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Development Assistant II, Office of Gift Planning (OGP)
  • Job Number: 24452
  • Functional Area: Administration
  • Department: Vice Pres for Resource Development
  • School Area: VP for Resource Development
  • Employment Type: Full-time (Hybrid)
  • Employment Category: Non-Exempt
  • Visa Sponsorship Available: No
  • Schedule:


Posting Description

DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT II, OFFICE OF GIFT PLANNING(OGP), works to support the OGP by evaluating proposals, managing schedules, making travel arrangements, and preparing all financial and expense reporting; manages databases, implements marketing initiatives, coordinates logistics for gift planning events, and communicates with donors; anticipates and initiates office procedures; and engages with a number of internal and external stakeholders.                                 

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: High School education or equivalent and a minimum of 3 years of experience working in an administrative role; advanced scheduling and calendar management skills, and project management abilities; experience working with the processing of invoices and expense reports; demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office  and Zoom in a professional setting; ability to work independently and as a team member, multi-task, prioritize assignments, and meet deadlines, without compromising quality, in a demanding, high-volume work environment; excellent customer service and meticulous attention to detail, resourcefulness, initiative, reliability, and flexibility; ability to effectively organize oneself and others; robust problem-solving, analytical, time management, and decision-making skills; excellent written and oral communication skills; attention to grammar, spelling, accuracy, format, tone and proficient editing, and proofreading skills; ability to work under minimal supervision and be able to anticipate and act on the needs of supervisor(s) and those for whom this position provides administrative and/or project support; excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to promote and foster a highly professional and welcoming office environment for MIT’s many internal and external audiences; and exhibit tact and ability to handle confidential information. PREFERRED: bachelor's degree; an interest in the development profession. Job #24452-5

This is a hybrid position with a minimum of 3 days (occasionally 5) of onsite work required, dependent on business needs.

9/26/2024