Administrative Assistant, Campaign Strategy

Boston College Introduction

Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,654 full-time undergraduates and 5,072 graduate and professional students. Ranked 37 among national universities, Boston College has 923 full-time and 1,336 FTE faculty, 2,822 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.9 billion.

Job Description

As we enter the third year of thepublic phase of Soaring Higher: The Campaign for Boston College, weinvite you to join our community. Guided by our mission to advance theuniversity for years to come, the $3B comprehensive campaign focuses onFinancial Aid, Academics, and Student Life.

Based on a fundamental Jesuit tenet ofdeveloping the whole person, University Advancement is large enough to benefitfrom many campus resources, yet small enough to be agile and creative insupporting all associates. With an average tenure of close to 10 years atBoston College, our 250-person centralized organizational structure offers avariety of roles across fundraising, alumni relations, operations, andcommunications and engagement. We invest in the professional growth of everystaff member through individual and team-based programs. Likewise, we aim toattract the very best, seeking team members who are as ambitious and ascommitted to our team as we are. We value a culture of diversity, equity,inclusion, and belonging, and we actively promote team members who contributeto the success of University Advancement.

See below the current opportunity to begin (or return to!) your BostonCollege experience!

The Administrative Assistant reports to the Executive Director of Campaign Strategyand provides administrative support to the Associate Vice President (AVP) ofPrincipal Giving and Campaign Director and the Campaign Strategy team, asneeded, within University Advancement (UA). This role will interact daily withhigh-level external and internal constituents of UA, including members of theBoard of Trustees and Board of Regents, the offices of senior administratorsacross the University, and principal donors, to provide seamless, high-endcustomer service.

Primaryresponsibilities include:

• Developing and employing efficient work procedures to ensure smooth office operation, such as screening of incoming e-mails.
• Assisting with scheduling appointments and meetings and managing the Associate Vice Presidents calendar for effective workflow.
• Preparing and drafting correspondence, briefings, talking points, administrative memoranda, and reports.
• Maintaining an effective electronic and paper filing system and other organizational systems as required.
• Arranging travel for the Associate Vice President, including preparation of detailed itineraries and coordinating with internal colleagues on briefing materials.
• Assisting with entering and maintaining donor and prospect data into development databases and requesting or extracting data reports to address specific business needs.
• Supporting the execution of strategic engagement programs and events to maximize fundraising effectiveness.

Alsoinvolves extensive independent contact with volunteers, donors, Universityofficers, administrators, and trustees, as well as their assistants, to arrangemeetings and solicitation calls on the Associate Vice President's behalf. Performs other related duties as required.

Applicationswill be reviewed on a rolling basis. The salary range for this position is $51,350- $64,200, with the final salary based on various factors, such as thecandidates qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and internalequity considerations.

Requirements

Thisposition requires a high school diploma, a bachelors degree preferred, and 3+years of increasingly responsible administrative experience in a professionalsetting. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with attention todetail and accuracy are required. Excellent oral and written communicationskills, including effective phone communication skills, are also expected. Thecandidate must possess solid knowledge of grammar and punctuation.

Additionally,the candidate should have accurate typing skills; a working knowledge of GoogleSuite and Windows PC, including Microsoft Office; familiarity with CustomerRelationship Management databases and Zoom Workplace; exceptional proofreadingskills; and be adept at handling multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.

Alsorequires good judgment, discretion in handling confidential materials, abilityto work independently without close supervision. Candidates should also behighly motivated to work in a fast-paced environment and be flexible to workbeyond regular workday hours when necessary.

Mustbe a team player who is highly motivated and dedicated to the goals ofadvancing higher education and has an appreciation for Jesuit Catholiceducation and the goals and values of Boston College.

TheOffice of University Advancement supports Boston College's mission by promotinga culture of inclusion that values each individual. Our recruiting practicessupport that commitment to building teams that reflect our community: students,alumni, parents, and friends of Boston College.

Closing Statement

Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility:

• Tuition remission for Employees
• Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements
• Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Low-Cost Life Insurance
• Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans
• Paid Holidays Annually
• Generous Sick and Vacation Pay
• Additional benefits can be found on

Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process.

Boston College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category, including disability and protected veteran status. Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at .