Development Associate at Northeastern University in Boston, MA

Summary: Northeastern University is seeking a Development Associate for the School of Law, who will play a critical role in the University Advancement team. The role involves providing executive support, managing communications, and coordinating events while collaborating with various stakeholders across the university. Responsibilities: - Provide executive-level support and logistics management to NUSL for Director of Development & Alumni Relations, (DOD), the Director of Alumni Initiatives and Engagement (DOAIE), the Associate Director of Major Gifts (ADMG), and the Assistant Director of Annual Giving & Stewardship (ADAGS) - Manage complex calendars, coordinate travel arrangements, and reconcile travel expenses - Prepare gift documentation, review and process expense reports for DOD approval, and reconcile monthly departmental budgets - Prepare materials for events and meetings with donor prospects, including researching and developing comprehensive briefings to ensure all data is accurate and current - Draft timely follow-up correspondence after meetings and events, debrief team members on next steps, and document interactions in the database - Compose, proofread, and edit correspondence, reports, and other materials for leadership - Serve as a key point of contact with alumni, donors, and prospects - Coordinate mailings, support volunteer recruitment efforts, and conduct outreach to prospective donors for travel visits - Act as liaison with central Advancement and other university units - Provide regular progress reports to the DOD on staff performance toward fundraising goals - Lead database management efforts to ensure timely and accurate entry of key contacts, correspondence, and strategies in the relationship management system for major and principal gift prospects - Design and extract reports to monitor strategic activity with prospects and donors - Implement and maintain systems that ensure strategic follow-up by senior administrators and faculty - Coordinate departmental events and provide support to other Development activities as needed - Perform additional duties as assigned Required Qualifications: - Excellent verbal and written communication skills required - Must be able to exercise discretion and good judgment when dealing with confidential and sensitive material - Ability to manage and facilitate an intense workload while producing quality results in a fast-paced environment while working on multiple priority projects - Strong organizational skills required - Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Outlook; knowledge of Salesforce a plus - Must possess the necessary interpersonal skills to build relationships with internal and external constituents to include donors, prospects, alumni, parents, deans, faculty, and staff - Knowledge and skills are normally acquired through completion of an Associate's degree, certificate program, or equivalent - One or more years of experience in office management, administration, or customer service environment (higher education, development, and/or communication experience preferred) Preferred Qualifications: - A writing and/or journalism background a plus Important Skills: Microsoft Office, Office management Nice-to-Have Skills: Salesforce Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, Paid time off, Tuition assistance, Wellness & life, Retirement-, Commuting & transportation