Special Assistant to the Assistant Vice President, Development - Office of Advancement - Georgetown University

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Special Assistant to the Assistant Vice President, Development - Office of Advancement - Georgetown University

Job Overview

The Office of Advancement exists to support the mission and strategic ambitions of Georgetown University through comprehensive philanthropic partnerships with alumni and friends of the University. Led by the Assistant Vice President of Development, the regionally based northeast development team is responsible for identifying, cultivating, and soliciting donations to Georgetown University from individuals, their personal foundations, select corporations, and select foundations.

The Special Assistant provides high-level administrative, project and strategic support to the Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Development for the Northeast Region. They effectively manage the AVP's day-to-day and long term activities, and facilitate communication with the region's major donors, prospects and volunteers, campus leaders and administrators, senior OA staff, and academic leaders of the University. As well, they support regional engagement activity and events in the northeast region in partnership with the Donor Relations and Engagement team.

Due to the level of confidential information that is handled, the Special Assistant uses careful judgment and discretion, and applies flexibility, efficiency, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines to a wide variety and diversity of assignments.

Work Interactions

The Special Assistant has considerable visibility and interaction with major donors and high-level university staff and exercises their ability to work as a team player with many people from a wide variety of backgrounds. They work flexibly and independently under pressure (sometimes after standard work hours) to meet multiple deadlines; and employ a high degree of confidentiality and sensitivity to the needs and desires of major donors to the Northeast and a commitment to the mission of Georgetown University.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
• 2-3 or more years of relevant work experience
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Access, and Excel
• Attention to detail and highly developed interpersonal, written and verbal communications skills
• Broad knowledge of and experience in the use of research materials, including the internet and online informational databases
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively, under tight deadlines
• Strong problem-solving abilities and the ability to exercise independent judgment as appropriate
• Ability to understand and practice a high standard of confidentiality and ethical information collection
• Strong collaborative and project management skills
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects at once
• A flexible team player with ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise tact, resolve issues, and exercise careful judgment and discretion.
• Comfortability with ambiguity
• Ability to work independently and autonomously

Work Mode: Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position's mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University's mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources Mode of Work Designation.

Georgetown University's Office of Advancement is committed to a safe, equitable, diverse, and inclusive work environment that honors the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our colleagues and the Georgetown community. Consistent with our Jesuit values, we aim to foster a culture that accepts and cares for each individual, and we believe this is central to achieving our goals in support of Georgetown's mission. We invite you to learn more about the Office of Advancement, our Jesuit values, and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion here.

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Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a cover letter and resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. These documents are not kept on file for future positions.

Need Assistance:

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click here for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at 202-687-4798 or [email protected].

Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website.

EEO Statement:

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.


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