Administrative Assistant to the Vice President for Advancement

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• Liaise with donors and friends of the College on behalf of the Vice President.
• Draft, prepare, and send communications to external audiences on behalf of the Vice President.
• Secure and schedule face-to-face meetings with donors and prospects for the Vice President.
• Coordinate travel arrangements for regional and out of state visits with donors and prospects.
• Perform data entry relating to donor relationships, contacts with donors, updated contact information, etc.
• Prepare materials for the Vice President to assist in the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major and principal gift prospects and donors.
• Gather information, write, edit, proofread, and format gift stewardship and solicitation materials, including contact campus partners and students to gather narrative information, access information using multiple software systems, such as Banner, Raiser's Edge, and AwardSpring, and use Microsoft 365 and Adobe products to format and present information in clear and compelling ways.
• Plan events hosted by the Vice President, including arranging logistics, issuing invitations, and managing RSVPs.
• Support the advancement activities of the President and other executive leaders as directed by the Vice President for Advancement.

• Serve as a confidential administrative assistant to the Vice President.
• Receive visitors, phone calls, and mail, assess relative importance, and refer to Vice President or other offices as appropriate; independently handle other matters as appropriate.
• Facilitate communication between the Vice President and key Advancement and College staff.
• Represent the Vice President within the campus community and provide interpretation of division policies or viewpoints.
• Schedule and maintain the Vice President appointment and travel calendars coordinating and making arrangements as necessary.
• Prepare confidential correspondence; compose, prepare, and distribute general correspondence, external communications, budgets, minutes, reports, and other documents.
• Prepare staff recruitment, hiring, and personnel forms for the Vice President's signature.
• Work with professional staff to prepare correspondence for the Vice President's signature; review outgoing correspondence for correct grammar and spelling and draft letters when appropriate.
• Support personal and bulk correspondence by organizing mailings, including creating mail merges, preparing correspondence across all media, etc.
• Establish and maintain accurate record keeping systems.
• Establish procedures for and interpret and apply administrative policies to the work of the unit.
• Support the effective operation of the office by contributing to the development of office policy and procedures; take responsibility for writing established procedures and maintaining office procedures manual; and lead implementation and compliance where appropriate.
• Plan and organize projects with follow-through to completion.
• Support internal and external meetings, including booking spaces, creating/disseminating agendas, taking minutes, and noting actions.
• Provide back-up support for the Board of Governors of the Foundation.
• Supervise temporary and student staff.
• Receive visitors, phone calls, emails, and mail; assess relative importance, refer as appropriate and independently handle other matters as needed.
• Provide coverage to the Advancement front desk when needed by answering phones, greeting guests, checking the department's email inbox.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Outstanding attention to detail.
• Proficient in the use of office software applications, including Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.), Adobe, and integrated databases, such as Banner, Raiser's Edge, and AwardSpring.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and make sound decisions in a complex environment.
• Initiative in problem solving and ability to organize and perform multiple tasks within expected time lines.
• Reliable, timely follow-through and the ability to independently coordinate multiple projects through to completion.
• Skill in setting priorities and time management, including the ability to successfully meet competing deadlines.
• Ability to exercise discretion in addressing sensitive and/or confidential matters.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret policies and procedures.
• Proactive and methodical; able to work well in a fast-paced collaborative environment.
• Skill and ability to provide complex administrative support.
• Excellent research skills.
• Excellent proofreading and editing skills.
• Skill and ability to record meeting minutes.
• Ability to compose, prepare, and distribute general correspondence, external communications, minutes, reports, and other documents.
• Ability to effectively communicate with faculty, staff, students, board members, and external constituents.
• Ability to respond to difficult situations with a respectful and professional demeanor, as well as to serve as a leader in the facilitation of positive resolution in such situations.
• Skill and ability in the scheduling of meetings and in the coordination of meeting arrangements and events.
• Ability to coordinate off campus travel and meeting arrangements and accurately maintain related documents.
• Ability to perform day-to-day office administrative tasks, such as maintaining information files in excellent order, processing paperwork, photocopying documents, and answering emails and telephones.
• Ability to maintain composure and work effectively in stressful situations and lead others to adopt similar behavior and work in concert.
• Understanding of and appreciation for the values of the educational community and a commitment to liberal arts education and cultural diversity.
• Ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and to foster a climate of multicultural understanding and appreciation.
• Ability to work an extended workday or work week to respond to business needs.

• Four years of applicable office administrative support experience.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and three years of experience providing support to a senior administrator and working with the public.
• Work experience in a higher education, fundraising, or not-for-profit setting.

• Must provide proof of identity and employment eligibility within three days of beginning work.
• Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
• Prior to an official offer of employment, a Declaration Regarding Sexual Misconduct form must be submitted to the college per RCW 28B.112.080. The college will contact current and past employers to verify this information. Applicants who provide inaccurate information in their declaration will be disqualified and, if the inaccuracies are discovered after the applicant has been hired, it shall be grounds for termination.