Development Assistant

The University of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The UNM School of Engineering is seeking a highly motivated, friendly, and dedicated professional who will contribute to our exciting, fast-paced, high-intensity office. We are a fun but professional team, working to advance alumni engagement and fundraising efforts. Our team is enthusiastic, collaborative, engaging, and has good synergy. This is inspiring work that makes a difference in the lives of our students and faculty by connecting, building, and strengthening relationships with alumni and donors. The ideal candidate should have a strong desire to learn and grow while developing new skills. They should be a quick learner who is patient and adaptable. The primary duties include direct administrative support for the Development team, event coordination, writing and editing, gift stewardship and reporting. The UNM School of Engineering is the highest-ranked engineering program in New Mexico, and the only Carnegie R1 (highest research activity) university in the state, putting it in the same class as MIT, Stanford, Purdue and other well-respected engineering programs in the country. Our alumni base is made up of over 16,000 alumni. In your cover letter please address how you meet the preferred qualifications for this position. Your application will not be considered without a cover letter. See the Position Description for additional information.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
At least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree (any area) or three to five years of administrative experience in higher education, non-profit, or similar environment
Event management experience with small and large events
Exceptional customer service
High proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook calendaring, MS Teams and Zoom
Experience with corporate purchasing and credit card management
Project management skills with the ability to resolve complex problems and issues
Ability to proactively solve problems in the moment
Exercise tact and diplomacy in helping to manage relationships with vendors, alumni, donors, and everyone she/he/they encounters
Interest in or experience with graphic design
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work with a wide range of internal and external constituencies in a diverse community
Ability to maintain calendars and schedule appointments
Ability to create, compose and edit written materials
Aptitude for changing technologies
Ability to work independently and as part of a team