Development Assistant

University of Colorado•Denver, CO

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Colorado Denver’s Office of Advancement is hiring a Development Assistant to perform varied and complex administrative duties supporting the office’s work connecting donors and supporters with the university’s people and programs. This full-time, term-limited position is currently funded through June 30, 2029, and will be reviewed by January 2029 to assess financial sustainability. If employment ends because of a lack of funding, the university will provide 30 days’ written notice. The role supports office and donor events, gift handling and records, data research and management, visitor services, communications, and coordination with the CU Foundation, CU System, and campus partners. The position requires an in-office presence three days per week, with hybrid remote work available at the unit’s discretion. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required for Advancement events. A valid driver’s license is required.

Requirements

At least two years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned, or a combination of related education and/or relevant experience totaling two years.
Outstanding customer service skills.
Familiarity and proficiency with Advance, Salesforce, or similar databases.
Ability to pull, extract, and organize intricate data reports.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to use internet navigation and research tools.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels of the institution.
Ability to conceptualize and use data.
Understanding of access and engagement, with a commitment to developing equitable practices.
Ability to manage multiple tasks, adapt to changing priorities, manage time, and meet deadlines.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and internet navigation tools, including word processing, spreadsheet, email, and internet access software.
Valid driver’s license.
Consent to and pass a background check prior to final appointment or employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with data management and/or data research.
Experience with Microsoft Excel and a CRM database.
Professional experience in nonprofit work, events, and/or development or fundraising.

Responsibilities

Provide general office support, including catering orders, organizing office and donor events, purchasing donor flowers and gifts, printing, processing receipts, making reservations, and facilitating guest parking.
Research and update information and provide fund and EID lookup support in Salesforce (CU Ascend) for Advancement staff.
Serve as a data and records management resource for Advancement, understanding its data platforms, stored information, and appropriate tools for retrieving requested information.
Manage day-to-day gift handling as the primary point of contact, accept donations, create accurate records, and ensure timely delivery to the CU Foundation Gift Processing unit.
Provide backup front desk coverage; greet, direct, and assist visitors in person, by phone, and by email.
Triage the Advancement and DA Support email accounts, sort and distribute mail, schedule conference rooms, and facilitate meeting setup.
Liaise with the CU Foundation, CU System, and CU Denver campus partners regarding questions, research information, reports, and operations.
Support the team with event biographies and briefings for personal meetings, prospect lists, and analyses as needed.
Support assigned events, including mailing, packaging, event assembly, preparation, and takedown.
Maintain the cleanliness and order of communal office areas, including the lobby and kitchen, and monitor inventory of office supplies, external communication documents, and swag.
Perform other duties as assigned.