Development Associate (Hybrid)
About The Position
The Development Associate provides high-level programmatic support and coordination for various initiatives within the Department of Development. This role involves managing multiple and complex activities and tasks with minimal direction, including documentation, database entry and management, tracking key metrics, and communicating milestones and timelines. The associate works closely with leadership, colleagues, and external partners, requiring professionalism, confidentiality, and strong organizational skills to ensure the smooth execution of program activities. This position is critical in program execution, process improvement, and stakeholder and benefactor engagement to optimize philanthropic relationships and giving to Mayo Clinic.
Requirements
- An associate’s degree along with 3+ years of experience supporting senior leaders in an administrative assistant and/or executive assistant role, OR High school diploma along with 5+ years of experience supporting senior leaders in an administrative and/or executive assistant role or related experience.
- Ability to navigate and coordinate complex projects, prioritize competing demands, and work with minimal supervision.
- Experience in data management, process improvement, and decision-making.
- Elevated organizational skills, customer service, interpersonal relations, and excellent written and oral communication.
- Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment and demonstrated ability to manage highly confidential information.
- Demonstrated tact and diplomacy and ability to handle questions with a prominent level of professionalism and accuracy.
- Understanding of all department systems, policies, and procedures.
- Excellent application of grammar and punctuation.
- Strong computer and technical skills (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams; Zoom, Adobe Acrobat and SharePoint) with an expectation that requires continuous upgrading of skills.
- Ability to work proactively and effectively in a consensus-style environment while promoting teamwork in a changing work environment.
- Two to three professional references are required prior to your interview date.
- Cover letter and Resume are required for application consideration.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
- Preferred experience in program coordination, project management, event planning, or a related area beyond standard administrative functions.
- Preferred experience working with donor databases and CRM systems.
- Demonstrated knowledge of complex organizations, with an emphasis on healthcare or higher education.
Responsibilities
- Provides high-level programmatic support and coordination for various initiatives within the Department of Development.
- Manages multiple and complex activities and tasks with minimal direction, including documentation, database entry and management, tracking key metrics, and communicating milestones and timelines.
- Works closely with leadership, colleagues, and external partners, requiring professionalism, confidentiality, and strong organizational skills to ensure the smooth execution of program activities.
- Plays a critical role in program execution, process improvement, and stakeholder and benefactor engagement to optimize philanthropic relationships and giving to Mayo Clinic.
Benefits
- Medical: Multiple plan options.
- Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
- Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
- Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
- Continuing education and advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
