Development Assistant

Major Responsibilities:

• Receives and assists visitors for the Office of Resource Development, using initiative and judgement.
• Maintains confidentiality of donors and gift information.
• Processes contributions and miscellaneous income; maintains financial records as required by the Foundation.
• Maintains records management systems for the Office of Resource Development Office.
• Assists the Office of Resource Development with all aspects of fundraising and friend-raising.
• Research donor information and prospect data as needed for the Office of Resource Development.
• Composes Resource Development activity correspondence for Resource Development Team.
• Creates reports and documents for the Office of Resource Development.
• Plans, coordinates arrangements and creates invitations for meetings and special events.
• Available to attend events outside of normal business hours.
• Serves as contact person for scheduling appointments and maintaining calendar for Resource Development Team.
• Coordinates Resource Development committee activities, serving as recording secretary including notification of meetings, preparing correspondence and maintaining records relating to activities.
• Coordinates and documents travel arrangements and submits travel vouchers for the Office of Resource Development.
• Coordinates with State Foundation as required.
• Orders inventories and office supplies.
• Performs special assignments as required.

Other Responsibilities: The above list of duties is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned.

Benefits for FT Staff:

Full-time, benefits-eligible position with no enrollment waiting period. Excellent benefits include:

• Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, spouse/child life insurance, long-term disability, short-term disability, as well as other voluntary benefits

• Retirement plan with 10% employer contributions, no match necessary and no waiting period for enrollment, does have a 2 year vesting period

• Employer contribution to Health Savings Account (with Choice Plan medical insurance)

• Free Ivy Tech tuition for employee, spouse, and dependents

• For those pursuing higher degrees, Tuition Reimbursement at other institutions.

• Eligible employer under the DOL Public Service loan forgiveness program.

• Opportunities for professional development

• Paid time off: Vacation and Sick time accrued biweekly

• Paid holidays: 8 days plus winter break between December 25th and January 1st 

 Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.  Associates degree preferred.
• Demonstrate outstanding customer service.
• Strong written, verbal skills; with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and ability to keep business information confidential.
• Proficient with CRM/database management systems.
• Proficient word processing/computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with non-profit organizations and/or fundraising.

Other Requirements:

Selected candidate for employment will be subject to pre-employment background checks, including criminal history check, and any offer of employment will be contingent upon that outcome. Official transcripts upon hire.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.