Administrative Assistant, Intercollegiate Athletics

Administrative Assistant - Division of Development & Alumni Relations / Intercollegiate Athletics

Penn State is currently seeking an Administrative Assistant - Division of Development and Alumni Relations / Intercollegiate Athletics. As a member of the Division of Development and Alumni Relations, you can play an integral role in Penn State's future and contribute to one of the most successful fundraising and alumni relations operations in the country.

Reporting to the Major Gift Officer and working closely with Development and Alumni Relations - Development - Athletics, as well as other partners, the Administrative Assistant, Intercollegiate Athletics will play a key role in supporting the operations of a dynamic and high-profile athletics department :

• Work collaboratively with the head of the assigned unit, development staff, committee volunteers, etc. to maximize fund raising efforts and success;
• Articulate Penn State's needs, ambitions, and values through excellent informal and formal communications;
• Prepare, provide, and review various reports for Major Gift Officers and Directors of Development; support donor tracking and participation and ensure database record management
• Provide assistance in the development of prospect strategies
• Respond to requests for information as needed
• Support annual fund-raising goals and functions of the unit; assist with annual planning
• Provide administrative support for the travel of development staff; ensure staff have necessary pre-travel materials and post-travel follow-ups
• Coordinate outreach and special events
• Coordinate and manage annual giving campaign
• Create and prepare data and reports
• May develop and distribute development marketing and promotional materials such as newsletters
• Participate in the management of portfolios of major gift prospects; input updates and maintain donor records
• May perform other administrative tasks such as updating and maintaining schedules and calendars and overseeing the purchase of equipment and office supplies

The successful candidate will have :

This position will be on-site in University Park, PA.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS :

General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or High School (HS) 2+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted Required Certifications : None

Penn State's Division of Development and Alumni Relations If you believe in the power of higher education and philanthropy to shape the public good, you'll excel right here in Penn State's Division of Development and Alumni Relations (DDAR). Our organization includes more than 500 professionals engaging a community of more than 800,000 alumni who believe in the power of giving back.

Building a Career and a Life at Penn State Across all campuses and an online World Campus, our 100,000 students and 17,000 faculty and staff know the real measure of success goes beyond the classroom-it's the positive impact made on communities across the globe. Penn State consistently ranks among the top academic and research universities in the world.

This position is based at the University Park campus, located in State College, Pennsylvania. State College is ranked among the lowest-stress and safest small cities in the country, with excellent public schools, beautiful parks and other natural assets, and a broad range of cultural and athletic events and venues.

SALARY & BENEFITS

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $38,300.00 - $55,500.00.

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.