Description:
The Development Assistant will plan, implement, and support activities related to fundraising, and communications for the Development and Communications department at the Duke University Libraries. The Assistant will perform administrative duties of a complex and confidential nature and will successfully manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously with a high level of initiative, work comfortably with data sets and databases, possess strong attention to detail, and have excellent written and verbal communication skills. This is a 5-year term appointment.
Qualifications:
Education:
Required: Work requires a broad knowledge of clerical and accounting principles and practices normally acquired through two years of post-secondary education in administrative support or a related business field.
Experience:
Required: Work generally requires four years of related secretarial/clerical experience to acquire skills necessary to administer complex office functions related to office management, communications, and budgetary/accounting activities.
Position requires:
•Excellent organizational, customer service, and written and verbal communication skills
•Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs: Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
•Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize tasks appropriately, and with sensitive deadlines
•Strong research abilities, including data management