p>• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required • A writing and/or journalism background a plus • Must be able to exercise discretion and good judgment when dealing with confidential and sensitive material • Ability to manage and facilitate an intense workload while producing quality results in a fast-paced environment while working on multiple priority projects • Strong organizational skills required • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Outlook; knowledge of Salesforce a plus • Must possess the necessary interpersonal skills to build relationships with internal and external constituents to include donors, prospects, alumni, parents, deans, faculty, and staff • Knowledge and skills are normally acquired through completion of an Associates degree, certificate program, or equivalent • One or more years of experience in office management, administration, or customer service environment (higher education, development, and/or communication experience preferred). • Prepare materials for events and meetings with donor prospects, including researching and developing comprehensive briefings to ensure all data is accurate and current • Draft timely follow-up correspondence after meetings and events, debrief team members on next steps, and document interactions in the database • Compose, proofread, and edit correspondence, reports, and other materials for leadership • Serve as a key point of contact with alumni, donors, and prospects • Coordinate mailings, support volunteer recruitment efforts, and conduct outreach to prospective donors for travel visits • Act as liaison with central Advancement and other university units.