Job Description:

The Advancement Office at MCLA invites applications for an Administrative Assistant to the Chief Advancement Officer (CAO).  The Administrative Assistant will help to provide support to the CAO/President of the MCLA Foundation, Inc.  and its Board of Directors, as well as to the Institutional Advancement team.   The Administrative Assistant will: answer telephone calls and email; schedule and/or make arrangements for conferences, meetings, and other similar activities; coordinate all travel arrangements for the CAO and the Director of Alumni Relations and Development; assist with managing strategic initiatives for and coordination of all fundraising events, including the capital campaign activities; compose confidential memos, reports, and letters for the CAO; manage donor acknowledgement and alumni correspondence on behalf of both the CAO and the President of MCLA; assist in the production of annual endowed fund reports; and other duties or projects as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferred
• Minimum of six years of office management experience and administrative support at the executive level
• Ability to work with multiple constituents, including: students, alumni, College Board of Trustees, Foundation Directors, donors, and community leaders
• Must have strong organizational skills, be a self-starter, and have the ability to work independently
• Ability to maintain accurate records with attention to detail
• Excellent writing skills with attention to grammar and punctuation
• Ability to exercise sound judgment
• Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information
• Excellent technology skills with Microsoft Office, including presentation software and internet research
• Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge Software, preferred

Additional Information:

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and affirmative action in its educational programs, activities and employment practices. The college complies with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations advancing equal employment. Applicants who will enrich the diversity of the campus community are strongly encouraged to apply. Visit www.mcla.edu.

Application Instructions:

Interested individuals must electronically submit a resume, letter of interest, contact information for three professional references, and salary requirements, no later than March 31, 2015

See site to apply

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