Temporary Development Assistant – Major Giving

Job Description

Job Title:

Temporary Development Assistant
Department:
Major Giving

Employment Type:

Temporary, Part‑Time, Non‑Exempt
Expected Hours per Week: 29 hrs/week
Expected Length of the Temp Assignment: varies based on departmental business needs.
Hourly Rate: $24/hr salary commensurate with relevant experience.
The Temporary Development Assistant will support the Parent Development team under Major Giving. This unit supports up to four major giving officers. Fundraising work focuses on managing the qualification, solicitation, and stewardship of individual giving from alumni, parents, and friends for gifts between $250,000 and $4,999,000. The Temporary Development Assistant works alongside fundraisers, university colleagues and external constituents to develop, support and maintain programs and activities consistent with securing philanthropic support for the University.

• Preparing materials for fundraiser prospect visits
• Making travel arrangements
• Completing transmittal forms for pledges and gifts received, filing visit reports in Blackbaud
• Drafting gift acknowledgments
• Requesting research and pulling additional donor or prospect information from various systems

• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred
• 2–3 years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a professional environment
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and time‑management skills with exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including advanced knowledge of grammar, punctuation, and proofreading
• Effective phone communication and customer service skills
• Accurate typing and data entry skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and working knowledge of Windows‑based systems
• Familiarity with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) databases preferred
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong judgment and discretion in handling confidential information
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as collaboratively within a team
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment that will require flexibility to work beyond the regular hours of the workday when necessary
• Highly motivated, adaptable, and committed to professional growth
• Interest in building a career in advancement or higher education
• Appreciation for Jesuit Catholic education and alignment with the mission and values of Boston College

Boston College conducts pre‑employment background checks as part of the hiring process. Boston College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category, including disability and protected veteran status. Boston College’s Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at Boston College.