Development Assistant

University of Colorado | Denver

Official

Title:

Admin Assistant II

Working Title:

Development Assistant (Term Limited)

FTE:
Full-time 1.0 (100%) FTE | Hybrid
* Term Limited*

Salary Range: $50,381 - $55,684

Position #- Requisition #41026

Join the University of Colorado Denver

Millions of moments start at CU Denver, a place where innovation, research, and learning meet in the heart of a global city. We're the state's premier public urban research university with more than 100 in-demand, top-ranked bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs. We partner with diverse learners-at any stage of their life and career-for transformative educational experiences. Across seven schools and colleges, our leading faculty inspires and works alongside students to solve complex challenges and produce impactful creative work.

As part of the state's largest university system, CU Denver is a major contributor to the Colorado economy, with 2,000 employees and an annual economic impact of $665 million. To learn more about how CU Denver helps learners meet their moment, visit ucdenver.edu .

The Office of Advancement connects those who are passionate about education and research to the people and programs at CU Denver who can excel with their support. We serve as a trusted campus and community resource that inspires alumni pride and private support to advance CU Denver's mission, and we work to ensure a bright and promising future for CU Denver through robust engagement, transformative philanthropy, and a deep sense of pride in the university.

The Development Assistant will perform administrative duties and tasks, reflecting substantial variety and complexity, in the Office of Advancement.

* This is a term limited position that is currently funded through June 30th 2029. The position will be reviewed by January 2029 to assess financial sustainability. If your term of employment will be concluded based on a lack of funding, you will be provided 30 days notice of the termination of the term of employment in writing by the University.*

• Provides general office support including but not limited to catering orders, organization of office and donor events, purchasing donor flowers/gifts, printing support, receipts, reservations, and facilitating guest parking.
• Performs research and updates, fund and EID look-up support in Salesforce (CU Ascend) for Advancement staff.
• Serves as a data and records management resource as it relates to Advancement - understanding the data platforms, information stored and appropriate tools to access requested information.
• Serves as primary point of contact and day to day operations for gift handling, accepting donations, creating accurate records and ensuring timely delivery to the Gift Processing unit at the CU Foundation.
• Provides backup front desk coverage and presence to greet, direct, and address questions and concerns of visitors in person, as well as via phone and email.
• Manages general triage for the Advancement and DA Support email accounts, sorting and distributing mail, scheduling conference rooms, and facilitating meeting setup.
• Acts as liaison between the CU Foundation, CU System, and CU Denver campus partners regarding questions, research information, reports, and operations.
• Supports team with event bios and briefings for personal meetings, prospect lists, and analyses as needed.
• Supports certain events as assigned including but not limited to mailing, packaging, event assembly, prep, and take down.
• Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of communal office space including lobby and kitchen; keeps inventory on office supplies, external communication documents, and swag.
• Other…