Development Assistant | Women & Science

Organization Overview

The Development Program provides in excess of $50 million in private support annually toward the mission of The Rockefeller University, which is to improve the understanding of life for the benefit of humanity. Working with the Board of Trustees and volunteer groups, including The Rockefeller University Council, the Committee on Trust and Estate Plans, and the Women and Science and Parents and Science Initiatives, the Development Office oversees all private fundraising at the University, including annual, capital, and endowment campaigns.

The Development Assistant (DA) will provide key staff support for donor relations with university benefactors, including, but not limited to, supporters of the Women & Science initiative (W&S). Reporting to the Senior Director of Women & Science, and as part of a four‑person team, the Development Assistant will assist in all aspects of the giving program, including the annual Spring Lecture and Luncheon fundraiser and other high‑profile cultivation, recognition, and outreach events.

Additionally, the Development Assistant will frequently collaborate with other groups in the office.

• Support a front‑line fundraising team in managing a portfolio of 60+ W&S committee tracking, drafting correspondence, among other duties.
• Support W&S and other Development Office colleagues in the planning and execution of several events.
  • Responsibilities include preparing reports and related materials, scheduling, coordinating with vendors, tracking gifts, maintaining constituent records in Blackbaud CRM, and engaging directly with university donors, laboratories, and other university departments.
• Produce and track fundraising solicitations to W&S donors and other prospects, as well as special appeals for support of critical research areas and other university initiatives.
• Provide general administrative assistance to the department, performing such duties as responding to emails, answering phone calls, scheduling meetings, updating calendars, and other tasks as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Excellent communication (both written and verbal) and organizational skills, exceptional attention to detail, and ability to multi‑task in a demanding environment.
• Ability to work as a member of a highly collaborative office, be responsive to feedback, produce time‑sensitive materials, and handle confidential information.
• Professional demeanor and ability to work effectively with diverse personalities.
• An interest in and ability to prepare high quality materials for sophisticated audiences.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint) and an understanding of database programs.
• Must be available to work occasional early mornings and evenings.

• Experience working with fundraising software / Blackbaud CRM, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and basic coding skills preferred; HTML a plus.
• Interest in science is a plus.

The Rockefeller University is an equal opportunity employer – veterans/individuals with disabilities. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal law, including but not limited to disability and protected veteran status.

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on various factors, including but not limited to organizational budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The hiring range provided represents The Rockefeller University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Compensation Range:
Min USD $48,000.00/Yr.

Compensation Range:
Max USD $55,000.00/Yr.