Iowa State University Foundation

Development & Events Assistant

The ISU Foundation seeks a committed and performance-oriented professional to provide support to the Development Communications and Events teams.  This position will assist with planning and executing campus and regional events in conjunction with the Events team.  Incumbent will also provide administrative assistance to the Development Communications and Events staff.  Other duties this individual will be responsible for are travel arrangements, preparation and monitoring budget, reimbursement process and maintaining information in our database.

Position requires a high school diploma or GED, degree preferred; a minimum of five years of professional experience or combination of relevant education and/or demonstrated work experience.  Experience using Microsoft Office software, particularly Outlook, Word and Excel, along with the ability to learn in-house databases is necessary.  Must possess excellent attention to detail, accuracy, communication skills (both written and verbal), editorial skills, judgment, organizational planning, diplomacy, and professionalism.  Must adhere to strict confidentiality standards.  Must be adaptable, flexible, self-directed and have a sense of humor. Experience working in a complex office setting and working effectively as a member of a team is highly desirable.  Organizational fit is the key.  Ideal candidates will share our organizational values of Integrity, Donor-Centeredness, Fiduciary Responsibility, Results Oriented, Diversity of Thought, Innovation and Balance.

The Iowa State University Foundation has an outstanding history in fundraising and recently completed its largest multiyear comprehensive campaign, Campaign Iowa State, securing over $867 million for the benefit of Iowa State University.  This position will join a high-performing team of more than 100 who are excited to leverage the momentum generated by the campaign as we move into a new fundraising era.  The Iowa State University Foundation has been acknowledged as one of the 50 Best NonProfits to work for in 2010 by the national publication, NonProfit Times, and most recently as one of Iowa’s Top Small Workplaces in 2011 by the Des Moines Register.

If you would like to join an accomplished, creative and enthusiastic team of fundraising professionals, please send a cover letter with salary requirements, resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references to: Kevin Stow, Human Resources, ISU Foundation, 2505 University Blvd., Ames, IA 50010 or by email to kdbailey@foundation.iastate.edu.  Review of applicants will begin immediately and proceed until the position is filled.  Candidates recommended for employment are subject to a background investigation.

For additional information regarding the Iowa State University Foundation, please visit our website at www.foundation.iastate.edu.

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