Development Associate

Job

Description:

The Brown University Division of Advancement seeks qualified applicants for the position of Development Associate. This position provides advanced administrative support to the Assistant Vice President of Development and the Senior Director of Development, assisting them in building an engaged and supportive community of alumni, parents, and friends at Brown University.

The Development Associate will handle most administrative duties, which include, but are not limited to, coordinating donor meetings, preparing donor briefing materials, managing follow-up actions, and ensuring seamless communication with colleagues, alumni, donors, and campus partners. The role requires exceptional organizational

skills:

, attention to detail, strong writing abilities, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with discretion and professionalism. The Development Associate will also assist with facilitating team meetings and retreats, processing expenses, budgeting, travel coordination, document preparation, and managing complex calendars.

The ideal candidate will be organized, proactive, adaptable, and committed to supporting the mission of inclusive philanthropy in institutional advancement. They demonstrate sound judgment and confidentiality.

Education:

and

Experience:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of

education:

and

experience:

Minimum of 2 years of professional administrative

experience:

Or

experience:

in a related field such as alumni relations, fundraising, higher

education:

, nonprofits, sales, customer service, development, etc. Job Competencies Ability to learn and advocate for Inclusive fundraising principles Proficient with audio/visual and presentation platforms (Zoom, Microsoft Teams or WebEx, PowerPoint, etc.) Expertise in Microsoft and Google platforms, especially Google Calendar and email, Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Experience:

coordinating complex travel arrangements and calendars.

• Demonstrated ability to work with data and

experience:

managing budgets. Excellent attention to detail, organizational

skills:

, interpersonal

skills:

, and project and time management

skills:

Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced, multi-faceted work environment with emphasis on accuracy and deadline adherence. Ability to effectively and efficiently multitask and prioritize workload. Highly collaborative and strong interpersonal

skills:

in building relationships with external and internal constituents. Ability to apply tact and maintain confidentiality. Customer-focused, customer service orientation. The incumbent must possess tact, discretion, sound judgment, and initiative.

• Demonstrated problem-solving

skills:

Comfort in dealing with a wide range of University constituencies. Initiative and ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of a team. Must be able to work occasional nights and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience:

in a university setting. Knowledge of BSR Advance and Blackbaud preferred. Background Check: All offers of employment are contingent upon a successful criminal background check and

education:

verification satisfactory to Brown. Additional Information: Please submit a resume and cover letter when applying for this position. To learn

about:

Brown University’s

benefits:

, please visit here for further information.

Benefits:

of Working at Brown: Information on the

Benefits:

of Working at Brown can be found here.

• Recruiting Start Date: 2025-11-19 Job Posting Title: Development Associate Department: Advancement Grade: Grade 8 Worker Type: Employee Worker Sub-Type: Regular Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 37.5 Position Work Location: Hybrid Eligible Submission Guidelines: Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified.

Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Still Have Questions? If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu. Brown is an E-Verify Employer. EEO Statement: Brown University provides equal

opportunity:

and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs, and activities.

The University recognizes and rewards individuals on the basis of

qualifications:

and performance. The University maintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance with applicable law. Welcome! Founded in 1764, Brown is a leading institution for

education:

, discovery, and global intellectual progress as well as one of the largest employers in Rhode Island. Working at Brown brings more than just a paycheck and generous

benefits:

; it offers an

opportunity:

to contribute to a greater good. Join us in supporting the pursuit of knowledge and individual growth that defines higher

education:

and enriches our community. Additional Information: Information

about:

our salary ranges can be found here. Attachments: A resume is required as part of your job application. Please also include a cover letter and any other related documents as noted in the job

description:

Questions Submitting Your Application: If you have questions

about:

submitting your application, please contact employment@brown.edu.