Position Summary: The Advancement Operations Assistant is responsible for supporting advancement services; scheduling and implementation of office events designed for donors, prospective donors and special campus guests; and other activities to enhance office operations. The assistant works with the Director of Advancement Services and the Director of Donor Services to provide consistent advancement services and hospitality activities related to institutional initiatives. The assistant also provides organizational, and administrative support to the Vice President for Advancement and University Engagement (VPAUE).
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work with Director of Advancement Services to process gift batches and gift acknowledgment, providing backup for the director
- Assist with development of advancement reports and funding proposals
- Process departmental expenses and assist with management of departmental budget
- Manage the AUE office filing system, both hardcopy and digital
- Coordinate VPAUE calendar and coordinate AUE staff meetings
- Assist with donor and prospective donor events both on-campus and off-campus
- Assist with donor recognition banquet and special receptions/events throughout the year
- Work with Director of Donor Services to host Auxilio meetings and special events
- Welcome and serve guests to the AUE offices and suite
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
This position is a full-time, non-exempt position in North Greenville’s Advancement and University Engagement Office, located at the main campus in Tigerville, SC. The Advancement Operations Assistant reports to the Director of Advancement Services.
WORK SCHEDULE
Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m to 5 p.m. and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to Noon. Work with evening or early morning events required periodically.
TRAVEL
This position does not require travel. However, the Advancement Operations Assistant may be invited to attend events in the local area or nationally for training or information purposes.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties as requested by his or her supervisor.
Qualifications- Supports NGU’s mission, core values, and commitment to a Christian lifestyle and character in keeping with biblical models.
- Holds earned bachelor’s degree from accredited institution.
- Proven experience working with database software.
- Experience in hospitality for special guests.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
- Active in a biblically faithful evangelical church, preferably one affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention.
- Awareness of and appreciation for the work of the Southern Baptist Convention and Baptist state conventions.
- Affirm an understanding of the Baptist Faith & Message 2000.
- Affirm understanding of the University’s Statement on Human Flourishing.
- Agree to abide by the employee handbooks, including community standards agreements.
- Self-motivated and self-starting.
- Possesses excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
- Committed to the highest standards of personal and professional integrity.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
- Proven experience working with database software
- Experience in hospitality for special guests
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
- Active membership in a biblically faithful evangelical church, preferably affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention
- Awareness of and appreciation for the Southern Baptist Convention and Baptist state conventions
- Understanding of the Baptist Faith & Message 2000
- Understanding of the University's Statement on Human Flourishing
- Agreement to abide by employee handbooks and community standards agreements
- Self-motivated and self-starting
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills
- Highest standards of personal and professional integrity
- Support for the university's mission, core values, and Christian lifestyle and character expectations
What We Do
North Greenville University is a private, Christian, coeducational liberal arts institution in upstate South Carolina. It provides higher education through more than 125 online and on-campus degree programs, preparing students for service and leadership. Its mission is to glorify God by cultivating graduates equipped to serve as transformational leaders for church and society, and it is affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention.
