Stewardship Operations Assistant

Boston College, the first institution of higher education to operate in the city of Boston, is today among the nation's foremost R1 universities, a leader in the liberal arts, scientific inquiry, and student formation. As we enter the third year of the public phase of Soaring Higher: the Campaign for Boston College, we invite you to join our community. Driven by our mission in ways that advance the university for years to come, priority areas for this $3B comprehensive campaign include Financial Aid, Academics, and Student Life.

The Stewardship Operations Assistant reports to the Director of Stewardship & Donor Engagement and is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and utility of stewardship data and reports that support and inform the work of the Stewardship & Donor Engagement team, as well as providing operational support for recurring reports. The position is multifaceted, requiring the ability to transition smoothly between tasks in a fast-paced office environment with time-sensitive projects.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain and manipulate donor stewardship information in the University Advancement constituent relationship database.
• Preserve a thorough working knowledge of Boston College donor engagement processes and the database to serve as a resource for information on stewardship activity through the production of thoughtful reports and correspondence.
• Support the Director of Stewardship & Donor Engagement with multiple diverse tasks.

The Stewardship Operations Assistant provides support to the Director of Stewardship and Donor Engagement, as well as to the core functions of the stewardship team carried out by other team members. This position also frequently collaborates with the Advancement Information Systems team to ensure the accuracy of gift purpose, donor names, and other critical data information. Working closely with the Director of Stewardship, you will maintain relevant information on the state of the Boston College endowment, which is conveyed to donors promptly, including assisting with the financial endowment reports for established funds. The Stewardship Operations Assistant also maintains procedural and protocol-related documents for the Stewardship & Donor Engagement team and assists with reconciling the team budget, including purchase card statements and receipts, as well as ordering supplies. Additionally, this position will be responsible for providing excellent, customer-service-oriented stewardship guidance and counsel to both internal and external stakeholders. You will also conduct research on best practices, peer institutions, and government rules and regulations, using your findings to recommend changes and enhancements that improve administrative effectiveness, services, and/or organizational resources.

Full-Time Equivalent Hiring Range: $46,600 to $58,250; salary commensurate with relevant experience.

Requirements: This position requires a minimum of 1-3 years of increasingly responsible administrative and database experience, with strong interpersonal and organizational skills, excellent attention to detail and accuracy, a thorough knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, and specialized experience working with data and databases. This position also requires exceptional proofreading skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively while working under tight deadlines. This role requires good judgment, discretion with confidential donor and student information and materials, and a customer service orientation. You must be detail-oriented and a team player who is highly motivated and dedicated to advancing higher education, with an appreciation for Jesuit Catholic education and the goals and values of Boston College. Requires a high school diploma; a bachelor's degree is preferred. Candidates will receive initial and ongoing database training upon hire. Familiarity with Boston College systems and/or an understanding of the fundraising process is desired but not required.

The Office of University Advancement supports Boston College's mission by fostering a culture of inclusion that values every individual. Our recruiting practices support our commitment to building diverse teams that reflect the diversity of our community, including students, alumni, parents, and friends of Boston College.

Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility: Tuition remission for Employees, Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements, Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Low-Cost Life Insurance, Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans, Paid Holidays Annually, Generous Sick and Vacation Pay. Additional benefits can be found on .

Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process. Boston College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category, including disability and protected veteran status. Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at .