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Staff Assistant - UA Tufts Annual Giving

Tufts University
Minimum $23.00, Midpoint $27.35, Maximum $31.70
United States, Massachusetts, Medford
80 George Street (Show on map)
Aug 12, 2026
Overview Tufts University Advancement (UA) builds strong long-term relationships with Tufts' constituents and matches their aspirations with the university's evolving priorities. UA seeks a Staff Assistant to join the Tufts Annual Giving Team (TAG). TAG is responsible for the strategy, design, and implementation of a comprehensive annual fundraising program, with an emphasis on leadership annual fund giving, class-based reunion fundraising, and volunteer-driven fundraising to increase donor counts. What You'll Do Tufts Annual Giving seeks a Staff Assistant to provide administrative, operational, financial, and project management support for the team. This role supports day-to-day operations, purchasing and budget administration, stewardship activities, data management, meetings, and team projects while serving as a resource for staff and university partners. Administrative & Operational Support Provide administrative support for the Tufts Annual Giving team and help maintain efficient office operations. Coordinate the purchasing of supplies and services in coordination with other university departments including Procurement, Facilities, and Technology Services. Respond to inquiries and provide guidance on departmental procedures. Process requisitions, invoices, reimbursements, and reconcile Purchasing Card transactions. Maintain budget tracking reports and including vendor payment follow-up and purchasing requests. Support staff with budget-related questions. Assist with training student workers or temporary staff as needed Perform other duties as assigned Fundraising & Stewardship Support, Data Management Manage a general email inbox. Respond to routine donor and alumni inquiries with a positive and audience-centric approach. Connect constituents with the correct department or staff member when needed. Produce leadership giving acknowledgements and thank you cards in a timely manner Support stewardship projects by producing donors lists and completing list pulls Produce and track pledge reminders for the Tufts Annual Giving team Assist with data entry and reporting Assist Tufts Annual Giving Marketing with project management, performance reporting What We're Looking For Basic Requirements: Knowledge and experience typically acquired by: High School Diploma 2-4 years administrative experience Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office; especially Excel Experience handling financial transactions and administrative processes. Strong organizational, customer service, and communication skills. Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree 1-3 years administrative experience with bachelor's degree Experience in higher education, fundraising, or nonprofit administration. Familiarity with CRM or donor databases and financial processing systems. Experience supporting budgets, purchasing, or invoice processing. Pay Range Minimum $23.00, Midpoint $27.35, Maximum $31.70 Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.