Development Assistant - Ontario, Canada - York University

Description

Purpose:

This position provides assistance to the Development Team and its initiatives to further the fundraising goals of the Schulich School of Business.

Education:

Minimum completion of two full-time years of an undergraduate business education program at the university level, or one year of a graduate level management program ( MBA).

Experience:

Past experience in a fundraising office setting will be considered an asset. Past experience working/volunteering in a business school environment will be considered an asset.

Skills:

Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Suite, and specifically PowerPoint including experience with its graphic design layout.

Understanding of donations and charitable contributions:
Understanding of York University's and Schulich School of Business's (SSB) advancement and development.

Knowledge of Schulich School of Business, its programs, deliverables and outcomes, and the ability to contextualize and communicate these to others within the Development frameworks of SSB.

Problem Solving and Analytical skills. Interviewing and active listening skills. Ability to research problems where solutions may not be readily apparent and facts may be incomplete. Ability to undertake further inquiry utilizing strong analysis and interpretation skills, and independent judgment.


Research and Technical skills:
Understanding of the corporate sponsorship marketplace and basic marketing fundamentals. Business research skills and familiarity with a variety of on-line search databases\

Time Management:
Ability to meet multiple deadlines and targets. operating within expected and established policies and procedural frameworks to achieve project deadlines.


Flexibility and adaptability:
Shift and adapt to assigned priorities in order to respond to new opportunities or challenges presented. Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Confidentiality and Ability to use Discretion:
Ability to uphold strict confidentiality of private and highly personal, sensitive information ( alumni information), corporate strategy and other proprietary information


Interpersonal skills:
Ability to exercise persuasion, both verbally and in written form, in the context of SSB's Development targets and corporate sponsorships goals


Creativity:
Ability to use creativity when suggesting unique pricing and benefits. Excellent attendance and punctuality essential.