Administrative and Development Specialist

Administrative And Development Specialist

The office of Advancement and Alumni Relations division is a comprehensive development and alumni relations enterprise with a staff complement of approximately 135 FTE. Functional units within Advancement include development / fundraising, alumni relations, donor relations and stewardship, advancement communications, special events, gift processing, research, prospect management, gift planning, corporate and foundation relations, information systems and management, and infrastructure services. Advancement and Alumni Relations' mission is to build strong, lifelong relationships with George Mason University's alumni and constituents, while matching their philanthropic interests with the university's aspirations and priorities. The division is committed to serving the needs of the university, our alumni, and the greater community by providing access to quality education and lifelong learning. Respect, service, integrity, collaboration, transparency, and creativity are the values that guide our work and culture.

The Administrative and Development Specialist supports the coordination and implementation of development and fundraising activities for the George Mason academic community with a focus on providing the necessary administrative and operational support to raise philanthropic support from individual prospects as well as local, regional, and national corporations and foundations. Responsible for planning, implementing, and coordinating designated activities for the University Priorities (UP) and Corporate and Foundation Relations (CFR) team. Provides primary administrative and operational support for the University Priorities and Corporate and Foundation Relations team, managing and analyzing reports for the team, coordinating internal technology and CRM updates, conducting prospect research, preparing agendas, handling information requests and performing clerical functions such as preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, distributing communications, arranging conference calls, scheduling meetings, providing event support and interfacing with the George Mason University Foundation as needed. This position is tasked with managing resources, driving the resolution of issues, and supporting the implementation of business solutions by building relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders in Advancement and Alumni Relations and across schools and units. Professionally represents the team to all constituents; provides administrative support in an efficient and effective manner in a fast-paced environment subject to multiple demands and changing conditions to support the achievement of mission and goals of Advancement and the university.

Please note : Due to the nature of the confidential information this position works with, current Mason students CAN NOT be considered for this position.

Responsibilities :

• Provides administrative support for the full development lifecycle of individual, corporate and foundation funders with an emphasis on partnering with UP and CFR development staff to support the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of major gifts;
• Conducts prospect research for corporations and foundations on a routine basis to identify new prospects and funding opportunities;
• Assists UP and CFR development staff with the cultivation and management of individual, corporate and foundation prospects and donors, including research and evaluation of new prospects, performance tracking and reporting;
• Assists with proposal development, including copyediting, formatting, and submission;
• Communicates with high-profile individual, corporate and foundation prospects with a focus on enhancing the donor experience;
• Collaborates with UP and CFR development staff in building strategic relationships with internal and external partners;
• Generates appropriate electronic and other correspondence and leads department donor stewardship activities; and
• Assists with the planning, organizing, and execution of internal and external events.

CFR Operations and Project Management :

AVP and Senior Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations Support :

Other :

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Preferred Qualifications :

Instructions to Applicants :

For full consideration, applicants must apply for Administrative and Development Specialist at https : / / jobs.gmu.edu / . Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, including your current supervisor, and provide a Cover Letter / Letter of Intent with Resume for review.

Posting Open Date : October 3, 2025

Posting Close Date : October 17, 2025

Open Until Filled : No