Development & Alumni Relations Associate

At DMU you will make a meaningful contribution to the dynamic future of Medicine and Health Sciences. DMU is seeking a Development & Alumni Relations Associate to assist in providing overall administrative support to the department of Development & Alumni Relations. They will assist in the day-to-day operations of the department, including administrative support for staff, mailings, database updates and queries, accepting incoming calls and greeting visitors of the department. They will be able to set priorities, meet deadlines, and work both independently and as part of a highly motivated and fast-paced team. The Associate aids in planning, tracking and coordinating Development and Alumni Relations activities and events and is an important member of the team. This position is perfect for a professional looking to start a career in alumni relations, development or nonprofit management or continue a career in supporting a high functioning team of professionals.

What you'll do:

• Provide general administrative support to Development & Alumni Relations staff. This includes: greeting and assisting external contacts; answering telephone calls or emails and providing information to constituents, scheduling appointments and meetings; ordering office supplies; handling incoming/outgoing mail, and typing/preparing correspondence and/or reports.
• Interact with donors, alumni, alumni board members, DMU Board of Trustees, business and community leaders, and other constituencies in a professional manner.
• Maintain accurate information on alumni, donors, and friends which will include updating the Raisers Edge database and conducting internal and external searches for updated information.
• Maintain historical documents, files, etc. for Development & Alumni Relations department. Assist in preparation of monthly reports and data tracking systems.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Previous experience at a non-profit organization or university setting strongly preferred.
• Previous experience with a CRM database strongly preferred (Raisers Edge).
• Must be able to handle multiple high-priority tasks.
• Must be able to work independently without supervision.

*To see the full job description go to Position Description at the bottom of this posting.

Total Rewards:

Our employees are what make DMU special, so we treat them well! Our Total Rewards reflect this commitment. Qualified faculty and staff enjoy a generous employer contribution towards the medical plan, 10% retirement match, flexible work arrangements, community service time, tuition assistance, professional development funding, and access to wellness facilities with programs that promote a well-balanced lifestyle. Visit www.dmu.edu/employment to learn more about our benefits.

DMU is proud to offer employees generous benefits and perks, paid time off, free use of wellness facilities, and a host of employee engagement and recognition programs throughout the year.

About:

Founded in 1898, Des Moines University is a premier medical and health sciences institution comprising three colleges- College of Osteopathic Medicine, College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, and College of Health Sciences - offering ten graduate degree programs.

Our mission is to improve lives in our global community by educating diverse groups of highly competent and compassionate health professionals.

It is an exciting time to join DMU. In 2023, we relocated our primary academic and operational offices to a new 88-acre campus in West Des Moines, Iowa, while maintaining an active clinic on our former campus. This state-of-the-art campus includes technology-rich, flexible education spaces that support innovative teaching methods and connect faculty and students across all of our programs. Our new research facilities include a vibrant and spacious open laboratory, designed to foster collaboration and innovation.

DMU enhances our community's quality of life by educating outstanding health professionals and leaders; providing expert, compassionate patient care; serving the community in diverse ways; and stimulating the central Iowa community.

At DMU you will make a meaningful contribution to the dynamic future of Medicine and Health Sciences by supporting a diverse community of faculty and staff with programs and services across the employee lifecycle.

Required Documents:

Resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references required at time of online submission. Apply at www.dmu.edu/employment.

Department: Development and Alumni Relations

Status: Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: M-F, 8:00am-4:30pm

Pay Rate: $25.65