Administrative Assistant III (full-time, 35 hours/week)
School of Business and Economics
Position 101624
Position Summary: The purpose of this position is to assist the development staff to implement fund development activities
of the institution. The assistant will provide administrative support to work in collaboration with the Assistant Dean for
Development to ensure key initiatives and objectives are met.
Essential Responsibilities Include: The Assistant will perform a variety of complex and confidential administrative support
duties. They will provide logistics and planning for major meetings with board members and other donors. Coordinate and
oversee donor stewardship touch points to include donor events, correspondence and responding to donor information
request. Compose and proofread donor correspondence including gift acknowledgements, gift reporting and gift proposal
request. Prepare background material needed for the Assistant Dean for Development to prepare presentations, reports or
responses to inquiries. Serve as administrative support liaison with other departments regarding issues related to
procurement, human resources, facilities and operations.
Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor’s Degree is requires with three (3) years or more of directly related office experience.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills, proficiency in Microsoft applications. Attention to detail is critical. Ability to
work in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple tasks effectively, excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize.
Preferred Qualifications: Higher education teaching experience highly desired. Two years of technical writing or other
complex and diplomatically sensitive writing desirable.
How to apply: forward application, resume, cover letter and salary requirements (salary expectations are considered
part of application process): CUARecruitment@cua.edu. Reference position 101624 in subject line of email. Applications
close on 2/17/16.
The Catholic University of America
Human Resources, 170 Leahy Hall
620 Michigan Ave, NE
Washington, DC 20064
Fax: (202) 319-5802
Telephone: (202) 319-5050