Alumnae Relations & Development Team Support Specialist

Sweet Briar College is a women's liberal arts institution, located in Central Virginia approximately 12 miles north of Lynchburg and 60 miles south of Charlottesville. Founded in 1901, the College's curriculum encompasses a comprehensive baccalaureate program in the arts, sciences and humanities, as well as graduate programs in education. It is one of two women's colleges in the United States offering an ABET-accredited engineering degree. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Sweet Briar College is committed to enhancing our community and encourages applications from qualified individuals with varied backgrounds, experiences and ideas who would increase the

diversity of the College.

Mission Statement: Sweet Briar College challenges and inspires women, forging ethical leaders with the skill, compassion, and vision to create a more just and sustainable world.

Job Title: Alumnae Relations & Development (AR&D) Team Support Generalist

Classification: Hourly, Non-exempt

Reports to: Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Alumnae Relations & Development and/or the Sweet

Briar Fund Associate

Job Summary: Provide department-wide assistance to support fundraising and alumnae engagement on and off

campus, with a focus on supporting the Sweet Briar Fund and other fundraising initiatives.

Position Type/Expected Work Hours: Full time, Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm with flexibility for

events or special projects on occasional evenings/weekends as needed.

Essential Responsibilities:

● Work actively with the AR&D staff members and all constituent groups, including alumnae, current and

former parents, friends, and faculty/staff to increase engagement.

● Manage logistics and priorities for the office to ensure deadlines are met, working in coordination with

supervisor, under direction of the Vice President of AR&D.

● Manage calendars, action items, and follow-ups for the Sweet Briar Fund, other fundraising and

planned giving assignments.

● Collaborate with AR&D staff to create and implement proposals, update mailings,invitations, and

other donor correspondence.

● Provide administrative support for the stewardship of all constituents.

● Clerical duties include answering phones for the AR&D department, logging all calls,

reporting, purchasing, and correspondence.

● Reconcile and ensure accuracy of outside vendor billing, process expense reports and purchasing

cards statements.

● Coordinate phone coverage with staff members.

● Work cooperatively with other campus departments.

● Maintain the appearance of lobby and conference areas for visitors and staff.