Senior Operations Associate for Donor Engagement Position Available In Richland, South Carolina

Job ID55914
Location
Columbia
Full/Part TimeFull-Time
Hiring Department
Office of Advancement
Job Description
Mizzou Advancement is seeking a highly organized and proactive professional to support our Donor Engagement team. This role is integral to the success of the Associate Vice Chancellor for Donor Engagement, providing strategic scheduling and high-level relationship management with discretion, confidentiality, and sound judgment. The successful candidate will coordinate key projects, meetings, donor activities, financial operations, and departmental priorities to advance the goals of the Office of Advancement. This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented professional to contribute to a mission-driven team dedicated to cultivating meaningful donor relationships and advancing the university’s philanthropic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee print and material orders for donor engagement, ensuring timely production and delivery to support events, campaigns, and donor communications.
• Manage departmental budgets, including expense tracking, financial reporting, and reconciliation in alignment with university accounting procedures.
• Coordinate complex calendars, appointments, and meetings with key constituents, leaders, and stakeholders on behalf of Donor Engagement.
• Facilitate travel arrangements and authorizations for the Associate Vice Chancellor.
• Develop professional documents and presentations, incorporating high-level writing, editing, and graphic design, particularly utilizing PowerPoint and Microsoft Word.
• Gather, organize, and synthesize relevant information to support the Associate Vice Chancellor’s preparation for meetings, events, and conferences.

Shift
Monday thru Friday 8-5
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 4 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.
Preferred Qualifications
4 years of related experience in business administration, personnel administration, higher education administration, and project management in necessary.
Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary:

$53,000 yearly

Grade:

GGS-010

University Title:

Senior Business Operations Associate
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Community Information
Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours’ drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County’s largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen festivals each year. If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.