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Development Specialist, Community Programs

Oregon Health & Science University Foundation
Location
Portland, Oregon
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Doernbecher - Community Programs
Salary
$24.52 - $28.60
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 2+ years of experience in an administrative support function
  • Strong project management and organizational skills
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate professionally
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Outlook, Excel, and Word
Nice to have
  • Experience with project coordination
  • Event fundraising experience
  • Foundation, healthcare, or university experience
  • Experience working in Salesforce or another CRM
What the job really is

The Development Specialist for Community Programs will provide administrative and project coordination support to advance the philanthropic goals of the team. Responsibilities include managing calendars, preparing meeting materials, maintaining donor data, and coordinating events. The role also involves collaborating with various stakeholders and ensuring effective communication within the team and with donors.

Benefits
  • Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
  • Pension program (The Foundation contributes 12% of your annual salary to a pension)
  • 22 days of paid vacation, 11 paid holidays, 1 float holiday and 2 days of volunteer time off
  • Professional development dollars for each employee
  • Hybrid work allowance
  • Flexible work environment with early closure on Fridays during summer
Things to weigh
  • Salary is determined based on experience and structured pay bands, which may affect starting compensation
  • Hybrid schedule requires onsite work approximately 3 days per week, which may vary
  • Some local travel may be necessary for events
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