Monday, July 28, 2008

Administrative Assistant, Development, Manchester Bidwell Corporation - Pittsburgh, PA

Posted: 7/28/08

As the parent organization of Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild and Bidwell Training Center, Manchester Bidwell Corporation provides executive management and administrative support for its subsidiaries in the areas of finance, human resources, development, marketing, public relations, facilities, and information technology.

Summary
Manages donor database and financial reporting for the development department. Provides administrative support to the department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Drafts and distributes correspondence, including e-mail and faxes.

Manages all mailing, bulk mailing, and information distribution.

Copies correspondence or other materials as needed.

Maintains and updates databases.

Enters all gifts, reconciles expenses, acknowledges gifts, tracks progress toward pledges.

Responsible for maintaining and updating the development website.

Manages software technical problems and interfaces with software vendors to resolve problems.

Generates reports for planning, analysis and reporting.

Assists in tracking and maintaining budget information using spreadsheet applications.

Assists in coordinating events, meeting schedules, and related travel arrangements, and coordinates as needed with other departments or organizations on the same.

Attends and participates in departmental and staff meetings, and transcribes meeting minutes as required.

Assists in maintaining compliance with administrative protocol.

Maintains departmental systems and processes in alignment with established MBC policies and procedures.

Provides receptionist support to the Development office area.

Organizes and maintains central files within the department.

Processes invoices and purchase orders.

Other duties may be assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Two-three years prior administrative support experience in Development required; related Associates degree preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Possesses strong MS Office skills; a working knowledge of DonorPerfect fundraising software including donor constituents, appeals, campaigns and special events; and a sound working knowledge of common office equipment including PC printers, fax machines, and copiers. Meticulous attention to detail and access to a vehicle required.

TO APPLY: Please send resume including salary requirements to hr@mcg-btc.org or fax 412-325-7378.

For more information on MBC and its subsidiaries, see our website at www.manchesterbidwell.org

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