The administrative assistant to the Office of Advancement performs the duties of supporting the College’s Advancement Office on the Statesville Campus of Mitchell Community College. The position is a part-time support position, not to exceed 25 hours per week.

The administrative assistant position requires establishing and maintaining an effective working relationship with Mitchell Community College faculty, staff, students, and individuals from the community. In addition, intermediate computer, research, and software skills are necessary for this position. The administrative assistant is expected to communicate efficiently and exercise considerable discretion and confidentiality in completing assignments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Answer telephone, take messages, keep appointment calendar, take minutes, process mail, maintain files, prepare correspondence and reports, complete Mitchell Community College internal forms (reimbursement, travel, requisitions, etc.), perform duties and tasks requested by Advancement team members, place orders and follow-up on tasks requested for various events. Other duties as assigned.

Related Responsibilities:
• Assist in the coordination and execution of special events
• Assist in the acknowledgement of all gifts to Mitchell Community College and MCCFEE
• Assist in the maintenance of accurate donor records using Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge
• Serve as back-up to the Advancement Services Specialist/Cashier for receipt and acknowledgement of gifts
• Perform general administrative duties to assist all areas of the College’s Advancement Office including College Relations, Alumni Relations, Grants Development, and Fundraising

Physical Effort:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to maintain a stationary position for an extended period; move about the office, operate and position computers and files, as needed; and frequently communicate with others. The employee may occasionally move up to 15 pounds. Work may include operation of a motor vehicle.

Scheduling:
This is a part-time position.