Development Associate

University of Arkansas System

Development Associate facilitating donor engagement and administrative processes at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Managing projects, creating materials, supporting events, and updating donor records.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong project management and administrative skills, with a focus on donor engagement, event planning, and compliance with HIPAA and FERPA regulations. Proficient in creating professional presentations and maintaining accurate donor records in a CRM system.

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Project ManagementDonor EngagementCRM System ManagementEvent PlanningHIPAA and FERPA Compliance

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementCRM System ManagementPresentation CreationReport WritingData Entry

Soft Skills

Professional CommunicationProactive EngagementOrganizational Skills

Industry Keywords

Donor EngagementEvent PlanningAdministrative SupportConstituent OutreachDonor Bill of Rights

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Interacts professionally and proactively with staff to facilitate donor engagement and meetings, especially through administrative processes for frontline staff.
Manages projects as assigned by the AVC and Director of Campaign Administration and Board Relations that span the development team through organizing information, deadlines and projects, as needed.
Creates presentations, executive briefings, meeting agendas, reports and other materials.
Assists in the planning, staffing and execution of events such as, board meetings, donor lunches, tours, etc. as needed.
Occasionally makes cold calls and visits to expand our constituent outreach efforts.
Follows processes, and procedures for updating donor records in the CRM system of record.
Inputs contact reports and other information in the system in a timely manner and following protocols to ensure the integrity of donor records and to record relevant historical information.
Learns and practices HIPPA and FERPA laws and is knowledgeable of updates and changes to each throughout employment; also understands the Donor Bill of Rights and respects the agreement between donors and the institution accordingly.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Baccalaureate degree
2 years of administrative or related experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
Career Training and Educational Opportunities
Merchant Discounts
Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy