Administrative Assistant II - Schools Advancement & Alumni Relations

Description

Administrative Assistant - Office of Schools Advancement & Alumni Relations

Founded by Detroit philanthropists George and Ellen Booth in 1904, Cranbrook Educational Community is one of the world's leading centers of education, science, and art. Comprised of a graduate Academy of Art, contemporary Art Museum, Center for Collections and Research, House and Gardens, Institute of Science, and more than 1,600 students attending our Pre-K through 12 independent college preparatory Schools, Cranbrook welcomes thousands of visitors and students to its campus each year. Critics have called Cranbrook "the most enchanted and enchanting setting in America" and in 1989 it was designated a National Historic Landmark. The campus is located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, about 20 miles north of downtown Detroit. For more, please visit our website : www.cranbrook.edu .

The Administrative Assistant will provide logistical and operational assistance related to parent and alumni engagement activities within the Office of Schools Advancement and Alumni Relations. The Administrative Assistant will report directly to the Director of Parent Relations to assist primarily in the production of engagement activities for parents. The Administrative Assistant will also provide administrative support to the Alumni Relations program.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

Clerical and Volunteer Support

• Keep Directors of Parent Relations and Alumni Relations informed and up to date on event progress. Respond to calls and emails in a timely and professional manner.
• Coordinate and attend event meetings. Take meeting minutes when asked and distribute them in a timely fashion.
• Assist the Business Services office in negotiating contracts and filing for raffle, liquor and any other required licenses.
• Enter Purchase Requisitions as needed and seek / manage quotes from vendors
• Compile, maintain and update event timelines / planning binders.

Development Support

Acquisitions / Finance Support

Marketing and Communications Support

Set-Up

Requirements :

Cranbrook offers competitive compensation and benefits that include medical, dental, life insurance, long-term and short-term disability, and retirement programs with employer contribution. We also offer generous paid time off, 11 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays, employee discounts, and a unique environment in an educational setting that values collaboration.

For consideration, please submit a resume and cover letter.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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