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Temporary Administrative Assistant

Phillips Exeter Academy
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 6 May 2026
💰 $52,000/yr($48,000/yr$52,000/yr)

About the role

REPORTS TO:                    Director of Donor Relations and Stewardship

PAY:                                    $24-$26/hour. Hourly compensation for this position is based on relevant education and experience and will be set within the listed range.

STATUS/HOURS:              Full time, 2-3 months, minimum 30-40 hours/week.  Typically Mon-Fri though schedule may vary according to departmental and Academy needs.

FLSA:                                  Non-Exempt

CLASSIFICATION:            Staff

Position Purpose

This is a temporary 2-3 month position.  The donor relations’ administrative assistant will mainly assist the staff with updating report tracking databases, coordinating mailings, , preparing acknowledgements and generally keeping the operations running smoothly.

Key Accountabilities

  • Supports the administrative work of the donor relations team, including, preparing letters, and works closely with team to continue to deliver impact reports to the endowed fund donors.
  • Update scholarship recipient Word docs with recipients’ names
  • Upload financial aid match donor letters to donor records and fund files.
  • Upload Library stew letters and file in E-fund folders
  • Update speaker funds database, especially specific funds
  • Organize and file docs in DR folders
  • Upload all email and acknowledgement documents to donor records
  • Builds content specific email lists as it relates to fund administrator memos
  • Research and Update Financial Aid Fund Biographies according to guidelines
  • Ensures consistency, communication and collaboration in a complex environment.
  • Assists with development and framing of new Fund certificates
  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Direct/Indirect Reports

None

Internal & External Contacts

Frequent contact with PEA administrative and IA offices, department supervisors and IA colleagues.   

Position Requirements

Education

  • Prefer some college or experience in a fundraising office environment

Experience.

  • Experience that demonstrates the highest personal levels of uncompromising integrity and honesty. 

Skills & Knowledge

  • Proven competency with Microsoft Office suite of products: Word, Excel, Outlook, File Explorer, etc.
  • Proven administrative skills, , Word Doc merges and other office work related to large mailings
  • Demonstrate respect for diversity of identities and experiences, an orientation toward equity and inclusion, and cultural competency in all aspects of Academy life.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with teammates and clients by building trust and credibility.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with ability to develop and maintain collegial relationships.
  • Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills.
  • A strict adherence to confidential policies is required.
  • Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities.
  • Proficient in MS Office
  • Willingness and ability to learn additional applications as needed.
  • High degree of organizational skills with the ability to be flexible and multi-task with accuracy.
  • Ability to follow verbal and written directions, maintain a professional demeanor and restraint at all times, including stressful situations.

Additional Requirements

  1. Successfully complete a criminal background check (reviewed every 5 years).

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