Development Assistant

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Employment Opportunity / The University Hospital Foundation
Learn about our work at: www.universityhospitalfoundation.ab.ca

Position: Development Assistant / Location: Edmonton
Closing Date: open until suitable candidate is found.
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" w" `$ G# ~( c3 C0 E1 R* z) }Background: Funds raised through the University Hospital Foundation (UHF) add to government funding and provide a critical advantage in helping the University of Alberta Hospital and the Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute (MAHI) advance their positions as world leaders in specialized/complex care.  

  g" F: ]4 g4 \1 N6 [+ {Role: The successful candidate will work in the UHF's office in the MAHI, providing reception duties and clerical/administrative support for two Fund Development Managers for the Heart Institute and the University of Alberta Hospital. The Development Assistant is part of a team environment supporting the activities of other Foundation staff and volunteers.  

Responsibilities: provide administrative and clerical support to two managers working with multiple tasks and deadlines; receive external/internal visitors to the Foundation office in the MAHI; process donations and inquiries for the UHF, maintain up-to-date donor, sponsor and event records/files; liaise with site staff on special Foundation events/fundraising activities; coordinate-schedule meetings as required; manage schedules, book meeting rooms, catering and equipment.
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PLUS: administrative support including agenda preparation, distribution and recording of minutes; assist in building solid donor stewardship and donor recognition programs; assist in management of highly sensitive/confidential issues; draft & proofread a variety of written material; assist and attend donor recognition events as required by Fund Development Managers.
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3 U. \- a) P. |* U9 |0 @6 {) |! |Qualifications: Two years experience in an administrative support position, preferably within the health care sector; superior verbal/written communication skills; ability to manage high-paced office with varied priorities, supporting two managers' able to exercise discretion/good judgment in representing the Foundation to donors & site staff; attention to detail/accuracy in carrying out assigned tasks; excellent use of MS Office Apps & Outlook; competency in data entry - Raiser's Edge or similar database program an asset.

: ?4 H6 u+ i0 x0 zTO APPLY: Please send resume in confidence to:
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. b8 N# w+ f0 {Christy Holtby / Fax: 780.407.8219
& i) R) K6 U$ l9 zE: christy.holtby@albertahealthservices.ca
PS. No phone calls please, thanks.