Advancement Assistant, Data Insights
Requisition Number:
66066
Location:
Boulder, Colorado
City
Boulder
State
Colorado
Employment Type:
University Staff
Schedule:
Full-Time
Posting Close Date:
03-Aug-2025
Date Posted:
18-Jul-2025
Job Summary
The Office of Advancement at CU Boulder encourages applications for an Advancement Assistant, Data Insights! The Advancement Assistant operates as a key support member of the Data Insights team and is a crucial part of the Office of Advancement at the University of Colorado Boulder. Under the mentorship of the Sr. Director of Data Insights, this position provides administrative support for a high-performing and collaborative advancement team and will work on a broad array of projects and tasks. This role will perform administrative duties that are variable and sophisticated in nature and is tasked with exercising a high level of discretion and confidentiality, especially as it relates to assigned responsibilities with donors, faculty, staff and other constituents. This role applies skills and knowledge in multiple administrative functions, but many responsibilities reflect a distinct Advancement and constituent engagement component.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are
At CU Boulder Advancement, we are committed to fostering an environment where everyone matters and all can thrive. This dedication is rooted in our core values and our mission to drive impactful fundraising and engagement. Our team actively engages in learning, reflection, and the transformation of systems, policies, and practices that perpetuate oppressive ideologies—including racism, sexism, ableism, and heterosexism. We recognize our responsibility to lead by example in building a supportive and inclusive culture for both internal colleagues and external partners. We hold ourselves accountable through individual and divisional goals that continuously assess our progress, growth, and outcomes—ensuring alignment with our mission and values every step of the way.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Administrative Support
- Performs administrative support functions for the Data Insights teams including: calendar management, setting and coordinating meetings and appointments, travel arrangements, if applicable, and expense report completion.
- Uses data from donor database to create requested reports, spreadsheets, enter contact reports, and create internal and external correspondence, as requested.
- Initiate, schedule and coordinate internal and external meetings for the Data Insights advancement teams.
- Serve as the procurement lead for the team by coordinating payment of vendors, completing expense reports, and other budget management tasks as assigned.
- Provide support and preparation for meetings and events as necessary.
- Proactively engage with the division’s Administrative Team (A-Team) and attend scheduled meetings.
- Assist Data Insights team with organization and storage of Salesforce, SharePoint and Tableau documentation.
- Assistance with special projects.
Data Insights
- Use Excel, Salesforce and visualization tools (like Tableau and Cognos) to help identify trends and recommendations for Advancement Teams.
- Assist with ad hoc reporting and data analysis projects as needed.
- Assist with tracking engagement data in Salesforce.
Office Management
- Answer and direct phone calls; screen phone messages and distribute/follow-up as necessary.
- Receive, process and distribute unit mail/inter-office correspondence.
- Prepare and submit expense reports; prepare purchase requisitions for various office needs; maintain office supply inventory.
- Serve as a liaison for Donor Insights teams and various internal and external constituents.
- Research and capture information on various topics as necessary and expedite the flow of information to staff.
- Resolve IT/software related issues for the team.
What You Should Know
- This position has the ability to work a hybrid schedule with some days on campus and some days remote.
- This position will occasionally be required to work evenings/weekends.
What We Can Offer
The salary range is $55,500 - $61,360 annually.
Benefits
The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.
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What We Require
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- 1+ years of directly related work experience.
What You Will Need
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in completing tasks.
- Sense of curiosity and the desire to find solutions to sophisticated problems.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Ability to navigate and manage various databases.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities; ability to appropriately manage time and meet set timelines.
- Ability to champion the shared values of the Office of Advancement.
- Ability to exercise a high degree of tact, discretion, and collaboration in working with a diverse range of constituents including employees, students, volunteers, alumni, donors, and campus colleagues.
- Ability to operate independently; has a self-learner/self-starter demeanor.
- Understanding of data compliance and integrity.
What We Would Like You to Have
- Software Used: Microsoft Office products, donor tracking software (Ascend Salesforce), Tableau, Zoom, Teams, LinkedIn, DocuSign, m-fin, Marketplace, Concur, WorkFront, Paciolan.
- Experience working in a data-forward role.
- Experience in or understanding of a non-profit or higher education environment.
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
- A current resume.
- A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.
We may request references at a later time.
Please apply by August 3, 2025 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Posting Contact Information
Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources
Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu