About Salve Regina University:
Salve Regina University, ranked as one of the most transformative colleges in the United States by Money Magazine, is a comprehensive Catholic University located in the scenic coastal community of Newport, Rhode Island. The University's commitment to academic success and personal discovery extends beyond its historic campus into a dynamic world where the application of higher thinking and skill are most valued. Salve Regina offers bachelor's and master's degree programs, graduate certificates, and doctoral programs in humanities, international relations and nursing. Enrollment includes more than 2,600 undergraduate and graduate students from across the U.S. and around the world.
Job Description:
BASIC FUNCTION
Salve Regina's Advancement Associate will serve as a central partner in a fast-paced, collaborative advancement environment. This valued team member will provide high-level administrative and logistical support to the Vice President for Advancement (VP), including preparing campaign reports, presentations, and donor-meeting briefings; coordinating timely post-meeting follow-up; organizing meaningful visits for special guests; and actively managing the VP's calendar. The Associate will also proactively identify outreach, travel, and meeting opportunities that advance Salve Regina's mission and strategic priorities.
Working closely with the future Chief of Staff and the AVP of Advancement, the Advancement Associate will help strengthen team operations and deepen relationships with donors, alumni, and friends of Salve Regina University. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, exceptionally detail-oriented, service-focused, and eager to build a career in advancement. This role offers broad exposure to the field and meaningful opportunities for training and to develop experience in annual giving, major gifts, alumni relations, advancement operations, donor stewardship, event management, and communications. It is an outstanding opportunity to join a supportive, mission-driven team at an institution that lives its Mercy values.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES
Salve Regina University, ranked as one of the most transformative colleges in the United States by Money Magazine, is a comprehensive Catholic University located in the scenic coastal community of Newport, Rhode Island. The University's commitment to academic success and personal discovery extends beyond its historic campus into a dynamic world where the application of higher thinking and skill are most valued. Salve Regina offers bachelor's and master's degree programs, graduate certificates, and doctoral programs in humanities, international relations and nursing. Enrollment includes more than 2,600 undergraduate and graduate students from across the U.S. and around the world.
Job Description:
BASIC FUNCTION
Salve Regina's Advancement Associate will serve as a central partner in a fast-paced, collaborative advancement environment. This valued team member will provide high-level administrative and logistical support to the Vice President for Advancement (VP), including preparing campaign reports, presentations, and donor-meeting briefings; coordinating timely post-meeting follow-up; organizing meaningful visits for special guests; and actively managing the VP's calendar. The Associate will also proactively identify outreach, travel, and meeting opportunities that advance Salve Regina's mission and strategic priorities.
Working closely with the future Chief of Staff and the AVP of Advancement, the Advancement Associate will help strengthen team operations and deepen relationships with donors, alumni, and friends of Salve Regina University. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, exceptionally detail-oriented, service-focused, and eager to build a career in advancement. This role offers broad exposure to the field and meaningful opportunities for training and to develop experience in annual giving, major gifts, alumni relations, advancement operations, donor stewardship, event management, and communications. It is an outstanding opportunity to join a supportive, mission-driven team at an institution that lives its Mercy values.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES
- Fosters a collaborative and empowering work environment rooted in Salve Regina University's Mercy values: demonstrate empathic leadership through the positive engagement of Advancement team members and the broader Salve community.