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<div>Illinois State University is hiring a Development Support Assistant. This role involves providing front desk coverage and administrative support to the Development team within University Advancement, managing communications, scheduling, and contributing to team engagement and event planning.</div><div><br></div><div><strong>Highlights</strong></div><ul><li>Serve as the front desk point of contact, greeting visitors and directing inquiries.</li><li>Manage mail, deliveries, office supplies, and maintain organized shared spaces.</li><li>Coordinate room reservations and prepare meeting spaces with necessary technology.</li><li>Monitor Development team’s shared inbox and phone line, assist with website updates.</li><li>Support internal communications and donor engagement activities.</li><li>Assist in planning and executing Development team bonding events.</li><li>Participate in professional development and special projects like updating records and office organization.</li><li>Required skills include customer service, strong written and verbal communication, organization, problem-solving, collaboration, and willingness to learn.</li><li>Preferred experience includes prior customer service or administrative support, familiarity with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Teams, Outlook), event planning, and confidentiality handling.</li><li>Compensation is $15 per hour with eligibility to participate in the University’s 403(b) Plan.</li></ul>

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