The George Washington University
Development Assistant, Law School
The George Washington University, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Job Summary
Established in 1865, The George Washington University Law School is the oldest law school in Washington, DC. The school is accredited by the American Bar Association and is a charter member of the Association of American Law Schools. The law school is located on the GW campus in the downtown neighborhood familiarly known as Foggy Bottom.
The George Washington University Law School Development and Alumni Relations Department (DAR) is responsible for leading the school’s alumni and fundraising efforts and seeks to promote a culture of philanthropy throughout the university community, including alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff, corporations, foundations and other friends. Our goal is to advance GW’s mission of excellence in education, research and scholarship.
School‑based development staff work in close collaboration with development staff across the DAR division to create and execute sustainable development programs that will broaden GW’s base of philanthropic support. The Law DAR office establishes the overarching fundraising strategy for the Law School and incorporates best practices in development, ensuring both consistency and high‑quality standards in all university and School‑based fundraising efforts.
This support position is responsible for providing programmatic and administrative support on various development activities.
Responsibilities
Track engagement and fundraising metrics.
Develop leadership briefings.
Manage event planning and execution.
Execute gift acknowledgments.
Process travel reimbursements.
Support donor correspondences and briefings for Law School and University leadership.
Assist with tracking alumni and VIP prospect engagement, working closely with the school’s major gifts team, constituent relations team, program directors, the career development office, and other units throughout the school.
Run weekly donor reports and assist with corresponding gift acknowledgement letters.
Assist the Law School advancement team with crowdfunding campaigns, liaising with the Central Office of Annual Giving to create and manage custom giving pages.
Support alumni engagement events, including Reunion Weekend, by running RSVP reports, name‑tag creation/management, maintaining vendor relationships and invoices.
Manage PCard/Concur expense reporting for team members as needed.
Process gifts on behalf of the fundraising team and ensure accurate allocation to funds while maintaining donor confidentiality.
Update ‘alumni notes’ in coordination with the Law School Marketing & Communication team.
Maintain meeting notes and minutes from various Law School board and council meetings throughout the year.
Assist in the planning and execution of events as appropriate, including occasional evening and weekend work.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
Hold a high school diploma/GED plus 1.5 years of relevant professional experience, or a Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working in an office environment.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to work with diverse groups of people, from high‑level donors to faculty to students.
Capable of handling sensitive and confidential information.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong organizational skills.
Attention to detail and ability to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment with a focus on meeting deadlines.
Strong computer skills, including Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suites and Excel, are desired.
Experience with Advance or a donor database is a plus.
Compensation and Benefits Hiring Range:
$21.27 - $27.63 per hour.
GW Staff Approach to Pay:
How pay for new employees is determined at GW.
Healthcare Benefits:
GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well‑being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.
Location and Schedule Campus Location:
Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
Work Schedule:
Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Hours Per Week:
40.
Full‑Time/Part‑Time:
Full‑Time.
Will this job require the employee to work on site?:
Yes.
Employee Onsite Status:
Hybrid.
Telework:
Yes.
EEO Statement The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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The George Washington University Law School Development and Alumni Relations Department (DAR) is responsible for leading the school’s alumni and fundraising efforts and seeks to promote a culture of philanthropy throughout the university community, including alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff, corporations, foundations and other friends. Our goal is to advance GW’s mission of excellence in education, research and scholarship.
School‑based development staff work in close collaboration with development staff across the DAR division to create and execute sustainable development programs that will broaden GW’s base of philanthropic support. The Law DAR office establishes the overarching fundraising strategy for the Law School and incorporates best practices in development, ensuring both consistency and high‑quality standards in all university and School‑based fundraising efforts.
This support position is responsible for providing programmatic and administrative support on various development activities.
Responsibilities
Track engagement and fundraising metrics.
Develop leadership briefings.
Manage event planning and execution.
Execute gift acknowledgments.
Process travel reimbursements.
Support donor correspondences and briefings for Law School and University leadership.
Assist with tracking alumni and VIP prospect engagement, working closely with the school’s major gifts team, constituent relations team, program directors, the career development office, and other units throughout the school.
Run weekly donor reports and assist with corresponding gift acknowledgement letters.
Assist the Law School advancement team with crowdfunding campaigns, liaising with the Central Office of Annual Giving to create and manage custom giving pages.
Support alumni engagement events, including Reunion Weekend, by running RSVP reports, name‑tag creation/management, maintaining vendor relationships and invoices.
Manage PCard/Concur expense reporting for team members as needed.
Process gifts on behalf of the fundraising team and ensure accurate allocation to funds while maintaining donor confidentiality.
Update ‘alumni notes’ in coordination with the Law School Marketing & Communication team.
Maintain meeting notes and minutes from various Law School board and council meetings throughout the year.
Assist in the planning and execution of events as appropriate, including occasional evening and weekend work.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
Hold a high school diploma/GED plus 1.5 years of relevant professional experience, or a Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working in an office environment.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to work with diverse groups of people, from high‑level donors to faculty to students.
Capable of handling sensitive and confidential information.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong organizational skills.
Attention to detail and ability to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment with a focus on meeting deadlines.
Strong computer skills, including Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suites and Excel, are desired.
Experience with Advance or a donor database is a plus.
Compensation and Benefits Hiring Range:
$21.27 - $27.63 per hour.
GW Staff Approach to Pay:
How pay for new employees is determined at GW.
Healthcare Benefits:
GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well‑being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.
Location and Schedule Campus Location:
Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
Work Schedule:
Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Hours Per Week:
40.
Full‑Time/Part‑Time:
Full‑Time.
Will this job require the employee to work on site?:
Yes.
Employee Onsite Status:
Hybrid.
Telework:
Yes.
EEO Statement The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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