Development Associate (Hybrid)

The Development Associate provides high-level programmatic support and coordination for various initiatives within the Department of Development. This role involves managing multiple and complex activities and tasks with minimal direction, including documentation, database entry and management, tracking key metrics, and communicating milestones and timelines. The associate works closely with leadership, colleagues, and external partners, requiring professionalism, confidentiality, and strong organizational skills to ensure the smooth execution of program activities. This position is critical in program execution, process improvement, and stakeholder and benefactor engagement to optimize philanthropic relationships and giving to Mayo Clinic.

This is a hybrid position and must be located within 100 miles of one of the following Mayo Clinic campuses: Jacksonville, FL or Rochester, MN for occasional on-site expectations based on business needs.

Qualifications

Education Requirement:

• An associate’s degree along with 3+ years of experience supporting senior leaders in an administrative assistant and/or executive assistant role. OR,
• High school diploma along with 5+ years of experience supporting senior leaders in an administrative and/or executive assistant role or related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Must be able to navigate and coordinate complex projects, prioritize competing demands, and work with minimal supervision. Must have experience in data management, process improvement, and decision-making. Must possess elevated organizational skills, customer service, interpersonal relations, and excellent written and oral communication. Must adapt to a rapidly changing environment and have demonstrated ability to manage highly confidential information. Must demonstrate tact and diplomacy and handle questions with a prominent level of professionalism and accuracy. Understanding of all department systems, policies, and procedures.

Requires excellent application of grammar and punctuation. Must possess strong computer and technical skills (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams; Zoom, Adobe Acrobat and SharePoint) with an expectation that requires continuous upgrading of skills. Must work proactively and effectively in a consensus-style environment while promoting teamwork in a changing work environment.

Preferred experience in program coordination, project management, event planning, or a related area beyond standard administrative functions. Preferred experience working with donor databases and CRM systems and demonstrated knowledge of complex organizations, with an emphasis on healthcare or higher education.

Two to three professional references are required prior to your interview date.

**Cover letter and Resume are required for application consideration. **

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.