Administrative Assistant, Houston

Company: UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND
Location: Houston
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Title: Administrative Assistant – Houston, TX Department: Development Reports To: Area Development Director FLSA Status: Non- Exempt The ideal candidate is a highly organized administrative professional to join Houston fundraising team. They are comfortable working collaboratively with the development team, managing administrative tasks, coordinating information, and supporting day-to-day operations. The successful candidate is detail-oriented, dependable, and highly proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, with the ability to manage documents, track information, and support office operational needs. Experience assisting with events, communications, and provides occasional support for social media posting and updates. JOB DESCRIPTION The Administrative Assistant performs an unlimited range of secretarial and clerical duties requiring a knowledge of office routine and an understanding of and sensitivity to procedures related to the department and corporation giving in general. Under general supervision of the Area Development Director and the Development Director, the Administrative Assistant position requires initiative, good judgment, and is responsible for providing comprehensive administrative support to the local office and the Regional Development Director. ABOUT UNCF The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) has been an engine of educational achievement for more than 80 years. UNCF’s mission is to build a robust and nationally recognized pipeline of HBCU students who, because of UNCF support, become highly qualified college graduates. In addition, UNCF ensures that its member institutions remain respected models of best practices in moving students to and through college. Since its inception in 1944, UNCF has raised over $6 billion in private support, distributed scholarships to help students attend school, and enabled more than 500,000 scholars and low-income students to graduate from UNCF’s member historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and launch professional careers. UNCF is committed to closing the educational attainment gap by increasing postsecondary access and success for student groups, particularly low-income and first-generation students. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Functions as the office manager in charge of ordering supplies, maintaining inventory, receiving packages, checking mailbox, requesting equipment maintenance and repair, and other day-to-day operations. Prepares and maintains a schedule of solicitations, updates action plans, and monitors key deadlines pertaining to event and appeal execution. Processes and records contributions by donor and by the size of the contribution. Updates and manages an accurate, neat, orderly, electronic filing system from which files can be easily retrieved by all staff, updates and records on an ongoing basis. Checks records, forms and reports for completeness, accuracy of content, proper endorsement and conformance to policies/procedures ; corrects minor discrepancies and errors independently and brings to the attention of appropriate management. Prepares and handles routine correspondence, including confidential matters, and treats appropriately. Answers the phone by the third ring and screens and directs incoming calls to appropriate personnel, preparing clear and accurate messages if not available. Greeting and receiving visitors and guides to appropriate areas or people. Coordinates appointments and assists in managing schedules and conference calls. Arrange meetings, prepare agendas and/or other materials, including the mailing of notices and materials; reserves and prepares facilities, and records and transcribes minutes of meetings as needed. Receives, opens, dates, processes and distributes incoming correspondence to department staff; coordinates outgoing mailing, receives, and processes responses as needed. Creates mail merges for mass mailings, types, edits, proofreads and formats documents, spreadsheets, presentations, forms, reports, policies and procedures, and administrative material with a high degree of speed and accuracy. Assists in maintaining donor records and tracking actions and notes for frontline fundraisers in Raisers Edge on a bi-weekly basis Assists with proposal submissions, donor campaign mailings and materials, and contact lists. Proofreads reports, presentation materials, and business letters including labels and envelopes for grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors. Prepare e-mails, e-blasts, routine correspondence and periodic reports on the basis of general instructions. Obtains necessary signatures/approvals for outgoing communications and assures the transmittal of accurate data and information both internally and externally. Designs and creates new documents in accordance with requests and policies for appropriate review. To include social media posts, graphic design collateral for events, and other items needed to support frontline fundraisers. Suggests new procedures to improve operating efficiency. Maintains and updates contact files by working with Raiser Edge staff contact to ensure information is always current: preferred mailing address, email, phone, titles, company name changes, and primary contact. This is performed on a weekly basis Arranges and confirms staff travel including accommodations, travel, and car rentals. Supports and serves as a liaison to other offices/functions as necessary; is cross-trained in other functions. Coordinates the donor acknowledgement process within 72 hours of gift received. Prepares, tracks, and troubleshoots invoices and expense reports for approval and payment. Participates in, prepares agendas for, and takes minutes for routine department and staff meetings. Performs special projects and assignments and support staff as directed by management. Maintains an appropriate, professional appearance, and always keeps a neat and clean working station; displays tact and a positive, courteous demeanor at all times, which is critical to successfully interacting with high profile corporations and representing the organization. Tailors’ communication style to the listener; conducts self in a mature, respectful and pleasant manner, and acts in accordance with all organizational policies, and federal and state regulations. This position requires travel to attend local events, fundraiser events, and meetings in other cities occasionally. Performs other duties as requested. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This job has no supervisory responsibilities. QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Associate's degree is desirable. A minimum of 3-5 years of administrative – professional office experience and a previous role in a fundraising/development, marketing, communications, or public relations-affairs department is required. Must have reliable transportation. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of O365 with demonstrated intermediate to advanced knowledge in Word and Excel. Must be proficient in mail mergers and correcting source or cell errors. Must be proficient in the manipulation of Excel formulas. Excellent phone etiquette; strong organizational, interpersonal and listening skills. Ability to work under pressure, in a fast paced, deadline-oriented environment, with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. Must have experience with complex scheduling and calendar management. Must have the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously and complete them in a timely manner. Must display initiative and the ability to work well independently and demonstrate exceptional customer service skills. Must be a self-starter, cooperative, and work well in a group. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Benefits include: Medical, Dental & Vision Vacation, Sick & Personal Leave Life Insurance (Basic & Optional) Flex Spending Accounts 403(b) Retirement Account Holiday Savings Plan Annual Success Sharing Salary Range: $50,000.00 per year. This is a hybrid role in Houston, TX. To learn more about this opportunity and the impactful work of our Development team in Houston, please visit: https://uncf.org/local -offices/houston Background checks required. UNCF is EOE M/F/D/V

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