Development Assistant, Law School

Posting Details

I. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

Job Description 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 University Advancement (UA) 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 UA division to create and execute sustainable development programs that will broaden GW’s base of philanthropic support. The Law UA 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. Core responsibilities include the tracking of engagement and fundraising metrics, the development of leadership briefings, event management, execution of gift acknowledgments, and travel reimbursements. This position also works to track activities related to fundraising programs and initiatives.

Primary Duties:

• Provide support preparing donor correspondence and briefings for Law School and University leadership.
• Assist with the tracking of alumni and VIP prospect engagement, which includes 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 various reports, including the weekly donor report, and assist with the execution of corresponding gift acknowledgement letters.
• Assist the Law School advancement team with crowdfunding campaigns, including liaising with the Central Office of Annual Giving to create and manage custom giving pages.
• Provide support to alumni engagement events, including Reunion Weekend, by running RSVP reports, name tag creation/management, maintaining vendor relationships and invoices, and other tasks necessary for successful alumni events.
• Manage PCard/Concur expense reporting for the members of the team as needed.
• Process gifts on behalf of the fundraising team and ensure accurate allocation to funds while maintaining donor confidentiality.
• Assist on a regular cadence with the updating of ‘alumni notes,’ which involves coordinating 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, which includes occasional evening and weekend work.

Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualified candidates will hold a high school diploma/ GED, or, a Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study. The 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.

Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:

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 and Microsoft Office Suites and Excel.

• Experience with Advance or a donor database is a plus.

II. POSITION INFORMATION

Campus Location:

Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.

College/School/Department:

GW Law School (LAW)

Family

Sub-Family

Stream

Level

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Hours Per Week:

40

Hiring Range

$25.00

Work Schedule:

9:00 am – 5:30 pm

Position Designation:

Employee Onsite Status

On-campus (in person)

Required Background Check:

Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Position Type:

Posting Number:

T001328

Job Open Date:

10/13/2026

Job Close Date:

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Applicant Review Will Commence On:

Background Screening

Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.

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.