Advancement Secretary

Taipei, TPE

Job Summary:

This role focuses on providing essential administrative support to ensure smooth office operations and effective communication within the department and with external stakeholders. 

Key Responsibilities:

Administrative Support:

  • Provide comprehensive administrative support, including answering telephones, scheduling appointments, responding to requests, preparing correspondence, managing files, maintaining office supplies, and inventorying communication materials.
  • Prepare purchase orders and work orders as needed to support office operations.
  • Manage the CAO's calendar, ensuring they are prepared for all meetings, coordinating schedules, and providing necessary materials and information.
  • Greet all visitors and provide excellent customer service to maintain a positive image of the department and the school.
  • Manages creation of alumni cards.
  • Coordinate mailings of office publications, letters, postcards, alumni initiatives, etc.
  • Manage expense reports, travel reports, etc. when necessary.

Event Coordination:

  • Assist with the coordination of events by liaising with venues, managing vendors/suppliers, handling guest lists and invitations, and overseeing logistics to ensure smooth and successful event execution.
  • Create and manage nametags, registration links, and attendee lists for events.

Database Management and Reporting:

  • Assists with summer, annual, or project-based data entry in RE.
  • Assists with updating alumni database in RE and FS.
  • Assists Alumni Office as needed with data entry.
  • Generate queries and reports to support outreach efforts for parents and stakeholders.
  • Specifically manage database entries related to alumni relations, including tracking engagement, donations, and event participation.
  • Must possess strong attention to detail and accuracy in database management tasks.

Production of Advancement Materials:

  • Work with the entire office to coordinate with different vendors for the production of advancement materials, mailings, and other promotional items.
  • Assist in the production of advancement office materials, including layout, graphics, printing, distribution, and updating content on the website.
  • Additional Responsibilities:
  • Support in maintaining accurate records and conducting regular data audits to ensure data integrity.
  • Assist with special projects and initiatives as assigned by CAO.

Selection criteria:      

  • Bachelor's degree preferred 
  • Work Experience criteria:
    • Prior experience in database management, event coordination, and administrative support.
    • Proficiency in Raiser’s Edge and Finalsite databases preferred. Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
    • Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong communication skills in English and Chinese: listening, speaking, reading and writing
  • Ability to handle questions, concerns and challenging requests
  • Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information and professional conduct with visitors
  • Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently and make sound judgment as required
  • Flexibility to handle multitasking with effective organizational and prioritizing skills with attention to detail
  • Ability to rapidly and consistently produce error-free correspondence, records, and reports
  • Strong computer skills including: use of a database management system; thorough knowledge of and ability to use Microsoft Office software and Adobe programs; and capability to learn specialized software/applications as required
  • Excellent customer service approach and interpersonal skills

Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in office management tasks

Work schedule

08:00 AM to 17:00 PM, Monday – Friday, inclusive of a 1 hour lunch break

Interested parties, please apply through this platform. Upload your latest resume and complete the TAS Support Staff Application form (you may download a fillable PDF file or Word doc below) for our review and consideration. We will keep you posted on the status of your application.