Company Description

Are you a high-performer who wants to contribute to a mission-driven and values-based organization? If you are motivated by doing impactful work and making a difference in people’s lives, then the Indiana University Foundation (IUF) is the place for you. At the IUF, we believe in making the dream of higher education attainable, providing support for life-changing research, and preparing the next generation of leaders.

As a trailblazer among our peers, we provide fundraising leadership and endowment stewardship to support needs and initiatives across all of Indiana University’s campuses. As part of our team, you will help make IU donors' dreams last forever.

At the IUF we work hard, celebrate achievements, and foster an environment where everyone’s contributions matter. We are nimble and innovative, and we want you to bring your ideas and energy to join forces with some of the best talent in our industry.

In addition to being part of a meaningful mission as an IUF employee, you’ll find there are many ways to connect and collaborate. Our FUNdation (see what we did there?) Committee helps us connect and unwind with food truck lunches, holiday gatherings, costume contests, free snacks, IU spirit-wear Fridays, and spontaneous gestures that surprise and delight. Our Wellness Committee ensures that the health and well-being of our employees is top of mind through outstanding benefits, mental health offerings, and activities. We encourage community leadership and service and make space for our staff to pursue their passions. Our total rewards philosophy ensures that we support employees financially, emotionally, and in their career growth.

If the IUF sounds like a fit for you, we invite you to join us today.

Job Description

The Indiana University Foundation (IUF) is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Executive Assistant to provide support to the Vice President (VP) of Development and two Associate Vice Presidents (AVPs), Development. This role is responsible for ensuring that calendars, schedules, travel, budgets, and communications are seamlessly managed for all three leaders. As a proactive partner, the Executive Assistant anticipates needs, prepares leaders for success, and ensures the team is always a step ahead in advancing IUF’s mission.

As the primary point of contact for Bloomington campus development leadership, several Bloomington Lead Development Officers, and key university partners, this position requires a collaborative team player who thrives on building relationships and working across departments. The Executive Assistant will not only handle critical administrative functions but will also serve as a trusted resource who can adapt quickly, think strategically, and communicate effectively on behalf of leadership.

This is an opportunity to be a valued member of a high-performing team that embodies IUF’s core values of service and collaboration. If you are someone who takes pride in anticipating challenges before they arise, supporting leaders with excellence, and fostering strong connections across a dynamic organization, we invite you to apply and help ensure the success of the Bloomington campus Development team.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• A Bachelors degree is required.
• A minimum of 3 years in assistance role or similar combination of experience required; at the executive level is strongly preferred.
• Experience working in a high volume, matrixed work environment preferred

Knowledge & Skills:

• Ability to handle multiple demands and/or manage complex and competing priorities;
• Superb time management skills;
• Exercises good judgment and decision making;
• Use of discretion and maintenance of privacy, confidentiality or anonymity;
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite;
• Exceptional written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Must be proficient with proof reading documents such as proposals, correspondence, presentations.

Additional Information

This position is based out of our Bloomington, Indiana office and is a primarily onsite role. The compensation for this role is $52,000- $57,000 annually. Applications will be accepted through September 7th, 2025. A cover letter highlighting your interest in the role is recommended as part of your application.

The IUF is committed to providing a safe, respectful and professional work environment that is free of Discrimination and Harassment. The IUF will not tolerate any form of Discrimination or Harassment based on the Individual’s race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, pregnancy, or any other basis prohibited by law.