Development Assistant

AgencyDept of Public Instruction

DivisionState Board of Education

Job Classification TitleAdministrative Specialist II (S)

Position Number65026850

GradeNC09

About Us

The North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching helps North Carolina teachers grow in knowledge, skills, compassion, and professionalism so that students become engaged, self-motivated, and successful.

Description of Work*This is an anticipated vacancy. This position is expected to be available on June 23,2026.

This position serves as a key administrative support role for the Development Foundation of NCCAT, Inc., assisting with fundraising, donor relations, grant support, and foundation operations. Under the direction of the Development Associate, the employee conducts research, prepares materials, and communicates professionally with NCCAT staff, donors, partners, and supporters.

Job Responsibilities

Maintain donor databases, grant records, and other development-related files while supporting the planning and coordination of events, campaigns, and special projects.

Assist the Development Associate with fundraising campaigns, sponsorship attainment, conducts research, and communicates effectively with NCCAT staff, donors and supporters as assigned.

Maintain donor, HES (Honored Educator Scholarship) Scholarship, grant, and a variety of office records, including related financial duties, by using established filing and data systems, functions, and/or procedures.

Prepare and manage correspondence such as donor acknowledgements and thank-you letters, assisting with fundraising communications, and supporting donor stewardship efforts.

Provides general administrative support to the Development Associate, Executive Director and Deputy Director. Provides grant support and grant administration as directed by NCCAT Leadership and/or Development Associate.

Perform other administrative duties as assigned, including record maintenance.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $41,206.00 - $41,704.00

Important: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date above.

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Supplemental Information: The North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT), founded in 1985 with a mission to advance teaching as an art and a profession, is dedicated to serving pre-K through 12th grade educators in order to enhance the learning of the children of North Carolina. The goal of NCCAT is to support teachers to positively impact the quality of public education in North Carolina. The Center’s primary purpose is to provide high quality professional learning through residential, regional, school-based, and online programming. Program content is based on current needs of teachers and state initiatives. This unit exists as the primary development and fundraising arm of NCCAT.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and four years of related administrative experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:Tamara Lynn Cherry

Recruiter Email:TAMARA.CHERRY@DPI.NC.GOV