Why Seattle Pacific University
FY2024 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filedProvides Christian higher education, student housing, and dining services to develop graduates of competence and character who engage and positively influence global culture.
- The academic program serves 2,101 undergraduate and graduate students at its main Seattle campus as well as 747 students in continuing education centers across washington state. The University offers 37 undergraduate majors and 44 minor areas of study carried out…$78.1M spent in FY2024
- The University provides activities and services to 2,101 students in co-curricular and support programs while engaged in their academic activities. The University also provides programs for more than 50,478 alumni to keep them engaged with the University for years to…$23.1M spent in FY2024
- Student housing and dining: as of fall quarter 2024, housing services are provided for 884 students and 724 students took part in the University meal plans.$16.9M spent in FY2024
Before you apply
FY2023 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the orgAbout the role
The org's own posting, as writtenJob Description
Who We Are Seattle Pacific University is a Christian university fully committed to engaging the culture and changing the world by graduating people of competence and character, becoming people of wisdom, and modeling grace-filled community. University Advancement supports the mission of SPU by fostering meaningful relationships with alumni, parents, donors, churches, foundations, and friends of the university. Through fundraising, donor stewardship, alumni engagement, and strategic partnerships, University Advancement helps secure the resources that support student success, academic excellence, and the long-term vitality of the university.
What We Need Seattle Pacific University is seeking an experienced and highly professional Executive Assistant to provide executive administrative and operational support to the Vice President for University Advancement (VPUA) and the Office of University Advancement. The Executive Assistant position supports Seattle Pacific University’s mission by contributing to a Christ‑centered learning and working community committed to academic excellence, service, and engagement with the world.
In this role, the employee brings their skills, gifts, and professional expertise to work that matters—serving students, colleagues, and the broader University community in ways that reflect SPU’s values and purpose. To that end, all University employees are required to be aligned with and supportive of SPU's Statement of Faith and its derivative policies and lifestyle expectations. This role serves as a trusted partner to the Vice President and a key representative of the Advancement Office.
The Executive Assistant supports executive-level operations, donor engagement activities, trustee committee coordination, event planning, budget administration, office management, and cross-campus collaboration. The ideal candidate is exceptionally organized, relationship-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities with discretion, professionalism, and attention to detail. This position regularly interacts with university leaders, trustees, donors, alumni, faculty, staff, students, and community partners, requiring excellent communication skills and the ability to handle confidential information with sound judgment and integrity.
This role offers a unique opportunity to support donor engagement, philanthropic partnerships, and university advancement initiatives while working closely with senior university leadership. This is an on-campus position based in Seattle, WA and is not eligible for remote work.
What You'll Do
Executive & Administrative Support Provide high-level executive administrative and operational support to the Vice President for University Advancement Manage complex calendars, scheduling, logistics, travel arrangements, and follow-up activities Prepare briefing materials, reports, presentations, meeting agendas, and correspondence Coordinate communication and collaboration between Advancement leadership…
About Seattle Pacific University
From its Form 990- Budget $136.3M · Education
- Staff 1,459 · founded 1891
- Pays its leaders $155K–$362K (12 reported)
- Open jobs 24 · Jobs at Seattle Pacific University · Full 990 report