Deborah Jackson

*Facilitated administrative operations for Office of Provost, managing budget expenditures and reconciliation.
*Coordinated planning, monitoring, and purchasing activities across departments, including travel authorizations.
*Processed proposals and distributed awards totaling $200,000 for annual summer faculty development cycle.
*Monitored work plans and deliverables within Academic Affairs, prioritizing tasks to enhance workflow.
*Scheduled appointments, screened calls, and arranged travel logistics for Provost's calendar.
*Acted as liaison for committees, facilitating meetings with federal and state officials.
*Supported daily operations of Provost’s office, engaging with senior leadership and stakeholders.
*Managed confidential data, coordinated faculty visits, and oversaw social media presence.

• Managed office of Board of Elders and liaised with Lead Pastor’s office.
• Served as communication conduit between Elder Board, CoE22 directors, staff, and congregation members.
• Coordinated meetings for Elder Board, providing administrative support and promoting positive representation.
• Oversaw travel arrangements, budgets, expenses, and schedules for Elder Board members.
• Tracked monthly budget reports and led budget preparation efforts effectively.
• Prepared agendas and supporting materials for monthly Elder Board meetings; transcribed minutes and archived them on SharePoint.
• Handled confidential information with discretion while managing executive calendars and optimizing schedules.
• Organized staff events to foster team-building and maintain morale within the workplace.

• Managed office operations for Vice President of University Development and Alumni Relations.
• Maintained and organized executive calendar to optimize scheduling efficiency.
• Tracked all endowments with meticulous record-keeping practices.
• Attended Foundation Board Meetings, accurately transcribing minutes for documentation.
• Processed gifts to the University, ensuring timely acknowledgment and reporting.
• Supported planning and execution of donor development events.
• Maintained confidentiality of sensitive personal, financial, and corporate information.
• Facilitated communication by responding to high volumes of phone calls and emails.

• Coordinated board meetings for Foundation, including agenda preparation, IT setup, and invitations.
• Transcribed and distributed minutes of board meetings to Foundation Board officers.
• Managed logistics, catering, and travel arrangements for events and meetings as necessary.
• Served as executive receptionist for Vice President of University Advancement, greeting high-level executives and donors.
• Handled confidential information with discretion, ensuring privacy and security.
• Acted as liaison between College President, Vice Presidents, and Deans for effective communication.
• Maintained secure web page for Foundation, providing timely updates and information.
• Produced office files, updated spreadsheets, and created presentations to enhance team productivity.

• Executed administrative and conference planning for higher learning institutions effectively.
• Coordinated National Planned Giving Institute seminars, ensuring seamless event execution.
• Developed and managed registration databases for conferences with 50 to over 1,000 attendees.
• Maintained CEUs and speaker session databases with precision and consistency.
• Oversaw office functions, including student staff supervision, enhancing operational efficiency.
• Streamlined payment collections, AP/AR, deposits, and recordkeeping systems.
• Reconciled financial transactions regularly to maintain balanced budgets.
• Facilitated recruitment process by conducting interviews and onboarding new employees.

• Provided comprehensive administrative support for Chief Development Officer and Major Gifts Officers.
• Served as liaison between Development and Executive Office to enhance collaboration.
• Managed Chief Development Officer's calendar, optimizing scheduling efficiency.
• Coordinated six monthly Board of Directors Development Committee meetings, including minute transcription.
• Organized major donor cultivation events to strengthen relationships with key stakeholders.
• Prepared briefing books and PowerPoint presentations for donor marketing initiatives.
• Arranged travel logistics for development staff, ensuring seamless travel experiences.
• Reconciled accounts payable and receivable transactions to maintain accurate financial records.

• Delivered high-level administrative support to Vice President/Chief Financial Officer of resort.
• Streamlined office operations, enhancing efficiency for executive office functions.
• Managed calendar for Vice President, scheduling meetings and coordinating travel arrangements.
• Handled confidential information with discretion and maintained professionalism in communication.
• Coordinated actions between directors and department managers reporting to Vice President.
• Processed payments from conference groups, ensuring timely transactions.
• Provided administrative support for Director of Finance, Controller, Director of Purchasing, and Director of Systems Support.
• Organized events to promote team-building and enhance workplace morale.