Description

Position Title: Graduate Assistant

Department: Office of Advancement – Development & Alumni Relations

Supervisor: Vice President for Advancement

Cumberland University, a private, independent liberal arts institution, is seeking a mature and energetic Office of Advancement Graduate Assistant to work a minimum of 20 hours each week, with members of the Advancement team in all areas including fundraising, alumni relations, prospect research, marketing, data management, and student engagement. This position is for individuals seeking a graduate assistant position.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Standard Expectations:

1. Possess the understanding of and commitment to the University Mission.
2. Represent the University in an appropriate and positive manner.
3. Maintain confidentiality of information.
4. Greet office visitors and answer email and phone calls in a professional and courteous manner.
5. Operate office equipment such as computers, photocopier, calculator, etc.
6. Must be willing and able to work evenings and weekend as needed.
7. Complete other tasks as assigned.

Job-Specific Expectations:

1. Provide support and leadership as assigned for alumni mentoring program and alumni-related activities including homecoming, reunions, networking events, etc. as well as work associated with the Alumni Association Board of Directors.
2. Develop and coordinate an ongoing engagement project (i.e., student alumni association) to educate current Cumberland students about the role of the Office of Advancement, how we help them, and how they can be supportive alumni upon graduating.
3. Assist with and manage selected alumni and event social media sites and webpages.
4. Assist with planning and execution of phonathon, crowdfunding, and stewardship activities as assigned.
5. Provide support for all advancement-related events including Phoenix Ball, Notes for Nurses, Ghosts & Goblets, etc.
6. Conduct prospect review and wealth-screening for individual, corporate, foundation, and planned gift prospects as requested.
7. Assist with maintaining integrity of CAMS database through systematic review and maintenance of donor and alumni information.
8. Compose, draft, and prepare Advancement correspondence as needed.

EDUCATION

Required:

1. Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
2. Must be fully accepted into a master’s degree program at Cumberland University.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Required:

1. Advanced computer knowledge and familiarity with Microsoft Office specifically Word and Excel.
2. Ability to effectively present information and respond to question.
3. Ability to multi-task effectively and efficiently.
4. Excellent people, customer service, and time management skills.
5. Excellent communication skills by phone, in person or by the written word.
6. Perform duties and responsibilities with limited supervision.
7. Make decisions and establish work priorities on essential operations.

RENUMERATION

For their services, the Office of Advancement Graduate Assistant will receive the following:

1. Full Tuition Waiver (Books and fees are not included)
2. Professional growth opportunities.

PLEASE SUBMIT COVER LETTER AND RESUME

A completed application for the Graduate Assistant position includes the following:

1. Cover letter that includes your interest in the GA position and your qualifications:

A. Background information about you.

B. Motivations for applying for the GA position.

C. Include any activities that you have participated in and/or work experiences or skills that you feel qualify you for the GA position.

D. Description of personal, leadership, and administrative skills and how you would apply them to the GA position.

E. Why are you the right fit for this job?

1. Resume.
2. Three professional or educational references.