University Advancement Student Assistant

We value our students! If you see an open position that is right for you, we encourage you to apply! Position Description: If you are in search of an on-campus position that will enable you to improve your communication skills while making connections with our donor and alumni population, then the Office of University Advancement in Beatty House is the place for you! Working closely with University Advancement staff, the Student Assistant will be responsible for facilitating alumni engagement, stewardship, donor conversations and meetings, outreach via social media, and assisting with event preparation and execution. Position Responsibilities: Create and maintain a social media campaign that engages donors and alumni. Research and compile donor and alumni success stories for print, electronic, and social media channels. Assist with compiling and crafting internal and external donor briefings for meetings Act as student ambassador for University Advancement related events, as available. Assist with the development of annual Day of Giving (April 22nd) and act as a Day of Giving Ambassador. Craft responses to general alumni inquiries, condolence/congratulatory letters, event registrations, etc. Develop a working knowledge of the donor and alumni database. Create and coordinate the distribution of time-sensitive materials. Research and analyze peer institutions' Advancement marketing and communication strategies and events. Learning Outcomes: Refine written and oral communications skills. Acquire working knowledge of event planning, execution, and stewardship. Network with Chatham alumni and donors. Enhance time management skills This position is hybrid with a flexible work schedule involving office days, work from home assignments, and some evening and weekend event responsibilities. All current student employees should notify their other manager(s) if you work multiple jobs on campus at the same time. Additionally, students may not work more than 20 hours per week (combined between all campus jobs) during the academic year. Students may not exceed 980 work hours per calendar year. Student jobs do not automatically roll over to the next academic year or summer. Chatham University strives to promote a campus environment that understands and embraces multiculturalism while increasing individuals' intercultural competence. We actively work to build and sustain a diverse and culturally vibrant campus, which promotes employee and student success and retention. Chatham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity. Chatham University does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, age, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital or family status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that’s unique about our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to success, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it’s our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hardworking, curious, trustworthy, humble and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in our area.