What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graduate Assistant for Athletic Development - Annual Giving position at University of Indianapolis?
Job Description
The University of Indianapolis is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Graduate Assistant to support Athletic Development, with a focus on Annual Giving. This role is integral to driving fundraising efforts, building meaningful relationships with alumni and the broader UIndy community. The Graduate Assistant will play a key role in executing annual giving campaigns, managing constituent records and creating content that highlights the impact of philanthropic support to Greyhound Athletics. This position reports directly to the Associate Director of Athletic Engagement.
Qualifications
This position calls for but is not limited to the following:
Thank you for your interest in the University of Indianapolis! The University is a private, liberal arts university located on 65 acres just minutes from downtown Indianapolis. With more than 700 faculty and staff, it is a place where you can become part of a close-knit campus community that emphasizes the importance of community partnerships in the future growth of the University.
UIndy’s mission is to prepare its graduates for effective, responsible, and articulate membership in the complex societies in which they live and serve and for excellence and leadership in their personal and professional lives. The motto of "Education for Service" provides the foundation for our work to better our communities, both near and far.
As University employees, we know the work we do is important to our students and our communities. To accomplish our mission, we welcome talented, civic-minded, and diverse individuals from all career levels to help maintain our high standards of excellence and quality. If you want to join our dynamic environment and experience hard work, creativity, and teamwork, we welcome your application!
The University of Indianapolis is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, citizenship status, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. The University of Indianapolis does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission as required by Title IX.
Benefits
The University of Indianapolis is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Graduate Assistant to support Athletic Development, with a focus on Annual Giving. This role is integral to driving fundraising efforts, building meaningful relationships with alumni and the broader UIndy community. The Graduate Assistant will play a key role in executing annual giving campaigns, managing constituent records and creating content that highlights the impact of philanthropic support to Greyhound Athletics. This position reports directly to the Associate Director of Athletic Engagement.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree and experience in athletics, fundraising, development, or non-profit operations are preferred.
- Excellent oral and written communication, organizational, and relationship-management skills are required.
- Admittance to a University of Indianapolis graduate program prior to employment is required.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Sports Administration, Marketing, Communications, or related field.
This position calls for but is not limited to the following:
- Assist with the planning and execution of the Athletic Department’s annual giving initiatives and membership campaigns in support of the Greyhound Club.
- Manage and execute phonathon efforts, including making outbound calls to alumni and supporters for initiatives like UIndy Day, to drive participation, engagement, and philanthropic support.
- Support donor identification, cultivation, stewardship, and engagement efforts.
- Maintain and organize alumni and donor information within the department database.
- Assist in identifying prospective donors and sponsorship opportunities in collaboration with Athletic Development staff.
- Assist with the creation and distribution of donor communications, including emails, letters, campaign materials, and donor impact stories.
- Develop digital, video, and social media content promoting the Greyhound Club and Athletic Development initiatives.
- Assist with student-athlete feature stories and other content highlighting the impact of donor support.
- Manage and provide leadership to student workers assisting with development initiatives.
- Attend and assist at home football and men’s and women’s basketball games.
- Communicate professionally with alumni, donors, athletic administrators, coaches, student-athletes, and community partners.
- Assist with additional Athletic Development initiatives and projects as assigned.
Thank you for your interest in the University of Indianapolis! The University is a private, liberal arts university located on 65 acres just minutes from downtown Indianapolis. With more than 700 faculty and staff, it is a place where you can become part of a close-knit campus community that emphasizes the importance of community partnerships in the future growth of the University.
UIndy’s mission is to prepare its graduates for effective, responsible, and articulate membership in the complex societies in which they live and serve and for excellence and leadership in their personal and professional lives. The motto of "Education for Service" provides the foundation for our work to better our communities, both near and far.
As University employees, we know the work we do is important to our students and our communities. To accomplish our mission, we welcome talented, civic-minded, and diverse individuals from all career levels to help maintain our high standards of excellence and quality. If you want to join our dynamic environment and experience hard work, creativity, and teamwork, we welcome your application!
The University of Indianapolis is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, citizenship status, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. The University of Indianapolis does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission as required by Title IX.
Benefits
- Free Parking
- Onsite Health & Wellness Center