Graduate Assistant, University Advancement

at Lewis University in Romeoville, Illinois, United States

Job Description

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Position Details
Position Title 
 Graduate Assistant, University Advancement
Position Status 
 Staff Graduate Assistant

Position Summary Information
Job Description Summary 
 The Graduate Assistant (GA) for the Office of University Advancement is responsible for providing project assistance in regard to engagement, fundraising, and stewardship.

This GA will report to the Director of Alumni Engagement. This GA may also work to support projects/events (on and off campus) such as Signum Fidei Celebration, President's Circle Dinner, Alumni Day, Scholarship Orientation, Commencement, and other alumni events.
Responsibilities 
 Responsible to model the University Mission through dedicated job performance, service excellence to constituencies, respectful collaboration and active support of the University's Mission and Catholic and Lasallian higher education.

-Assist in the execution of the overall mission of the alumni engagement effort through support of annual appeals, alumni engagement, special events, volunteer groups and donor stewardship
-Assist with fundraising and engagement campaigns, specifically gathering content/photos from archives and execution of corresponding direct mail pieces
-Assist frontline fundraisers with personal outreach in regard to giving, volunteering, events, etc.
-Assist with website page creation, editing, monitoring for campaigns/events
-Assist with data collection projects and maintain constituent records in database
-Perform any additional related tasks as required
Minimum Qualifications 
 Bachelor's degree required. Must be a graduate student enrolled in one of Lewis University's graduate programs who has skills and interests related to higher education external relations. Demonstrated computer skills, especially with Microsoft Suite. Experience with Microsoft Word Mail Merge is a plus. Oral and written communications skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines are required.
Preferred Qualifications
Essential Duties
Work hours  
 Minimum of 20 hours per week; event coverage on weekends and nights. Year round position.

Posting Detail Information
Posting Number 
 S01381
Posting Date
Closing Date
Open Until Filled 
 No
Special Instructions Summary

We invite applications from individuals that embody a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. We are fully dedicated to providing opportunities for development of the whole person. To demonstrate this commitment, Lewis University wishes to build a culturally diverse workforce which strongly encourages applications from women, underrepresented populations, individuals with disabilities and veterans.