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Job Summary:
This position supports the Advancement Services staff with varied functions of research, records management, and general support. This position is responsible for accurate database entry and organization, assisting staff members in assembling mailed appeals and letters, providing information to staff, and other duties as assigned.Â
Duties/Responsibilities:
This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other job-related instructions as requested by the supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
- Assist staff with development research using online sources and hard copy texts and developing reports to show completed research in a concise and professional manner.Â
- General clerical duties and front desk support (e.g., answering phones and routing calls, filing, copying various materials, operating all office machines; maintaining files, and processing information of a confidential nature.) Provide information and assistance to visitors.
- Assists with other areas of University Advancement including but not limited to data entry, event assistance, and donor recognition.
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Required Skills/Abilities:Â
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum knowledge, skills, and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Â
- Ability to handle confidential material
- Ability to use professional interpersonal and customer service skills
- Ability to use effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to use basic office machines, basic computer programs, email/social media/website, and spreadsheet computer softwareÂ
- Ability to organize and prioritize workload efficiently and in a timely manner in order to complete job responsibilities
- Ability to provide extreme attention to detail and be self-motivated
- Ability to learn new software and comfortable working with Microsoft Outlook and Excel
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Education and Experience:Â
- Must be a regular, full-time student, enrolled in at least 12 hours per semester
- Must have a completed FAFSA on file with Financial Aid for the current academic year
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Work Conditions:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Physical Requirements:Â
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
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