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University Advancement Student Assistant Job Description

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 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 and outreach via social media and assisting with event preparation and execution. Additionally, the Student Assistant will work closely with the Donor Relations team to ensure proper communications with alumni and donors, as well as assist in tracking management of solicitations, gifts, and event attendance.

Position Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain a social media campaign that engages alumni.
• Research and compile alumni success stories for print, electronic, and social media channels.
• Craft responses to general alumni inquiries, condolence/congratulatory letters, event registrations, etc.
• Develop a working knowledge of the alumni database.
• Create and coordinate the distribution of time-sensitive materials.
• Research and analyze peer institutions' Alumni Relations 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.