SPA Development Assistant (Student)

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Department:

School of Public Affairs Development

Time Type: Part time

Job Description:

Summary:

The Office of Advancement & Alumni Relations is seeking a student assistant to provide professional assistance to the School of Public Affair’s advancement team. Students interested in gaining experience in the field of development, including working with alumni, event, and trip planning, and assisting with fundraising projects are encouraged to apply. The student worker will be responsible for confidential information, so discretion and professionalism are extremely important.

Typical assignments include:

Curating alumni and donor information through analyzing data in Excel spreadsheets, conducting online research, and updating information in our database.

Reviewing donor reports and drafting acknowledgement communications including mail, email, and telephone.

Assisting the team with event planning (SPA programs and All American Weekend), business trip planning, and site visit.

Assisting the Assistant Dean of Development, Director of Development and Advancement Coordinator with administrative tasks as needed.

Hours Per Week:

Max 20 hours per week.

Required Education and Experience

A high school diploma or its equivalent is required.

This position allows students to develop communication and professional skills in an office setting that will serve them throughout their academic and postgraduate careers.

The successful applicant will display professional communication skills through phone, email, and in person along with writing experience.

Be proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and pay close attention to detail.

This position requires the ability to work independently with minimal supervision and a willingness to learn and to be a team player is essential for the success of this position.

Preferred Education and Experience

Experience with Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and database management software/CRM is a plus.

Federal Work Study award students are encouraged to apply.

Work Study: No

Other Details

This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

American University is an E-Verify employer.

Current American University Employees

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Contact Us

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