Position Title:

Graduate Assistant - Annual Giving

Job Description:

Serve as a graduate assistant within the Office of Development. Perform a variety of administrative and office duties related to all facets of fundraising.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Annual Giving & Campaigns
Support fundraising campaigns across mail, email, digital, and social channels, including maintaining lists and tracking results.

Day of Giving
Assist with logistics, gift tracking, communications, and day‑of engagement activities.

Stewardship & Leadership Annual Giving
Coordinate donor recognition, events, and communications, ensuring accurate record‑keeping.

Scholarship Support
Track scholarship activity and assist with donor and recipient information.

Communications & Data
Proofread materials, manage donor accuracy checks, produce newsletters, and support database/reporting projects.

Events
Support major Advancement events throughout the year.

Job Requirements: Education, Experience and Skills:

• Graduate student with strong attention to detail, writing skills, confidentiality, Microsoft Office proficiency, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in fundraising/communications, familiarity with advancement CRMs, event or digital campaign support, and interest in philanthropy.

Salary/Hours/Benefits

• A stipend of $6000 per academic year.
• 20 hours per week for 9 months (August – May)
• Tuition Remission Benefits (2 courses in the fall and 2 courses in the spring).

Part time