Annual Giving Student Assistant

Description

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WHAT WE CAN DO TOGETHER 

The Association of Former Students engages and inspires the Aggie Network for Texas A&M University in perpetuating the Aggie Spirit. Through our Annual Fund, as well as other revenue streams, we provide scholarships, endowments, emergency student loans, and awards for faculty. Our newest colleague will join our highly motivated Development team members in advancing our mission by providing support and assistance with Annual Giving projects.  

OUR CULTURE

We work in an inclusive, professional, creative, and collaborative environment that delivers a strong positive social impact to current and former students, alumni, faculty and friends of Texas A&M University. We invest in your growth! Whether working on a project, collaborating with team members or speaking directly with donors, you will have opportunities to expand your career skills. Personal and professional growth are fundamentals in our organization. What we do and how we do it is enhanced by a team spirit and flexibility. 

THE ROLE

The Annual Giving Student Assistant communicates regularly with donors and constituents, schedules various fundraising and stewardship initiatives, and works with colleagues to create fundraising materials such as brochures, web pages and correspondence. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reporting to the Manager of Annual Giving, support and assist the Development team through:  

• Administrative support and project maintenance. 
• Interface with donors via phone, email and in person. 
• Respond to constituents in a timely manner. 
• Perform scheduling for fundraising efforts. 
• Collaborate with Gift Processing and Stewardship to resolve transaction challenges. 
• Perform related duties as assigned. 

CORE COMPETENCIES 

• Interpersonal skills. 
• Attention to detail. 
• Work in a highly confidential manner. 
• Follow through on tasks until completion. 

EMPLOYEES OF THE ASSOCIATION OF FORMER STUDENTS 

• Participate in various Association-wide activities such as engagement and fundraising goals, internal event teams, task committees, attending gameday receptions, Distinguished Alumni Gala and other external events as required.  
• Serve as an ambassador by meeting our Team Expectations, fostering relationships with students and other constituents of Texas A&M.  
• Exemplify Our Core Values: Respect, Excellence, Loyalty, Leadership, Integrity, Service. 

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES  

Minimum Requirements 

• One year of direct customer service 
• Strong written and verbal skills. 
• Excellent attention to detail. 
• Maintain focus while working under timeline pressure. 
• Proficient word processing skills. 

Preferred Requirements 

• Availability to work 15 or more hours per week. 
• Availability to work holidays and between semesters.  
• Two or more years of work experience in direct customer service role. 

PHYSICAL CAPACITY REQUIREMENTS
Ability to sit or stand throughout the day. Seldom, but occasionally carrying up to 10 pounds.  

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities;  
Please reach out to our Human Resources department to discuss your needs.  

EDUCATION & TRAINING  
Required: Currently enrolled at Texas A&M University (College Station) with a minimum of one semester completed.  

Preferred: Same as above, with two or more years remaining as a Texas A&M student.  

SUPERVISION 

Received: Manager of Annual Giving 

Given: None.