Extra Help/Development Associate

University of Arkansas System • Little Rock, AR

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock (Little Rock Athletics) is seeking an Extra Help/Development Associate to play a critical role in the daily operations of the Trojan Athletic Fund (TAF). This individual will gain practical experience that will prepare them for a full-time opportunity in college athletics development. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail and time management
• Ability to set priorities, handle multiple assignments and deadlines
• Display good judgement while operating in a flexible and professional manner
• Maintain a customer-service orientation
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work collaboratively
• Strong capabilities in website design, branding and content management
• Exceptional computer skills with the Adobe Creative Suite
• Initiative and independent thinking, planning and decision-making
• Ability to engage donors and prospective donors at TAF and athletic events
• Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide general office support during regular business day including but not limited to: answering phone calls, responding to emails and text messages and providing necessary follow-up; greeting visitors; providing administrative support to Trojan Athletic Fund staff.
• Responsible for making phone calls to renew and upgrade Trojan Athletic Fund member donations.
• Assist development staff with member benefit fulfillment including mailings and other stewardship initiatives.
• Assist, market, and promote Trojan Athletic Fund at events.
• Serve as a game day point of contact for donor hospitality areas.
• Responsible for gathering and maintaining data as well as creating donor bios and profiles.
• Assist with managing student interns to include on-boarding, training, task management, etc.
• Collaborate closely with ticket manager, media relations and marketing / digital media staff to enhance visibility of TAF through the creation of on-brand collateral.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level