Graduate Assistantship Office of Institutional Advancement (OIA)
About The Position
The Graduate Assistant in the Office of Institutional Advancement supports fundraising, alumni engagement, stewardship, communications, and advancement operations while pursuing a master’s degree at Talladega College. This position provides hands-on professional experience in higher education advancement and supports the College’s fundraising, engagement, and institutional visibility goals. Graduate Assistantship defined A graduate assistantship is a structured appointment in which a graduate student is employed by the college while enrolled in a master’s or doctoral degree program. In exchange for performing assigned duties such as administrative support, teaching assistance, research, or professional services, the student receives compensation, which may include hourly wages, a stipend, tuition remission or reduction, and/or other educational benefits. Graduate assistantships are designed to provide financial support, professional development, and practical experience aligned with the student’s academic program and the institution’s operational needs.
Requirements
- Admission to and enrollment in a Talladega College master’s degree program
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion
Nice To Haves
- Interest in higher education administration, nonprofit management, communications, or fundraising
- Experience with databases, CRM systems, or administrative support
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a professional office environment
Responsibilities
- Assist with the day-to-day operations of the Office of Institutional Advancement
- Support gift processing, data entry, and donor record maintenance in the College’s advancement system
- Assist with the preparation of reports, tracking metrics, and organizing advancement data
- Maintain confidentiality and accuracy of donor and institutional information
- Support annual giving, campaigns, and special fundraising initiatives
- Assist with donor acknowledgments, stewardship correspondence, and impact reporting
- Conduct basic prospect research under supervision
- Support preparation of fundraising materials and donor communications
- Assist with alumni outreach, engagement initiatives, and communications
- Support planning and execution of alumni events, donor receptions, and institutional programs
- Assist with event logistics, registration tracking, and post-event follow-up
- Assist with advancement-related communications, including newsletters, emails, and digital content
- Support coordination with the Office of Communications and Branding on advancement messaging
- Assist with social media content scheduling and engagement related to advancement initiatives
- Assist with research related to grants, corporate partnerships, and philanthropic opportunities
- Support special projects aligned with institutional priorities, campaigns, and board initiatives
- Perform other advancement-related duties as assigned
Benefits
- A fifty percent (50%) tuition reduction is available after successful completion of the first semester.
- Tuition benefit is subject to institutional policies, funding availability, continued enrollment in an approved master’s degree program, and satisfactory job performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
