Stewardship Student Assistant

The University of Texas at Austin•Austin, UT

5d•$15•Onsite

About The Position

The McCombs School of Business is looking for a student employee to provide support for the Stewardship team within Development and External Relations. Development and External Relations (DER) is the fundraising team for the McCombs School of Business – responsible for building and maintaining relationships with donors, alumni, and friends of Texas McCombs and the University. This position specifically works with the Stewardship team, which focuses on sharing the impact of philanthropic support to McCombs through donor recognition, impact reporting and acknowledgements. We strive to demonstrate the gratitude felt by our students, faculty, and staff to our generous donors and supporters who make a McCombs education possible.

Requirements

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Must be a University of Texas at Austin student, enrolled for at least 6 credit hours.
Writing and editing experience
Well-developed proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook

Nice To Haves

Strong written and verbal communication skills
High level of attention to detail
Ability to consistently meet deadlines
Desire to learn new computer systems, software and professional skills
Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
Reliable and consistent time management skills
Strong problem-solving abilities and abstract thinking skills

Responsibilities

The Stewardship Student Assistant will primarily assist with preparing, reviewing, editing and mailing letters to McCombs donors and supporters as part of the University’s endowment reporting process.
Creating impact reports and donor recognition materials
Entering, curating and manipulating data in Excel; tracking projects and deadlines
Maintaining and updating inventory of promotional items
Preparing and assembling project mailings
Signing thank you cards
Writing and tracking donor correspondence
Assisting with other projects, as assigned
Cross training with and supporting other teams with projects, as needed
Staffing events, as availability allows
Supporting development projects
Handling sensitive and classified data in accordance with University security and compliance standards
Using Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, and Outlook) to communicate and handle projects
Collaborating on projects utilizing Box
Identifying opportunities for improved workflow and project management
Learning about scholarships and endowments at McCombs and UT
Learning and utilizing the VIP system (database used to maintain donor information)