Student Assistant for Development

Florida Atlantic University • Boca Raton, FL

7d • $15 • Onsite

About The Position

Florida Atlantic University is seeking an FAU Undergraduate Student for the position of Student Assistant for Development - Boca Raton, FL. The College of Education is inviting applications for a Student Assistant for Development. This is an exciting opportunity for a student to gain firsthand office experience in a university environment. We are looking for a highly motivated, professional-minded student to serve as a Student Development Assistant and provide a wide range of database research, administrative and general support to the College of Education Development team.

Requirements

• Florida Atlantic University degree-seeking undergraduate student with a minimum of six credit hours (or twelve if international) and a 2.0 GPA.
• Possess at least a sophomore status at Florida Atlantic (26+ completed credit hours).
• Must be reliable and able to manage time to work on multiple projects.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite programs.

Nice To Haves

• The ideal student candidate will enjoy working as part of a team, be extremely detail-oriented, have a strong working knowledge of common office computer programs such as Microsoft Office, and be eager to learn about fundraising.
• An interest in philanthropy/ non-profit management.
• Possess a curious mind and a passion for learning.
• Demonstrate a strong donor service attitude.
• Maintain a high level of integrity and accountability.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision and a self-starter attitude.
• Creative, out-of-box thinking.
• Experience creating graphics using Microsoft Publisher, Canva, or a similar program is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Working collaboratively with the Director of Development and Development Associate on the implementation of a robust development strategy.
• Participating in the donor cultivation process from research to gift, including coordination of strategy meetings, basic donor research, visit planning, donor acknowledgment, documentation and follow-up.
• Working as part of a team in a professional office setting.
• Operating and utilizing computers and multi-function copier.
• Work closely with the Development Associate to prepare for, attend and represent the College at various student and alumni events.
• Handling and maintaining confidential information.
• Performs other job-related duties assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees