Graduate Assistant - Advancement Office

The University of Pikeville (UPIKE) is actively seeking a Graduate Assistant for the Advancement Office. The Graduate Assistant will provide direct support for the Advancement Office by performing the following responsibilities:

Responsibilities:

1. Manage Young Alumni appeals and student-engaged fundraisers.
2. Professionally interact (face-to-face and via phone) with executive donors, high prospective donors, alumni, trustees, and other dignitaries.
3. Assist with alumni events, meetings as required, fundraisers, and mailings.
4. Provide high-quality administrative support, help manage digital communication, and assist with fundraising efforts.
5. Assist with data integrity by accurately updating records and linking contact information for constituent database.
6. Assist the team in engaging students and thanking donors to cultivate philanthropy by writing letters, acknowledging giving milestones, and sending thank you cards.
7. Learn about CASE standards and regulations governing contributions/IRS guidelines.
8. Support staff and team with other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Must have a minimum of Bachelor’s degree and be accepted into graduate program at UPIKE.
• Must have excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Must have excellent writing skills, critical thinking skills, high degree of attention to details, and be self-directed.
• Must have experience working with office equipment, e.g. computer, copiers, scanner, multi-line office phone.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel spreadsheets.
• Must be familiar with conducting research.
• Must have a willingness to learn new things. 
• Must be dependable and interact as a functioning member of the Advancement team.
• Must understand the importance of keeping all information confidential.

**Graduate Assistants receive tuition waivers of up to 6 hours of classes per semester, housing & a meal plan. However, if the GA does not reside on campus, then he/she will receive a monthly stipend in lieu of room & board. The meal plan covers the actual number of weeks that classes are in session during the fall, spring, and summer semesters.

Important Notes: Resume and other application materials will be reviewed to determine if you meet the required qualifications for the position. If it is determined that you meet the required qualifications, your application materials will be used to identify a top group of the most highly qualified candidates. Please, specifically address the qualifications, competencies and desired qualifications in your resume and application materials.

The University of Pikeville is committed to providing a safe and productive learning, living and working community. To achieve this goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history.

The University of Pikeville is an equal opportunity employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. The University of Pikeville does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age or disabilities in its programs, activities, hiring, or the admission of students.

For more information about the University of Pikeville, please visit http://www.upike.edu. Interested applicants should complete the online application by visiting http://jobs.upike.edu. In addition to the application, interested applicants are requested to attach to their application a letter of interest, current resume, and the contact information for three to five professional references.