Student Assistant - University Advancement

About Us

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the states designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. As one of only three selective state institutions in the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers nationally recognized undergraduate and graduate programs that emphasize an expansive liberal arts education focused on critical thinking. Through personalized attention and award-winning, high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, leadership development, and study abroad, GCSU prepares leaders, problem solvers and life-long learners for successful careers. The university offers small class sizes and personalized attention for optimal student engagement in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through experiential learning. The universitys beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia and located only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta.

Georgia College & State University is committed to protecting academic freedom and supporting the freedom of expression as outlined in the University System of Georgias Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom policy and its Ethics Code of Conduct. For more information, visit us online at gcsu.edu.

Job Summary

The Office of University Advancement is seeking an energized and motivated student to assist across several areas, including Advancement Operations, Advancement Services, Alumni Engagement, Annual Giving, Digital Engagement, and Stewardship.

The successful candidate should have a strong passion for Georgia College & State University and an interest in advancing the mission of the university through engagement with alumni and donors. This student will support a variety of initiatives and projects while gaining valuable experience in higher education advancement.

The selected student will also have opportunities to attend and assist with several events throughout the year and will play an important role as a member of the University Advancement team.

Responsibilities

Advancement Operations -

• Assist with database management, including data entry, record updates, and routine database maintenance.
• Support database clean-up projects to help maintain accurate alumni and donor records.
• Assist with online giving processes and other administrative tasks that support Advancement operations

Customer Service -

• Donor Engagement.
• Alumni Relations.
• Crowdfunding.
• Stewardship.

Alumni Engagement -

• Assist with creating and gathering content for Georgia College & State University Alumni social media channels.
• Support the planning and execution of alumni events by assisting with event setup, registration, and guest engagement.
• Serve as a student ambassador by interacting with alumni and representing the student experience at engagement events.

Other Duties as Assigned -

Preform other duties as needed.

Required Qualifications

Other Required Qualifications

Student enrolled in at least six credit hours as an undergraduate student at Georgia College & State University.

Ability to work a flexible schedule around class commitments

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience

• One or more years of data entry experience.
• Excellent organizational skills, advanced skills in word processing, Excel, and other Office suite programs.
• Knowledge of Banner database system.
• Must be able to complete tasks with little supervision and complete accuracy.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

SKILLS

Demonstrated professionalism and dependability.

Detail oriented.

Demonstrated decision-making and problem-solving skills.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Outstanding customer service skills.

Must be proactive and able to engage with varied constituency.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG). The Board of Regents prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individuals age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from the participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any USG program or activity because of the individuals protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individuals protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.

This position does not have any financial responsibilities.

This position will not be required to drive.

This role is considered a position of trust.

This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).

This position will not travel.

This position does not require security clearance.