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Development Graduate Assistant (2 openings)

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Development Graduate Assistant (2 openings)
Bridget Kostello

Hours: 15/week

The Graduate Assistant will be responsible for assisting the Development Department in efforts related to fundraising, grant research, and hospitality. Learn first hand options in non-traditional ministry.

 

Alumni Affairs and Development Graduate Assistant (2 openings)
Hours: 15/week
Reporting to: Director of Development Erin Hammond
Description:
The Graduate Assistant will be responsible for assisting the Development Department in efforts related to fundraising, grant research, and hospitality. Learn to work in non-traditional ministry.
Duties:
•         Work with the development team to plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate activities which support and engage Aquinas alumni and cultivate and thank our friends and donors
•         Assist in building up content and publishing social media communications
•         Attend and staff major development events (Great Preacher Award, Lunches, Board of Trustee Meetings, etc.)
•         Serve as the lead staff person for several projects. These projects will be determined based on the graduate assistant's skills and interest areas and the needs of the development office
•         Engage alumni and donors in the field, create content, and learn about mission driven programming 
 
 
Learning Outcomes:
•         Improve writing and verbal communication skills
•         Develop time management and/or conflict negotiation skills
•         Use critical thinking to solve problems
•         Prepare for real-world employment
•         Learn about career options
•         Gain the ability to see connections between work and academics
 
 
Qualifications:
•         Experience in event planning and implementation (preferred but not required)
•         Strong written and verbal communication skills
•         Organized and able to quickly adapt to change
•         Aptitude to work independently and creatively
•         Ability to provide excellent/high level of service to our stakeholders
•         Intermediate research and reporting skills
•         Ability to lift up to 25 lbs (most often by moving event supplies, tables/chairs, storage items)
•         Intermediate (or advanced) software skill level
 

 

 

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