Development Assistant

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Work type:Support Staff
Pay Grade: 05
Major Administrative Unit / College: President
Department: Intercollegiate Athletics 10070478
Sub Area: AP- Professionals
Salary: Pay Commensurate with Experience
Location:East Lansing
Categories:On-Call, Temporary

Unit Position Summary

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Support stewardship-related efforts through benefit fulfillment according to donor level, as well as highlighting the impact of individualized philanthropy.
• Provide support for donor events, including registration, setup and tear down, coordinating with vendors, and assisting donor needs.
• Lead and support game day operational priorities
• Supervise and schedule student workers/groups for assignments related to event parking, premium seating in football, basketball, and hockey
• Aid in communications efforts, including social media, website, and mailings
• Provide exemplary customer service to all constituents
• Develop and maintain donor relationships via phone, email, and in person
• Assist in identification, discovery, acquisition, and retention initiatives
• Execute renewal, lapsed, and long lapsed donor calls asking for support
• Research prospects and make introductory calls
• Engage with donors who are within 10% of next donor level
• Acknowledge and welcome new Spartan Fund donors
• Provide coverage in front office area greeting donors and answering phones when necessary
• Other duties as assigned

Desired Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree and experience in athletics, sales, higher education, or related field.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint;
• Experience with using Outlook and other scheduling tools;
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks, details, and prioritize work to meet deadlines;
• Demonstrated excellence in communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills and ability to interact with varied constituents in a timely, courteous and professional manner;
• Ability to interpret information in order to coordinate events and respond to questions; demonstrates a work orientation that includes problem solving, teamwork and adaptability to change, focus on service, and continuous learning for self-improvement

Position Summary(Basic Job Function)

This is a temporary or an on-call position. Provides professional support. Responsibilities may include general business, science, medical, agricultural or other professional support functions. Term: Temps can work two (2) nine (9) month terms with a week break in service in between and at the end of the second term terminate for three (3) months or switch to an on-call. On-Call allowed to work 1039 hours in any twelve (12) month period.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Resume

Together-we-will Statement

The university is requiring all MSU students, faculty and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 with limited exceptions. Learn more at: https://msu.edu/together-we-will/

Work Hours

May include nights and weekends for events

Website

www.msuspartans.com

Advertised:Oct 4, 2022 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:Nov 30, 2022 Eastern Standard Time