Job Description

Job Title: Annual Fund Student Office Assistant (WS-ST2)

Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)

Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057

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Department Name: Advancement

Unit Number (5 digits): 16223

Length of Position: See Employment Authorization

Contact Person/Supervisor: Assistant Director of Annual Giving, Communications

Wage Range: $12.00-13.00/hour

Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position)

Join the fast-paced and ever-changing Advancement division! In the role of Annual Fund Student Office Assistant, you’ll learn about what makes a fundraising office tick, gain hands-on experience administrative experience, work alongside crowdfunding and appeal campaigns, assist in student and young alumni engagement opportunities, and partake in professional development opportunities.

Transferable Skills:

• Communication skills
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Data collection and analysis
• Flexibility and multitasking
• Understanding of annual giving

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work within the St. Olaf Fund as well as division-wide to support operations
• Assist with communications including proofreading and editing appeals, creating promotional materials, compiling and analyzing email results
• Collaborate with the St. Olaf Fund and division staff on various office projects including crowdfunding campaigns
• Research and attend professional development opportunities
• Grow in knowledge of fundraising and office functions
• Attend regularly scheduled check-ins with supervisor as well as occasional staff meetings

Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills)

• Some experience in a professional administrative environment and the ability to complete assigned deliverables in a timely manner
• Some experience and familiarity working in fundraising/constituent databases (RE NXT), communications platforms (AlumnIQ, Slate), Google Drive functions, and creative software (Canva)
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Positive attitude and professional demeanor

This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice.