Graduate Assistant, Development Position Available In Grafton, New Hampshire

Job Description Summary The Graduate Assistant

• Development will play a pivotal role in strengthening the connection between the university and its donors by engaging with alumni through various communication channels, predominantly via fundraising email platforms.

This position focuses on cultivating relationships, communicating the impact of alumni contributions, acknowledging milestones, and identifying opportunities to steward alumni in a thoughtful manner. This role requires a highly organized, outgoing, and detail-oriented individual who will work closely with the Director of Development to enhance donor stewardship efforts. Job Description Utilize fundraising platforms to manage and engage a portfolio of donors, fostering a culture of philanthropy within the alumni community. Implement stewardship plans to ensure consistent and meaningful communication with alumni donors throughout the year, that typically includes sending personalized email communications that acknowledge their contributions, birthdays, anniversaries, and other significant milestones. Update donor profiles with relevant information for personalized engagement. Proactively identify opportunities to establish and strengthen connections with alumni, encouraging their ongoing engagement with the university. Respond promptly to alumni inquiries and requests as needed, providing excellent customer service to enhance their connection to the university. Other duties as assigned by Director of Development.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge:

Bachelor’s degree required. Enrollment in a graduate program as a full-time student isrequired. Knowledge of relationship-building best practices and ability to implement into daily routine. Familiarity with fundraising and stewardship, and the role of University Advancement.

Skills:

Outgoing, positive attitude and personable, with the ability to establish meaningful connections. Strong organizational skills with attention to detail. Familiarity with working with data records or CRM systems. Ability to analyze data and provide insights to guide the development team in identifying and prioritizing giving opportunities and leadership gift potential. Excellent written communication skills, particularly in email correspondence.

Abilities:

Ability to manage a portfolio of donors through consistent engagement activities daily. Ability to work independently in a team environment. Ability to collaborate with the Development team to identify strategic stewardship opportunities and execute plans accordingly to attract contributions and support university initiatives.

ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are a representation of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term “qualified individual with a disability” means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone, through email and other electronic means, move about the office and University, handle various types of media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe, and assess. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 10 pounds unless otherwise specified in the job description.

To Apply:

Please submit your resume and a cover letter, including a brief overview of your marketing and communications skills and why you are interested in a position with University Advancement.

NOTICE:

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Saint Leo University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student and graduate success. Why Work at Saint Leo? What it’s Like to

Work Here:

Ask our employees and the one word they’d use to describe working at Saint Leo University is “Community.” Our team members all share the Saint Leo core values, positive attitudes, and problem-solving abilities, enabling them to provide excellent student centered service. Our mission is educating and preparing students for life and leadership in a challenging world. Thank you for your interest in joining the Saint Leo PRIDE! We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At Saint Leo, we offer an array of medical, dental, and vision packages as well as several add-on perks to make your benefits package truly customizable to you and your family needs. Available benefits based on employment status (Full Time vs Part Time). FREE Tuition

• Employee, Spouse, and Dependents
• Tuition Exchange Opportunity
• Dependent of Employees
• Generous Paid Leave
• Sick, Vacation, and Holidays Comprehensive Group Health Plan (Medical, Dental, and Vision) Group Medical Plan includes Teledoc, Surgery Plus, Wellness Incentive Program and more!

100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account 100% Employer-Paid Short Term Disability Insurance 100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program (healthcare and dependent options) Employer-provided life insurance Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans Nationwide Pet Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts 403b Retirement Plan Wellness Center

• Eligibility based on meeting required service period 2025 ICUBA Benefits Guide_St Leo Top Workplace Each year from 2012 to 2016, Saint Leo University was named one of Tampa Bay’s Top Workplaces by the Tampa Bay Times.

The Top Workplaces in Tampa Bay program was created by the Tampa Bay Times and WorkplaceDynamics. The companies in this survey were ranked based on leadership, compensation and training, workplace flexibility, and diversity. One of the Top-Ranked Universities in Florida One of the top-ranked universities in Florida, Saint Leo is a Catholic, liberal arts school serving learners of all faiths. We are traditional, but we are cutting edge Established in 1889 by the Order of Saint Benedict of Florida, the university seeks balanced growth in mind, body and spirit for all members of our community. Saint Leo has grown from a peaceful campus in the rolling hills of Central Florida to an institution of international consequence—ranked one of the best regional universities in the South by U.S. News & World Report Our Tampa-area campus remains committed as ever to student-centered liberal arts education, and is strengthened by the global reach of our regionally accredited online programs and Education Centers in seven states across the U.S., including on many military bases. We are Catholic, but we are for everyone Our determination to make higher education more accessible to all has made Saint Leo a world leader in redefining the 21st century university. Saint Leo now serves more than 16,000 students from 49 states and 86 countries—ranking us among the five largest Catholic higher education institutions in the United States. Saint Leo is also one of the nation’s 10 leading providers of higher education to the U.S. military. While we are proudly Catholic, we teach students not because they are Catholic, but because we are Catholic. And our faith compels us to imagine and contribute to a more socially just society. Non-Discrimination EEO Statement Saint Leo University has a strong commitment to principles of equal employment opportunity and equal access to education. Saint Leo University does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, ethic origin, genetic information, sex, gender, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law in its educational programs, admissions policies, financial aid, employment, or other school administered programs. The policy is enforced by Saint Leo University and by applicable laws such as Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII and Title IX of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Americans with Disabilities Act, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992.

The Title IX Office Office Location:

Benedictine Hall 3rd

Floor Email Address:

titleixcoordinator@saintleo.edu

Telephone Number:

(352) 588-8993

Mailing Address:

Saint Leo University ATTN:

Title IX Office 33701 C.R. 52, Saint Leo, FL 33574 The Director of Accessibility Services and the Section 504 Coordinator, Michael Bailey, may be contacted at michael.bailey02@saintleo.edu.

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