TITLE OF POSITION:
Advancement Operations Intern
DEPARTMENT:
Office of Advancement
LOCATION:
Grand Rapids, W.A. Lettinga Campus
PAY:
$13.73/hour
REPORTS TO:
Executive Vice President for Advancement and/or designated Advancement staff
SUMMARY
The Advancement Operations Intern provides administrative and project support to the Office of Advancement while gaining hands-on professional experience in higher education advancement. The intern will assist with projects, events, communications, data organization, research, and general office operations. This position offers a college student the opportunity to develop professional, organizational, communication, and project management skills while learning about advancement, fundraising, grants, alumni engagement, and university operations.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist Advancement staff with administrative tasks and special projects.
- Support the planning and coordination of meetings, events, and Advancement activities.
- Assist with preparing meeting materials, presentations, reports, correspondence, and other documents.
- Conduct basic research and compile information for Advancement projects and initiatives.
- Enter, organize, and maintain information using spreadsheets, databases, and other University systems.
- Assist with gathering and formatting data for reports, presentations, proposals, and other materials.
- Support Advancement communications and event promotion as needed.
- Assist with organizing files, records, supplies, and project materials.
- Provide professional and courteous assistance to University staff, donors, alumni, students, and other constituents.
- Handle University and constituent information with appropriate confidentiality.
- Participate in Advancement team meetings and professional learning opportunities.
- Understand and abide by applicable University policies and procedures.
- Demonstrate and promote the University''s Cultural Values.
- Perform other related duties and projects as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Currently enrolled at Davenport; students in the College of Business or a related field.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
- Comfortable using Microsoft Office or Google Workspace and willing to learn additional systems.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Professional, dependable, and willing to learn.
- Ability to appropriately handle confidential information.
- Previous office or professional experience is helpful but not required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT / SCHEDULE
- Primarily an office environment with frequent computer and phone use.
- Occasional support for Advancement events or activities outside regular business hours may be requested based on the intern''s availability.
- Occasional lifting of materials or supplies up to 25 pounds may be required.