Student Office Assistant Position

The Mandel School Development and Alumni Relations Office needs a part-time student office assistant (paid $13.50/hour) for 15-20 hours per week to work onsite/in the office for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters. Federal work-study student status is required. The position will provide in-depth knowledge about donor relations and behind-the-scenes work that goes into events, fundraising and alumni relations.

Job Description:

• Excellent writing and research skills, including for e-newsletter and letters/emails;
• Using design programs, such as Canva, to create flyers and other marketing materials;
• Merging thank-you letters and handwriting notes of appreciation.
• Drafting event timelines, using registration platforms, communicating with event panelists/participants and attendees;
• Onsite events participation and support with event tasks (creating name tags, check-in, data recording for metrics, follow-up with attendees);
• Making promotional phone calls and sending emails to alumni
• Assist with Development Marketing needs (compiling stories for e-news, social media posts);
• Creating Excel spreadsheets from a CRM;
• Support with volunteer leadership groups, includind the Alumni Board and Visiting Committee;
• Organizing and scanning files;
• Researching historical data and other information;
• Organizing the office suite and inventorying swag items;
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

• Ability to work autonomously and take initiative to find answers/make contacts
• Willingness to learn new design and other platforms
• Computer proficiency
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Confidence in contacting and working directly with donors/alumni
• Willingness to make cold calls
• Attention to detail