Advancement Operations Intern

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

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 todevelop professional, organizational, communication, and project management skills while learning about advancement, fundraising, grants, alumni engagement,and university operations.

• 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 Advancementprojects 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 Universitystaff, 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.

• 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.

• Primarily an office environment with frequent computer and phoneuse.
• 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 maybe required.