GSIE Development Assistant

Development Assistant

The Development Assistant for the Office of Development and Constituent Relations in the Graduate School and International Education (GSIE) will assist in supporting GSIE's approved fund raising goals and strategies by effectively communicating with colleagues, donors, alumni and constituents regarding fund raising efforts. This specific role will mainly be administrative in nature, including database management and record keeping, as well as occasionally planning events or meetings.

The Development Assistant will work 20 hours a week, performing duties at the Graduate School, as well as elsewhere on campus, as needed, to meet the goals of the program. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education
• At least one year of experience in a customer-facing, administrative, communications, or closely related role

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Knowledgeable in using standard computer applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, internet applications, and membership databases, with the ability to learn new platforms as required
• Skilled in marketing, event management, communications and in using social media
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when managing sensitive information, including financial reports and constituent data
• Ability to communicate professionally in English, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work well in a small, high-energy organization; a collaborator willing to take on new challenges with demonstrated ability to partner with staff and member volunteers

Salary Information: $21,500 annually, at 20 hours per week

Required Documents to Apply:
Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:
Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:
Miriam Burns, miriamb, Human Resources Business Partner GSIE

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Note:

This position is 50% appointed, which means employee will work part time hours (20 hours per week), but is eligible for most benefits.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry