Development Associate

Current Students:
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UW‑Parkside’s Office of University Advancement seeks a highly motivated student employee to assist in telling UW‑Parkside’s story to university supporters. Through this position, you will gain professional experience working in a nonprofit setting, sharpen your communication and research skills, and contribute in important ways to University Advancement’s goals for fundraising and strengthening alumni and donor relationships. The Development Associate will report to the Director of Annual Giving.

• Conduct outbound phone calls to university supporters to express gratitude, share campus updates, and gather information about their UW‑Parkside experience.
• Maintain the integrity of the Raiser’s Edge database by processing email unsubscribes, updating contact information, and ensuring donor records are accurate.
• Assist in drafting content for high-level communications, including the Chancellor’s Society and Alumni e‑news.
• Help design the layout of email communications and digital marketing materials to ensure a visually engaging experience for alumni and donors.
• Serve as a student ambassador during University Advancement events to facilitate a positive experience for guests and supporters.
• Execute other administrative or creative projects assigned to support the goals of the Annual Giving department.

$11 per hour.

• Must be currently enrolled at UW Parkside.
• Must be proactive, self‑directed, detail‑oriented, and organized.
• Must be flexible and willing to adjust to changing priorities in a deadline‑driven environment.
• Must possess the capacity to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and web‑based applications and/or databases.

• Students with an interest in non‑profit management, fundraising, communications, marketing, public relations, and/or data management.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Must be able to communicate professionally with a variety of audiences, while maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Comfortable with phone‑based outreach.

Employment will require a criminal background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act and may include questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified applicants with disabilities.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies.