Advancement Office Assistant

Job Details

Job Location:

Charleston Southern University - NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406 Position Type:
Part Time

Student Employment - Development Office Assistant Charleston Southern University

This Federal Work-Study position is designed to support the mission, vision, and goals of Charleston Southern University (CSU) by providing a student with the opportunity to gain valuable work experience related to their educational or career objectives. The role focuses on developing professional skills including integrity, communication, critical thinking, and collaboration, preparing the student for responsible roles in society.

• Perform general office duties such as filing, preparing mailings, copying documents, computer tasks, and making phone calls.
• Provide support for department events and special projects as needed.
• Assist with maintaining accurate and confidential records.
• Help foster communication between the university and its alumni and donors.
• Gain a foundational understanding of the university's organizational structure and its fundraising efforts.
• Maintain a high degree of accuracy in all assigned tasks.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Flexible schedule up to 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday, between 8:00 a.m.
  
  - 5:00 p.m.
• Some evening hours may be required depending on departmental needs and student availability.
• The work schedule will be coordinated with academic, exam, and chapel commitments.

Hourly wage, based on university student employment guidelines.

• These roles are intended to provide students with a meaningful employment experience that contributes to both their personal and career development.
• Students enrolled in courses during the semester they are working are FICA exempt.
• Students not enrolled in the semester are required to pay FICA taxes.
• Students are not permitted to work during scheduled class times.

• Must be a currently enrolled CSU student with Federal Work-Study eligibility.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Professional demeanor with excellent verbal and written communication.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to confidentiality.
• Demonstrated integrity, punctuality, dependability, and a positive attitude.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently or as part of a team.

Charleston Southern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This job description outlines the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.