Undergrad Student Employee - University Development Services

Undergrad Student Employee - University Development Services

Benedictine University is an inclusive academic community, inspired by the Catholic intellectual tradition and Benedictine values. We seek employees who will contribute to the advancement of our mission by helping students shape lives of meaning and purpose as engaged citizens who care for the Earth, welcome people of diverse faiths and cultures, and promote the common good.

Student Employee

University Development

Part‑time, non‑benefit eligible

State minimum wage

• Assist the Director of Annual Giving with day‑to‑day operations, including data entry, donor stewardship, and general administrative support.
• Contribute to the concept, design, and production of videography projects promoting Benedictine’s Day of Giving and other fundraising campaigns.
• Support social media content creation and other digital marketing efforts to engage alumni, donors, and the campus community.
• Help with website updates, storytelling, and creative materials that represent Benedictine’s mission and values.
• Represent the Advancement Office in a professional manner when interacting with donors, alumni, and campus visitors.

Must be a currently enrolled Benedictine student in good standing.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, stand, walk, use hands to touch, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies up to 20 pounds. The employee must use a computer screen, phone and provide customer service. The role may require bending or sitting for long periods of time.

Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Following campus‑specific guidelines for pandemic protocols is required.

As a University employee you are required to complete all University‑specific and/or OSHA related training to fulfill your job duties. Specific training will be conducted online or in person. Employees must complete all trainings required by Benedictine University.

Goodwin Hall

10‑15 hours per week

Monday – Friday 9‑4

Marissa Kunkel

• Paid Time Off (PTO):
  Paid leave in accordance with State law where applicable (IL – Paid Leave Act and AZ – Earned Paid Sick Time).
• Retirement Plans
  :
  Save for your future with our supplemental retirement savings plan.
• Mental Health Support
  :
  Access to counseling and resources for mental well‑being.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP):
  Confidential support for personal or work‑related challenges.

Benedictine University does not discriminate in its admissions or educational policies, programs or activities, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other University administered programs or employment practices on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, military or veteran status, marital status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The laws applicable to Benedictine University include constitutional and statutory protections of the University’s rights as a religiously sponsored institution.

This policy of equal employment opportunity applies to all employment and personnel practices including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, promotion, training and compensation.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document upon hire. Pandemic protocol guidelines are required. Benedictine University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.