Graduate Assistant University Advancement

Job Details

Job Location:

Ottawa University
- Ottawa, Kansas
- Ottawa, KS 66067

Position Type:
Graduate Assistant – Part Time

Hours:

29

Travel Percentage:
Yes – Driving MVR Required

Job Category:
Business Financials

This is a graduate assistant position responsible for assisting with UW Advancement development, church relations and alumni initiatives & support activities.

• Assist with planning & implementation of development (fundraising) projects including but not limited to the OU Forever More Campaign, OU Braves Classic golf tournament and Donor Appreciation Days.
• Assist with alumni programs including but not limited to the Alumni Association, Braves Hall of Fame, class reunions, and off‑site alumni gatherings.
• Assist with event planning for Homecoming weekend and other events as assigned.
• Assist with advancement services reporting as requested.
• Assist with Fredrikson Center programming and work with University Chaplain on barrier reduction support and other duties as requested.
• Assist with marketing and social media strategy and implementation for advancement programming accounts.
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality with regard to records.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of social media outlets and how to successfully utilize this technology
• Ability to work as part of a team to plan and execute events
• Ability to show initiative and leadership
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong organizational skills

• Model and encourage collaboration among University departments ensuring effective communication and operations.
• Understand the University’s policies and procedures, and exercise good judgment accordingly. Assure that University and student information is managed in a confidential and ethical manner in accordance with the University’s Code of Conduct and Ethics.
• Provide leadership through conduct, attitude, and professionalism. Represent the University to students, external groups, faculty, and staff in a way that reflects positively on the University.
• Be mindful and supportive of the overall Mission of Ottawa University.
• Exercise Inclusivity in your daily actions accruing alignment within expectations of the University’s Mission Statement and Statement of Inclusion, Openness, and Community.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job‑related instructions and to perform any other job‑related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Ottawa University is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate in recruitment or employment on the basis of race, age, sex, color, religion, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

GRADUATE ASSISTANT GENERAL INFORMATION: A limited number of graduate assistants are available through various departments and campus locations. The selected candidates will be granted tuition waiver (18 credit hours per year) for one of Ottawa University’s graduate programs, a partial meal allowance and a bi‑weekly living stipend paid over 12 months. Renewals for a…