Lead Advancement Assistant - College of Business

The pay range for this position is $14.42- $17.50/hr. 

The College of Business (COB) is looking for an organized, creative, and motivated individual to join the College of Business Development Office. You will directly support the Development team and will be an integral part of enhancing all aspects of development, donor relations, stewardship and office management. Please see below for more details on what our team does!

Start Date:  We are looking for a student that can start in April 2024 (10 - 15 hours/week) and throughout the remainder of the school year as schedules allow; we are also needing assistance throughout the summer (6-10 hours/week).

What You’ll Be Doing  

• Lead a team of student assistants, delegating tasks, providing guidance, and ensuring the completion of assigned duties.
• Facilitate training sessions and onboard new student staff members, ensuring they are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in their roles.
• Serve as a point of contact for student staff, addressing questions, concerns, and providing ongoing support and mentorship.
• Extensive use of Ascend CRM database (training provided) - Pull weekly giving, create accurate reports and compiling into easy-to read formats, and maintain up-to-date records of COB alumni, donors, friends, and other contacts DP, V/WC, C, TW
• Prospect Research - Research current and potential prospects on internet and other search engines CT/PS, PA
• Event Coordinating - Assist Development team with Homecoming Tailgate, Canvas Stadium Suite, and Scholarship Luncheon events including managing RSVPs, event reservations and details, event decorating and hosting GC, CT/PS, DP, V/WC, CD, IT, C, L
• Gift Processing - Develop an understanding of gift processing, working with the CSU Foundation, Constituent and Gift Information, and other University Advancement areas to accurately document and acknowledge gifts DP, PA
• Assist and manage various aspects of Development office communications PA
• Donor Acknowledgements – write weekly acknowledgment letters that recognize donors and encourage long-term relationships PA

Additional Responsibilities as Needed

• General administrative duties/miscellaneous requests – copying, filing, stuffing/labeling envelopes for mailings, document delivery to campus buildings CD, TW
• Develop an understanding of department accounts and accounting software and assist with processing P-Cards, travel reimbursements, and office supply orders CD, TW
• Outlook– schedule meetings, add business contacts, update calendars CD, TW
• Compile, edit, and distribute annual scholarship gratitude letters to donors DP, V/WC, CTW

What We are Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Must be a CSU student in good standing
• Available a minimum of 10 hours per week
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Publisher
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proven success in being organized and detail-oriented
• Proven leadership abilities
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to cooperate and actively collaborate with team members
• Self-motivated, flexible, dependable, time management skills
• Upholds CSU Principles of Community and UA's mission for Inclusive Excellence by contributing to and providing an inclusive and respectful experience for colleagues and external audiences

Preferred qualifications (but not required)

• Ability to work a minimum of 3 hour blocks of time
• Second year or Third year of your time at CSU
• Experince working with the College of Business

Additional Job Details 

• Pay rate: $14.42- $17.50/hr, commensurate with class standing and previous experience (Undergraduate students- $14.42 $16.50/hr; Graduate students- $14.42 -$17.50/hr)
• Anticipated start date: April 2024
• Benefits information: Employee benefits information can be found on the CSU HR Website
• Background check information: University Advancement conducts background checks on all final candidates

Who We Are 

The division of University Advancement at CSU is responsible for raising private financial support for the University. Our 150 staff members have raised over $1.2 billion for CSU in just the last 8 years. We facilitate individuals, corporations, foundations, and other university constituents giving back to campus priorities like faculty research, student scholarships, new buildings, and new programs that benefit our community and our students. We also help university alumni, donors and friends stay connected to CSU through events, communications, the Alumni Association and more.  

The College of Business (COB) Development Office connects with and facilitates meaningful relationships with COB alumni, donors, and friends. The COB development team works to gain the support of time, talent, and treasure to support scholarships, facilities, and student success.

You Belong Here  

University Advancement employs over 60 students of all majors, class standings, backgrounds, skill levels, and areas of interest in part-time, on-campus positions. Our student roles provide CSU students with the opportunity to experience University Advancement’s culture, complete impactful projects, gain real-world work experience in their area of interest, and grow both personally and professionally under the guidance of their supervisor and their team. In addition to your job responsibilities, we provide a structured onboarding & training program, various optional professional development and networking sessions, and the opportunity to decide if you’d like to pursue a career with CSU University Advancement after you graduate.  

We have over 27 different teams, so no matter what you are interested in, there is something here for you! No previous experience or knowledge of advancement is required, and some student roles may have the opportunity to work over holiday breaks and/or the summer.   

Learn More 

Check out our careers website for more information about paid student employment opportunities with UA, or reach out to Kaitlyn.Howell@colostate.edu. You can also find us at the CSU Career Fairs! If you are interested in volunteer student opportunities with UA please check out our Ram Handlers and Presidential Ambassadors programs.