Student Engagement Officer

Morehouse College Portal; Zwolle; On-site; EUR 16,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Morehouse College is seeking a Student Engagement Officer to strengthen ties with alumni, donors, and friends through thoughtful outreach and personal connections. You will promote events, encourage philanthropy, and share the Morehouse experience while supporting data-informed fundraising efforts.

This on-campus, work-study position runs in Fall and Spring, with a hourly pay rate between $13.00 and $15.00.

Qualifications

• GPA 2.8 (or higher)
• Full-time student in good academic standing
• Eligible for work study

Responsibilities

• Act as ambassador by maintaining open communication with alumni, donors, and friends
• Make calls, texts, and emails to update and solicit gifts during assigned shifts
• Share Morehouse experiences with alumni and donors
• Communicate goals and updates to alumni from Annual Giving
• Record relevant information for staff
• Gather alumni interests and questions for the college
• Generate excitement for major events (Founders Day, Homecoming)
• Assist Annual Giving in fostering a culture of philanthropy among students, faculty, staff, and parents
• Volunteer (unpaid) at one campus event or donor visit per semester
• Assist with data cleanup and other administrative duties

Skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Phone outreach

Dependable

Punctual

Confidentiality

Enthusiasm for Morehouse

Customer service experience (plus)

Job description

Purpose or role of this position at Morehouse

The purpose of the Student Engagement Officer role is to strengthen the relationship between Morehouse College and its alumni, donors, and friends by fostering meaningful, personal connections through outreach. Student Engagement Officers serve as ambassadors for the College, sharing updates, promoting events, and encouraging financial support for institutional priorities. By engaging in thoughtful conversations, gathering valuable feedback, and promoting a culture of philanthropy, Student Engagement Officers help ensure the continued success and legacy of Morehouse.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as an ambassador by establishing an open and engaging line of communication between Morehouse and its alumni, donors, and friends
• Participate in calling activities during designated shifts, during which time you will make phone calls, texts, and emails to alumni, donors and friends to update and share information and solicit gifts
• Share your Morehouse experience and learn more about the alumni, donors, and friends
• Communicate goals and updates to alumni as provided by Annual Giving
• Record pertinent information to be shared with appropriate staff members
• Gather information on alumni interests and questions for the college
• Garner excitement and support for major events (i.e. Founders Day, Homecoming, etc.)
• Assist Annual Giving with creating the culture of philanthropy with students, faculty and staff, and parents
• Volunteer (unpaid) in one campus event or donor visit each semester
• Assist with administrative functions such as data cleanup and other duties as assigned

Position Description

Position Description Work-Study

Office Location

Office Location On Campus

Position Accessibility

Position Accessibility In the office

Position Availability

Position Availability Fall, Spring

Select the days that are available for students to work and put the hours that are available for students to work (examples 9am-5pm, 9am-12pm & 4pm-6pm)

General Qualifications

• 2.8 GPA
• Full-time student in good academic standing
• Eligible for work study

Specific Qualifications

• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable speaking on the phone and engaging with alumni, donors, and friends of the College
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work assigned evening shifts
• Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality at all times
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately record information
• Enthusiastic about Morehouse College and willing to share personal experiences
• Prior customer service or fundraising experience is a plus, but not required

Position Classification & Hourly Pay Rate

Position Classification & Hourly Pay Rate Level 5-$ 13.00- $15.00 per hour

Employer (Company's Name)

Employer (Company's Name) Morehouse College

Address Line 1

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

Address Line 2 Gloster Hall, Suite 305

City

City Atlanta

State

State GA

Zip Code

Zip Code 30314

Department

Department Institutional Advancement

Department's Building and Office Number

Department's Building and Office Number Gloster Hall, Suite 305

Supervisor Name

Supervisor Name Rotonda Smith

Supervisor's Work Phone Number

Supervisor's Work Phone Number 4706390279

Supervisor's Work Email

Supervisor's Work Email [e-mail]

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*)

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Copy of Official Drivers License
• Copy of Official State ID
• Copy of Official Passport/Visa Card front and back of card
• Social Security Card