Advancement Graduate Assistant - Alumni & Donor Engagement

William Penn University; Oskaloosa (IA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

William Penn University in Oskaloosa, IA is seeking an Advancement Office Graduate Assistant to support alumni, donors, and friends. The role provides administrative, communications, event, and project support while contributing to fundraising and engagement initiatives that advance the University’s mission.

The position reports to the Executive Vice President for Advancement and involves duties such as data entry, marketing materials, event planning, campus tours, and general office tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Acceptance into a William Penn University graduate program.
• Must maintain the minimum cumulative GPA required by William Penn University to remain eligible for graduate assistantship employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support to the Advancement Office.
• Assist with data entry, CAMS database maintenance, and record updates.
• Support alumni and donor research, including address verification and profile updates.
• Assist with donor stewardship, including mailings and filing.
• Create, edit, or organize marketing and promotional materials.
• Assist with event planning, preparation, and execution for Advancement and alumni activities.
• Compile information, stories, surveys, and other materials as needed.
• Represent the University professionally to alumni, donors, students, and campus visitors.

Skills

Confidentiality

Data entry

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Willingness to learn new software

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Graduate program acceptance

Minimum GPA requirement

Tools

CAMS

Job description

William Penn University in Oskaloosa, IA is seeking an Advancement Office Graduate Assistant to support alumni, donors, and friends. The role provides administrative, communications, event, and project support while contributing to fundraising and engagement initiatives that advance the University’s mission.

The position reports to the Executive Vice President for Advancement and involves duties such as data entry, marketing materials, event planning, campus tours, and general office tasks.