Advancement Operations Intern

Davenport University; Michigan; On-site; USD 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Davenport University is seeking an Advancement Operations Intern for the Office of Advancement at the Grand Rapids campus. The intern will provide administrative and project support, gaining experience in higher education fundraising, alumni engagement, and university operations.

Responsibilities include supporting meetings, events, data handling, and communications. The role emphasizes confidentiality, teamwork, and professional development in a office setting.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled at Davenport University in the College of Business or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office or Google Workspace and willing to learn additional systems.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Professional, dependable, and willing to learn.
• Ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Assist Advancement staff with administrative tasks and special projects.
• Support planning and coordination of meetings, events, and Advancement activities.
• Assist with preparing meeting materials, presentations, reports, correspondence, and other documents.
• Conduct basic research and compile information for Advancement projects and initiatives.
• Enter, organize, and maintain information using spreadsheets, databases, and other University systems.
• Assist with gathering and formatting data for reports, presentations, proposals, and other materials.
• Support Advancement communications and event promotion as needed.
• Assist with organizing files, records, supplies, and project materials.

Skills

Written communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Independent and collaborative work

Confidential information handling

Education

Currently enrolled at Davenport University (College of Business or related)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

TITLE OF POSITION: Advancement Operations Intern

DEPARTMENT: Office of Advancement

LOCATION: Grand Rapids, W.A. LettingaCampus

PAY: $13.73/hour

REPORTS TO: Executive Vice President forAdvancement and/or designated Advancement staff

SUMMARY

The Advancement Operations Intern provides administrativeand project support to the Office of Advancement while gaining hands-onprofessional experience in higher education advancement. The intern will assistwith projects, events, communications, data organization, research, and generaloffice operations. This position offers a college student the opportunity todevelop professional, organizational, communication, and project managementskills while learning about advancement, fundraising, grants, alumni engagement,and university operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist Advancement staff with administrative tasks and specialprojects.
• Support the planning and coordination of meetings, events, and Advancement activities.
• Assist with preparing meeting materials, presentations, reports, correspondence, and other documents.
• Conduct basic research and compile information for Advancementprojects and initiatives.
• Enter, organize, and maintain information using spreadsheets, databases, and other University systems.
• Assist with gathering and formatting data for reports, presentations, proposals, and other materials.
• Support Advancement communications and event promotion as needed.
• Assist with organizing files, records, supplies, and projectmaterials.
• Provide professional and courteous assistance to Universitystaff, donors, alumni, students, and other constituents.
• Handle University and constituent information with appropriate confidentiality.
• Participate in Advancement team meetings and professional learning opportunities.
• Understand and abide by applicable University policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate and promote the University's Cultural Values.
• Perform other related duties and projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently enrolled at Davenport; students in the College ofBusiness or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office or Google Workspace andwilling to learn additional systems.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Professional, dependable, and willing to learn.
• Ability to appropriately handle confidential information.
• Previous office or professional experience is helpful but notrequired.

WORKENVIRONMENT / SCHEDULE

• Primarily an office environment with frequent computer and phoneuse.
• Occasional support for Advancement events or activities outsideregular business hours may be requested based on the intern's availability.
• Occasional lifting of materials or supplies up to 25 pounds maybe required.