Advancement Student Assistant

MSU Olin Health Center; East Lansing, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

MSU Olin Health Center is seeking a student-focused role to support graphic design, events, and donor relations on campus. You will craft digital and print materials for donor engagement and assist with alumni events across university initiatives.

Ideal candidates are current MSU students with strong communication, organization, and attention to detail, capable of managing multiple projects and deadlines while contributing to a collaborative university advancement team.

Qualifications

• Current MSU undergraduate or graduate student.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Design digital and print materials for donor, alumni, and engagement initiatives.
• Create graphics for email campaigns, social media, presentations, newsletters, and event promotions.
• Assist with planning and executing alumni and donor events.
• Maintain brand consistency with university guidelines.
• Edit and format photos, graphics, and other assets.

Skills

Graphic design

Communication

Organization

Project management

Microsoft Office

Education

MSU student

Graduate student

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Canva

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Job description

and the job listing Expires on October 2, 2026

Primary Responsibilities

Graphic Design & Visual Communications (40%)

• Design digital and print materials for donor, alumni, and engagement initiatives.
• Create graphics for email campaigns, social media, presentations, newsletters, and event promotions.
• Assist with developing donor recognition and stewardship materials.
• Maintain brand consistency and alignment with university and college guidelines.
• Edit and format photos, graphics, and other visual assets.

Event Planning & Support (35%)

• Assist with planning and executing alumni, donor, and college events.
• Support event logistics, registration, nametag preparation, venue setup, and event materials.
• Help coordinate attendee communications and event follow-up.
• Provide onsite support during events, including guest check-in and hospitality.
• Assist with post-event reporting and stewardship activities.

Stewardship & Advancement Support (25%)

• Assist with donor stewardship projects, including thank-you letters, donor reports, and recognition initiatives.
• Support data entry, record maintenance, and advancement-related administrative tasks.
• Help prepare materials for donor meetings and alumni engagement activities.
• Conduct basic research to support fundraising and engagement efforts.
• Assist with special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Current Michigan State University undergraduate or graduate student.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Preferred

• Experience with graphic design tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) or Canva.
• Experience creating content for social media or digital communications.
• Interest in communications, public relations, advertising, graphic design, marketing, event management, nonprofit management, fundraising, or alumni relations.

Photography, videography, or content creation experience is a plus.

Desired Skills & Attributes

• Creative thinker with strong visual design abilities.
• Professional and courteous in interactions with alumni, donors, and guests.
• Reliable, self-motivated, and collaborative team member.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Flexible schedule based on coursework and office needs
• Occasional evening availability may be required for special events
• Located in the College of Communication Arts and Sciences Advancement Office

This position is ideal for students interested in communications, public relations, advertising, marketing, event management, nonprofit leadership, or higher education advancement who are looking to build a strong professional portfolio while making a meaningful impact on the college community.