Alumni Relations Assistant

Texas Wesleyan University; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Texas Wesleyan University, Office of Alumni Relations, is seeking a work-study student assistant to help plan and create department communications and events. The role is part-time (12-15 hours/week) under the Director of Alumni Relations.

The student will assist with event planning, news and email communications, and social media content across Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn, while handling alumni mailings and general office duties. Strong customer service is important.

Qualifications

• Must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher to be considered for the position.
• Freshman or higher classification at the time of official start date.

Responsibilities

• Assist with event planning, set-up and take-down for the office of advancement and alumni relations.
• Assist with creation and implementation of news stories, email communications and the monthly alumni newsletter.
• Assist with the creation of social media strategy and post to alumni social media platforms – Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn
• Assist with alumni mailings
• Assist with administrative duties of the alumni office
• Provide excellent customer service when answer incoming office phone calls and with campus guests

Skills

Customer service

Writing/editing

Social media management

Education

GPA 2.5 or higher

Freshman or higher

Tools

Canva

Adobe

Job description

The Texas Wesleyan University Office of Alumni Relations is seeking a work-study student assistant. Under the direction of the Director of Alumni Relations this part-time position is responsible for assisting with the planning and creation of department communications and events. 12-15 hours per week.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assist with event planning, set-up and take-down for the office of advancement and alumni relations

Assist with creation and implementation of news stories, email communications and the monthly alumni newsletter

Assist with the creation of social media strategy and post to alumni social media platforms – Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn

Assist with alumni mailings

Assist with administrative duties of the alumni office

Provide excellent customer service when answer incoming office phone calls and with campus guests

Education, Certifications and/or Licenses

Must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher to be considered for the position

Experience

Freshman or higher classification at the time of official start date.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Customer service and people skills

Ideal candidate will have the ability to write and/or edit promotional material for alumni events and program postings

Graphic design ability using Canva or Adobe preferred

Proficient knowledge of Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn

Ability to handle confidential information appropriately

Open Until Filled Yes

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you eligible for Work Study?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you available to work during the hours 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you available to work in the evening (6 pm to 10 pm)?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you available to work weekends?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Can you work 15-20 hours per week
  • Yes
  • No
• * Please select your current classification:
  • Freshman
  • Sophomore
  • Junior
  • Senior
• * List all languages you speak fluently other than English (if any):

  (Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Class Schedule (Student Employment Only)

Optional Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts
• Financial Aid Work Study Award Letter (Student Employment Only)