Data and Records Assistant for Advancement Services

Mercer University; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercer University seeks a part-time Data and Records Assistant to support the Office of University Advancement. The role focuses on providing excellent customer service, managing administrative tasks, and maintaining database accuracy. Ideal candidates should be organized, detail-oriented, and possess strong interpersonal skills, working between 10 to 20 hours a week. This position begins in Spring 2025 and offers a chance to build valuable work experience.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Work-study opportunity

Qualifications

• Experience working in a professional office environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to problem-solve and manage project details.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and greet alumni, donors, and visitors.
• Complete administrative assignments including data entry.
• Answer and direct calls to appropriate personnel.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

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Data and Records Assistant for Advancement Services

Apply locations Macon Campus time type Part time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id JR102602

Application Instructions:

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Job Family:

Student Regular Wage, Student Work Study

Department:

University Advancement

Supervisor:

Chrystal Bate

Job Title:

Data and Records Assistant for Advancement Services

Job Description:

As a professionally minded student leader, you will serve as a representative of the Office of University Advancement, responsible for ensuring a culture of excellent customer service. You will be primarily responsible for reception, administrative, and project based work. If you have experience in reception, database entry, excel spreadsheets, and enjoy repetitive clerical tasks, this may be the opportunity for you!

Work schedule for this position requires 10 hours minimum (with additional hours available; max 20 hours per week) for Spring 2025).

Responsibilities:

• Welcome and greet alumni, donors, and visitors to the Office of University Advancement.
  • Provide guidance and direction to visitors with a welcoming and friendly lobby/reception experience.
  • Offer guidance and direction to conference rooms for large meetings
  • Facilitate notifying building staff of their guest arrivals and deliveries.
  • Dress professionally (business casual attire).
    
• Professionally answer and direct calls to the appropriate faculty or staff person, or to the appropriate school, department, or unit, respectively.
  
• Complete administrative assignments, including but not limited to:
  • Updating alumni and donor information (address, phones, emails, employment, volunteerism, death, etc.) within a database while ensuring entry processes are followed and entered information is accurate and complete.
  • Using department resources/tools to perform data clean-up, append, and/or verification within Excel documents in preparation for mass import/upload.
  • Filing and scanning, as needed.
    
• Other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Experience working in a professional office environment.
• Excellent customer service, positive attitude, and professional appearance.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy with excellent organizational skills. Ability to problem-solve and manage project details.
• Analytical and detail oriented with a proven record for producing quality work within timelines.
• Exercise independent judgment, decision making abilities, and a high level of confidentiality.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook/Email.

Physical Demands:

• Intermittent physical activity including bending, reaching
• Prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
• May lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.

Schedule:

The Office of University Advancement is open between the hours of 8:30am and 5:00pm Monday through Friday. This opportunity requires you to be able to commit to a regular schedule of 10-20 hours per week. Work schedule for this position will be set and coordinated with the Director upon offer of hire.

Wage:

$7.50 - 9.75/hr

Hiring for Spring semester start with continuation into Fall semester. (Option to work summers is also available depending on registration status for Fall.)

Scheduled Hours:

10

Start Date:

01/24/2025

End Date:

05/16/2025

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Student employees are vital to the success of Mercer University. At Mercer, we are dedicated to helping students find meaningful on-campus jobs and ensuring that students maximize the value of their employment experiences. We believe that having an on-campus job helps students become more involved with the Mercer University community, provides valuable work experience, helps build transferable skills, and habits that will benefit future career options. Moreover, on-campus jobs provide financial rewards.

Important Note: In adherence to the Immigration Control Act of 1986, all student employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) and present documentation verifying citizenship or permanent residency. You will not be allowed to begin work until the I-9 form has been completed and properly certified. The required documents include either a valid US Passport, certificate of US citizenship, alien registration card with photograph OR two of the following documents: a state driver's license, validated student ID card, original social security card, birth certificate.