Founation Student Assistant

Colorado Mesa University; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado Mesa University is seeking an Administrative Support role within the Foundation Office to assist with donor events and general office tasks. You will serve as a point of contact, help with event coordination, greet guests, and manage routine administrative duties.

The position emphasizes discretion, strong organizational skills, and a service-oriented approach to support CMU's fundraising and community engagement efforts.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting donor events or development activities.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for donors at Foundation events.
• Assist with day-of event coordination and guest check-in.
• Perform admin duties: phones, visitors, database updates.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Donor relations

Event coordination

Administrative support

Phone & customer service

Data entry

Job description

FLSA Status:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)

SECTION I - OUR VALUES CULTIVATE OUR VISION AND CULTURE

At CMU, we believe in acting from a foundation of goodwill. This belief gives us the courage to form meaningful relationships, embark on joint endeavors and take risks in the pursuit of new possibilities. It's this courage that enables the Mavily to explore new ways of thinking and doing, knowing that there is no perfect solution, no perfect idea.

From this place of humility and courage, we've built a culture of resilience. We invest in the future by continuously adapting to change, overcoming challenges, and seizing new opportunities. We recognize that change is constant, and our resilience allows us to embrace it with confidence. Endless curiosity drives us to approach the unexpected as if it were expected, seeing opportunities for discovery and renewal in every challenge. In this community rooted in love and dignity, curiosity thrives, leading to endless opportunities for growth and advancement.

Inspired by the soul of the West- the spirit that our region embodies, we emerge as a force for positive change, harnessing our collective power to build a Human Scale University that reflects our values and brings to life our shared vision of the world we aspire to create.

Colorado Mesa University Core Values

• Love - Extending oneself for nurturing the growth of self and others
• Dignity - Respecting the intrinsic value of each person and believing that others act from a foundation of goodwill
• Courage - Taking risks in the pursuit of new possibilities
• Humility - Suspending one's ego and pride to recognize that no idea is perfect and being open to the input of others
• Resiliency - Investing in the future by adapting to changes, overcoming challenges and pursuing Opportunity
• Curiosity - Cultivating awe and exploring the unknown
• Power - The strength to act collaboratively with individual agency to achieve our goals

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Serve as point of contact for donors at events at the Foundation office
• Aid with day of event coordination: setting up, greeting and checking in guests, breakdown and final details.
• Perform administrative duties for the office: answering and directing phone calls, greeting visitors, helping with office coverage, database and address updates.
• Other duties relevant to the job as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

DISCLAIMER - This position description is only a summary of the typical functions of this seat, and not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and areas of accountability.