Individual Giving Student Assistant

The New School; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The New School’s Development and Alumni Engagement (DAE) Office seeks a dynamic and talented Student Assistant to support the Individual Giving Team. This part-time role (15–20 hours/week) offers on-campus work with potential hybrid arrangements and on-the-job training in fundraising, donor cultivation, stewardship, and communications.

You will assist with donor outreach, content creation for emails and social media, and planning donor events while supporting student engagement initiatives and

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Flexible, motivated, and dependable with the ability to work independently and in a team.
• Experience with content creation (photo/video/graphics) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Donor outreach for renewals via text, email, and mail.
• Create/review content for emails, social media, and donor materials; capture campus/student photos and video.
• Support donor events for the DAE team.
• Assist in planning Student Gift events and campus engagement activities.
• Collaborate to increase student presence in Annual Giving communications.
• Support on-campus elements of Giving Tuesday and Giving Day campaigns.
• Coordinate logistics, incentives, and volunteer soliciting where needed.
• Lead or contribute to student-centered initiatives and ideas for campus awareness.
• Provide admin and data support to the Vice President including calendar management and data entry.
• Backup support for the Annual Fund inbox; review donation details in Salesforce.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Technology proficiency

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Salesforce

Job description

The New School’s Development and Alumni Engagement (DAE) Office seeks a dynamic and talented Student Assistant to work with the Individual Giving Team. Reporting to the Individual Giving Director – and in collaboration with the team – the Student Assistant will provide part-time support (15 – 20 hours per week) of the university’s individual giving efforts by helping to foster a culture of philanthropy among students and assisting in outreach to alumni and donors. They will receive on-the-job training and gain valuable skills in the professional areas of advancement, including fundraising, donor cultivation and stewardship, advancement services, and communications and marketing.

Key responsibilities

• Donor Outreach & Events Assist with process of outreach for donor renewals via text, email, and mail
• Assist in creating and reviewing content for email, social media, and other donor-facing materials including capturing campus and student content via photos and video
• Provide support to the DAE’s donor events
• Student Engagement & Philanthropy Promotion Support the planning and execution of the Student Gift Represent department at on-campus events including tabling and engagement activities
• Collaborate with team to increase student presence and voice in Annual Giving communications
• Campaign Support Assist in the creation and implementation of the on-campus elements of fundraising initiatives, including Giving Tuesday and Giving Day
• Support logistics, incentive distribution, and volunteer solicitor coordination
• Lead or contribute to student-centered components
• Help generate creative ideas to build excitement and awareness across campus
• Administrative and Data Support Provide administrative support to the Vice President including calendar management and data entry
• Provide backup support of the Annual Fund inbox
• Assist in reviewing donation details in Salesforce and in associating with specific campaigns
• Participate in data maintenance efforts in partnership with the Advancement Operations team

Qualifications

• Applicant must be a matriculated undergraduate or graduate student at The New School
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail
• Flexible, motivated, and dependable individual that can work well independently and in a team-based setting
• Exercises good judgement and discretion with sensitive and confidential information.
• Willingness to engage with peers and campus community members in person and online
• Strong technology skills, including proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office, as well as willingness to learn new systems
• Experience in content creation (photo, video, graphic design) is a plus

WORK MODE

This position is primarily in-person and is based on campus to support effective in-person collaboration and engagement. Hybrid work arrangements may be considered on a case-by-case basis, depending on the nature of the role and operational needs. Any such arrangement must be discussed and approved in advance by the appropriate division lead or their designee.

HOURLY RATE: $17 per hour, 15-20 hours per week

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. The New School recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce.

Responsibilities: The Student Assistant will support the Individual Giving Team with donor outreach, event coordination, student engagement, and fundraising campaigns such as Giving Tuesday and Giving Day. They will also provide administrative and data support, including communications, content creation, Salesforce updates, inbox management, calendar coordination, and data maintenance.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. The New School recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce.