Institutional Advancement Assistant

Bennett College; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Bennett College in Greensboro, NC, seeks an Institutional Advancement Assistant to support alumni relations, donors, and community partners. You will handle administrative tasks, event support, and communications to strengthen fundraising and engagement, gaining hands-on experience in nonprofit development.

The role emphasizes confidentiality, strong written and verbal skills, and organization. Hours vary with student availability and events, with compensation based on Federal Work-Study

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, professional, and organized.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive donor and alumni data.
• Interest in marketing, communications, public relations, or nonprofit management (preferred but not required).

Responsibilities

• Assist with data entry, filing, and maintenance of donor and alumni records.
• Prepare mailings, thank-you letters, and correspondence related to fundraising and engagement activities.
• Support documentation and organization of department materials.
• Assist with planning, setup, and staffing of advancement and alumni events.
• Support registration, guest check-in, and hospitality during events.
• Help coordinate follow-up communications and event summaries.
• Assist in drafting or reviewing promotional content for newsletters, social media, and event materials.
• Conduct light research on potential donors, alumni, or community partners.
• Support outreach efforts that strengthen alumni and donor engagement.

Job description

Position:Institutional Advancement Assistant

Location: Greensboro, NC

Job Id:221

# of Openings:1

POSITION SUMMARY

The Institutional Advancement Assistant will support the Office of Institutional Advancement in fostering positive relationships with alumni, donors, and community partners. This role assists with administrative, event, and communications tasks that enhance the College’s outreach, fundraising, and engagement initiatives. Students will gain professional experience in customer service, marketing, and nonprofit development while contributing to the College’s mission.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Administrative & Clerical Support

• Assist with data entry, filing, and maintenance of donor and alumni records.
• Prepare mailings, thank-you letters, and correspondence related to fundraising and engagement activities.
• Support documentation and organization of department materials.

Event & Engagement Support

• Assist with planning, setup, and staffing of advancement and alumni events.
• Support registration, guest check-in, and hospitality during events.
• Help coordinate follow-up communications and event summaries.

Marketing & Communications Assistance

• Assist in drafting or reviewing promotional content for newsletters, social media, and event materials.
• Conduct light research on potential donors, alumni, or community partners.
• Support outreach efforts that strengthen alumni and donor engagement.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, professional, and organized.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive donor and alumni data.
• Interest in marketing, communications, public relations, or nonprofit management (preferred but not required).

WORK SCHEDULE

• Hours based on student availability and departmental needs.
• Occasional evening or weekend support may be required during special events.

COMPENSATION

Hourly rate in accordance with Federal Work-Study guidelines.