Student Employee

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 13,776 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

Auburn University seeks a Student Employee for the Advancement Team at the Gogue Performing Arts Center. This role supports daily office operations and engages in donor stewardship tasks, fostering relationships with patrons and sponsors.

The ideal candidate will be an enrolled student at Auburn, possessing excellent communication skills and a professional demeanor to handle various responsibilities, including event assistance and office tasks.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills essential.
• Legible and neat handwriting is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with donor stewardship tasks like writing cards.
• Call donors to thank them for their support.
• Perform office duties: email follow-up, filing, and copying.
• Assist with events: set up, clean up, and greeting guests.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Time Management

Education

Enrolled Student at Auburn University

Tools

Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, OneNote)

Job description

Overview

The Advancement Team at the Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center is seeking a Student Employee to support daily office operations and donor stewardship efforts. This position plays an important role in strengthening relationships with patrons, donors, and sponsors who help advance the mission of the Gogue Center.

Responsibilities

• Assist with stewardship tasks such as writing or printing birthday cards, thank you cards, and preparing gifts.
• Calling donors and sponsors to thank them for their support of the Gogue Center.
• Office duties as assigned: email follow-up, filing, copying, preparing a mailing, a shipment, or a gift.
• Assists with various events: set up, greeting guests, clean up, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Enrolled student at Auburn University

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and with different groups
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills in dealing with peers, patrons, donors, and co-workers over the phone or in person.
• Able to show legible and neat handwriting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of relevant Office 365 software: Outlook, Word, Excel, OneNote, etc.
• Possess above-average problem‑solving and communication skills.
• Easily adapts and handles high‑pressure situations and deadlines.
• Arrive promptly for shifts presenting a professional appearance and enthusiastic attitude.
• Attend all mandatory training and staff meetings when applicable.
• Follow procedures set forth by the department and university policies.

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

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