Advancement Data Internship

Advancement Data Internship

Division of Advancement, Thomas Edison State University

Career Accelerator Internship Grant Program

15-20 hours per week, $20 per hour, 10-week Summer Internship

Hybrid

Student eligibility: current student or recent graduate of a New Jersey college or university; college student who is a NJ resident

Thomas Edison State University was founded in 1972 to break down barriers to degree completion. Fifty years later, it proudly serves a diverse body of adult students with innovative and professionally relevant academic programming in a predominantly online delivery. Our team of high-energy student-focused professionals is welcoming new members who are making their mark in education and are ready to help change the lives of thousands of adult students across New Jersey and around the world.

Candidates who are excited by changing lives, committed to the success of all and want to be challenged by new and innovative opportunities, should submit an application.

Summary:

Thomas Edison State University’s Division of Advancement is seeking an intern that will support the University’s advancement operations by assisting with database maintenance, data quality initiatives, and introductory-level prospect research. The Division of Advancement builds meaningful and lasting relationships with TESU alumni, friends, and supporters, and works to further the mission of TESU by inspiring philanthropic support for key strategic initiatives that benefit the students TESU serves. This 15 hour per week ($20 per hour) 10-week hybrid internship offers hands-on experience working with a donor database and learning how accurate data and research support fundraising, stewardship, and relationship-building efforts. The intern will work closely with advancement operations staff and gain exposure to best practices in data governance, prospect management, and higher education advancement.

By the end of the internship, the intern will have met the following learning objectives:

• Gain skills in funding research and donor data management
• Learn about fundraising as a critical element in higher education and nonprofit operations
• Receive an introduction to fundraising and development as a career

Responsibilities, duties, and projects:

• Assist with routine data entry and updates in the Foundation’s donor database
• Support introductory prospect research by gathering publicly available information on alumni, donors, and prospective supporters
• Assist with in-house mailings for advancement projects, including preparation, assembly and coordination
• Adhere to confidentiality and data privacy standards at all times

Desired Major(s): Open to all majors

Student Eligibility:

• Current NJ undergraduate student
• Current NJ graduate student
• Recent NJ college graduate: must have graduated less than one year prior to start of the internship experience (May 2025-May 2026 graduates)
• A current undergraduate student who is a permanent NJ resident

How to apply:

• Applications will only be accepted online at https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=089b582f-0a35-44db-98f2-170a98083ab9&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP&lang=en_US.
• Students should submit a resume, cover letter, and transcript.
• TESU will process a background screening before hire.
• Students that have questions about the process can email hr@tesu.edu.