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available only to enrolled American University students.
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Department:
Phonathon Operations
Time Type:
Part time
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Job Description:
Summary:
Student Fundraisers serve as catalysts for making an impact on
campus through alumni and parent interaction and fundraising.
Donations enable American University to provide scholarships,
support campus operational needs, and improve student life. Student
Fundraisers advocate for the importance of philanthropy and serve
as ambassadors for the university. Through this position, Student
Fundraisers will be given the opportunity to strengthen their
interpersonal communication skills and expand their network while
soliciting donations for the university. It is a unique opportunity
to catch a glimpse of life post-graduation while creating a lasting
impact as a student.
Essential Functions:
- Utilize the calling software, VanillaSoft, to secure gifts from
external constituents including but not limited to alumni and
parents.
Educate prospective alumni and parent donors on the importance
of philanthropy in addition to updating them on campus news, needs,
and events.
Attend trainings/retreats to evaluate and improve individual
performance on and off of the phone.
Assist AU University Advancement staff in stewarding donors to
the university.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
- Part-time.
- 20 hours per week.
Salary Range:
Required Education and Experience:
- Passion for American University and its mission.
- Positive attitude about engaging with constituents and
representing the university well.
- Natural ability to conduct a conversation both in person and
over the phone.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to problem solve in a short period of time.
- Willingness to learn and grow as a fundraiser.
- Exhibit utmost care and discretion in the handling of
constituent contact information, giving history, and other
confidential and private information.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications:
- This is not a Federal Work Study (FWS) position but that does
not preclude your employment in this role if you choose to accept
the position.
- Student Fundraisers are expected to select three calling shifts
that they are responsible for working weekly. The Student
Fundraisers will have the ability to select the shifts that fit
best with their schedule upon hire. If possible, it is imperative
that 1 of the 3 shifts be a weekend shift. The shift times are as
follows: Monday - Thursday: 6:00pm - 9:00pm, Sunday A-Shift: 1:00pm
- 4:30pm, Sunday B-Shift: 5:30pm - 9:00pm.
- Other work hours are available based on the needs of University
Advancement.
- Calling for AU Phonathon will be done in person in our
designated call center following pertinent health and safety
guidance.
Other Details
- This position is available only to enrolled American
University students.
- Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or
contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time
with or without notice.
- American University is an
E-Verify employer.
- Visit https://www.american.edu/hr/
for additional information about American University employment and
benefits.
Current American University Employees
American University current employees (including those employed in
student positions) must apply through their employee Workday
account. If you are a current employee at American University,
please log into Workday and select the Find Jobs report which will
take you to our internal career listings.
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