Student Assistant, Donor Relations

About the role

The Student Assistant supports the Donor Relations team by preparing donor correspondence, including postcards, letters, and ThankView video messages to thank donors. The role involves creating and executing ThankView video campaigns, maintaining donor communication records, and contributing to special projects such as Sun Devil Gratitude Week and Sun Devil Giving Day. This position requires a commitment of approximately 15-20 hours per week, with hours arranged according to the student's school schedule.

Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly and monthly donor correspondence (postcards, letters, and ThankView messages).
• Create and deliver ThankView video campaigns.
• Maintain accurate records of donor communication.
• Assist with mailings and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Collaborative style with the ability and desire to work in a team-based environment.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality regarding donor and university information.
• Strong interpersonal skills and effective communication in person, in writing, and by phone.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Problem-solving skills, initiative, and flexibility in managing priorities.
• Attention to detail and thoroughness in completing assigned duties.
• Highly organized with the ability to handle multiple projects.
• Adept at navigating complex environments with evolving priorities.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite of products.
• Current student at Arizona State University with a willingness to learn and work well with others.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with recording and editing short videos using tools such as iMovie, Adobe Premiere Pro, Canva, or similar platforms.

Benefits

• $30 bi-weekly cell phone reimbursement.
• Hands-on experience in a professional environment.
• Professional development plans.
• Opportunity to network with ASUEP leaders and other ASU students.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning and their 8,000+ courses.
• Professional skills workshops.

About ASU Foundation

The ASU Foundation fosters partnerships between ASU and like-minded individuals, corporations, and foundations who believe in ASU’s mission and provide resources for ASU to manifest its charter into meaningful impact. These partnerships empower ASU to advance student access, serve the community, protect the planet, create equity in higher education, and conduct research for the public good.

• Character: We prioritize character and integrity in every decision and action, establishing trust as the foundation of all that we do.
• Service: We are dedicated to serving our students, donors, communities, and colleagues by fostering support and collaboration to ensure impactful efforts.
• Innovation: Innovation drives us to create meaningful opportunities and solutions, helping every member of our global community achieve meaningful outcomes.