Student Engagement Specialist - University of Nebraska Lincoln

About the role

The Student Engagement Specialist position offers flexible scheduling, a fun atmosphere, skill development, and much more. This role is ideal for students interested in developing their communication skills, growing fundraising knowledge, and expanding their network.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and grow 1:1 relationships with alumni, friends, and family of the University of Nebraska to encourage them to become donors or continue supporting the University.
• Secure gifts and provide related stewardship and relationship building in conjunction with the University of Nebraska Foundation.
• Work closely with the Director of the Engagement Center and student supervisors to execute strategy and provide comprehensive support for broad-based fundraising, including annual solicitations and special projects for all fundraising.
• Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of the philanthropic priorities of the university to effectively present a case for support in order to secure donations.
• Create unique engagements with University of Nebraska alumni, friends, and family via telephone and digital interactions.
• Take timely and strategic steps in developing connections and relationships with alumni, friends, and affiliates of the university through telephone calls and other digital communication outlets as well as direct mail.
• Manage donor, constituent, alumni, and volunteer records in coordination with university objectives using the university's constituent database and other institutional resources.
• Identify relevant content/conversations based on the actions of the constituent in the automated journey.

Qualifications

• Ability to work a combination of evening and weekend shifts.
• Demonstrated capacity to manage relationships with colleagues, constituents, alumni, and current donors to deliver effective results, including the achievement of specific and measurable goals.
• Proven ability to exercise discretion at all times and able to keep confidential all data related to the University of Nebraska and its alumni.
• Ability to provide own transportation to: Wick Alumni Center.
• Currently enrolled at an accredited college or university – preferably the University of Nebraska.
• Proven interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills including written and verbal; proven ability to present ideas clearly and concisely.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and any related CRM experience.

Development & Growth Opportunities

• Opportunity for leadership roles as a Supervisor.
• Professional Development Series: Virtual speaker series highlighting various University of Nebraska and Legends leaders, as well as various leaders in different professional industries.
• Mentorship and training opportunities with Legends talent in relevant fields.
• Alumni Education: Build a greater understanding of each college at the University and hear about Alumni career paths that were jumpstarted in the same position that the students are now in.
• Strategy: Improve your capabilities in both fundraising and communication competencies that drive the strategy of the Engagement Center and the mission of Legends to create solutions for partners.
• Post-graduation full-time opportunities with Legends and the University of Nebraska Foundation.

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty above at the highest levels.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• NOTE: The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.
• This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.