Purpose: The Dell Medical School is seeking a student assistant to join the development team. This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about philanthropy, donor relations, and healthcare in a high-profile, dynamic, and energetic setting.
Term:
-Fall 2016 semester, with potential for a spring and summer 2017 appointment.
-Anticipated start date: September 1, 2016
-Availability for 8-10 hours, Monday-Friday between 8am-5pm.
Reports To: Development Associate
Duties:
-Engage in computer/library research to perform benchmarking, prospect identification and other special projects.
-Assist the Development Associate with projects including gift processing, large mailings, and organizing pre- and post- travel documentation for gift officers.
-Perform various clerical duties such as filing, copying, running errands, answering the telephone, and greeting visitors.
-Prepare electronic and hard copy informational packets for donors and assemble building books.
-Perform data entry using Microsoft Excel and University databases.
-Assist the development team with planning and executing special events. -Additional duties as assigned.
Skills/Qualifications:
-Professional demeanor with excellent oral and written communication.
-Ability to communicate and interact positively and effectively with current/prospective donors, staff, faculty and students.
-Familiarity with online research techniques and ability to proficiently work with research related databases, primarily UT’s VIP donor database.
-Ability to investigate, analyze and synthesize large quantities of online data into a user-friendly format using Microsoft Excel. (i.e. compile information on an organization’s board members found on their website into a spreadsheet)
-Ability and commitment to successfully manage confidential records, both paper and electronic.
-Ability to work independently and take initiative in suggesting and assisting with projects that contribute to improving operations and procedures.
-Possess sound judgment, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills.
-Familiarity with word processing, computer data entry, filing, and telephone reception.
-Computer literate. Familiarity with Microsoft Office software such as Excel and Word. Experience with Adobe Acrobat Pro preferred.
-Responsible and dependable, managing work time effectively and completing projects with accuracy.
-Interest in healthcare, philanthropy, donor relations, and communications.
Application:
Please send a resume and cover letter to Katy Chadwell at katy.chadwell@austin.utexas.edu by Friday, August 12 at 5pm. Candidates will be contacted for interviews, scheduled to begin during the week of August 15.