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KU Endowment is Hiring a Student Assistant, Advancement Services Near Lawrence, KS
DescriptionDepartment: Development Analytics
Reports to: AVP, Advancement Services
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Student
Who We Are And What We’re AboutKU Endowment is an independent, nonprofit organization and the official fundraising foundation for the University of Kansas. We partner with donors in providing philanthropic support to build a greater KU.
As an employee of KU Endowment, you’ll witness firsthand the power of our donors’ generosity. You will join a talented and fun group of people who are inspired to help KU through the support of loyal alumni and friends. This support fuels excellence, enabling students and faculty to develop innovative programs and research that distinguish the university. We connect the philanthropic passions of donors with the needs of students, faculty and programs – and everyone benefits.
People are engaged. Purpose is ignited. Lives are changed.
Our Commitment To Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, And BelongingAt KU Endowment, we recognize that we best achieve our mission of building a greater University of Kansas by embracing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to cultivating a people-centered environment that is welcoming to the spectrum of differences among us in an atmosphere of respect and fairness. Accordingly, our staff, Board of Trustees, volunteers and donors will work together to create a more representative, equitable and inclusive KU Endowment.
What We Are Looking ForA part-time position responsible for assisting the Development Analytics and Gift Processing & Biographical Records departments with various tasks. This includes data clean-up, researching and updating biographical records and contact information, reviewing and processing internal reports, and contributing to the gift intake process.
This is an opportunity to learn the operational side of higher education nonprofit fundraising. Responsibilities include general data entry, assisting with processing gifts, updating an internal donor relationship management database, researching prospects and donors, and performing many other duties required to keep a nonprofit organization functioning. Although this role primarily involves data entry and basic office tasks, it offers opportunities to interact with and learn from various employees at KU Endowment.
This temporary position is open only to students enrolled at the University of Kansas. The individual in this position will work 10-15 hours per week, scheduled between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, in person at KU Endowment’s Lawrence office. Employment is evaluated at the end of each 16-week semester and could be extended by mutual agreement. Summer employment may also be considered.
The individual in this position is expected to embrace KU Endowment’s core values – passion for KU, partnership with donors, perpetual support for KU, and a people-centered approach – and demonstrate support for them through professional interactions and activities.
What’s a typical day look like?
Questions Regarding This Vacancy May Be Addressed ToEmily Garcia
Sr. Human Resources Associate
KU Endowment
PO Box 928
Lawrence, KS 66044-0928
Email: egarcia@kuendowment.org
Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Because of the sensitive nature of KU Endowment business and the importance of our reputation with donors, KU Endowment conducts a comprehensive review of applicants. By submitting your application, you authorize us to conduct reference checks and a review of available public information. Employment is contingent upon background and reference checks that KU Endowment finds acceptable.
Reports to: AVP, Advancement Services
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Student
Who We Are And What We’re AboutKU Endowment is an independent, nonprofit organization and the official fundraising foundation for the University of Kansas. We partner with donors in providing philanthropic support to build a greater KU.
As an employee of KU Endowment, you’ll witness firsthand the power of our donors’ generosity. You will join a talented and fun group of people who are inspired to help KU through the support of loyal alumni and friends. This support fuels excellence, enabling students and faculty to develop innovative programs and research that distinguish the university. We connect the philanthropic passions of donors with the needs of students, faculty and programs – and everyone benefits.
People are engaged. Purpose is ignited. Lives are changed.
Our Commitment To Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, And BelongingAt KU Endowment, we recognize that we best achieve our mission of building a greater University of Kansas by embracing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to cultivating a people-centered environment that is welcoming to the spectrum of differences among us in an atmosphere of respect and fairness. Accordingly, our staff, Board of Trustees, volunteers and donors will work together to create a more representative, equitable and inclusive KU Endowment.
What We Are Looking ForA part-time position responsible for assisting the Development Analytics and Gift Processing & Biographical Records departments with various tasks. This includes data clean-up, researching and updating biographical records and contact information, reviewing and processing internal reports, and contributing to the gift intake process.
This is an opportunity to learn the operational side of higher education nonprofit fundraising. Responsibilities include general data entry, assisting with processing gifts, updating an internal donor relationship management database, researching prospects and donors, and performing many other duties required to keep a nonprofit organization functioning. Although this role primarily involves data entry and basic office tasks, it offers opportunities to interact with and learn from various employees at KU Endowment.
This temporary position is open only to students enrolled at the University of Kansas. The individual in this position will work 10-15 hours per week, scheduled between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, in person at KU Endowment’s Lawrence office. Employment is evaluated at the end of each 16-week semester and could be extended by mutual agreement. Summer employment may also be considered.
The individual in this position is expected to embrace KU Endowment’s core values – passion for KU, partnership with donors, perpetual support for KU, and a people-centered approach – and demonstrate support for them through professional interactions and activities.
What’s a typical day look like?
- Use online databases to investigate contact information
- Manual data entry working directly in a Relationship Management Database
- Printing, reviewing, and disseminating documents such as tax receipts, acknowledgements, and pledges
- Review pledges to determine status and purge hard copies of those that are paid in full
- Utilize internal reporting mechanisms for quality review purposes making corrections and updates under the guidance of department leadership
- Assist with checking and scanning gift processing mail.
- Regular and reliable attendance is essential for this position.
- Performs other duties as may be assigned
- Current KU Student enrolled in six or more credit hours
- High attention to detail as evidenced by application materials
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
- Familiarity with any CRM preferred
- A valid driver’s license.
- Must have access to reliable transportation to travel between multiple locations for training, donor meetings, networking, events and/or work-related activities.
- Must be able to respond quickly and effectively to directions and safety hazards.
- This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office productivity machinery such as computers, keyboards and a mouse, laptops, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
- This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to move files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary.
- The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
- The person in this position frequently communicates with donors, colleagues, students, and general public. Must be able to communicate with others effectively.
- Physical effort/lifting: sedentary - up to 10 pounds
- Rare travel: requirements can include the following, evenings, weekends, and out of town overnights as a regular part of the job.
Questions Regarding This Vacancy May Be Addressed ToEmily Garcia
Sr. Human Resources Associate
KU Endowment
PO Box 928
Lawrence, KS 66044-0928
Email: egarcia@kuendowment.org
Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Because of the sensitive nature of KU Endowment business and the importance of our reputation with donors, KU Endowment conducts a comprehensive review of applicants. By submitting your application, you authorize us to conduct reference checks and a review of available public information. Employment is contingent upon background and reference checks that KU Endowment finds acceptable.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Intern
INDUSTRY
Professional Associations
SALARY
$55k-76k (estimate)
POST DATE
07/20/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
08/27/2024
WEBSITE
kuendowment.org
HEADQUARTERS
LAWRENCE, KS
SIZE
50 - 100
FOUNDED
1891
TYPE
Private
CEO
JENNIFER BERRY
REVENUE
<$5M
INDUSTRY
Professional Associations
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