Development Student Worker bei Oklahoma State University Foundation

VISION: Transform the university through the power of generosity.

MISSION: Unite donor passions with university priorities to elevate the impact of Oklahoma State University.

DEPARTMENT PURPOSE: To secure philanthropic support for Oklahoma State University through meaningful donor engagement and strategic fundraising partnerships with unit/college partners.

PRIMARY PURPOSE: Provide proactive, organized support to the development team by taking ownership of key projects, contribute to donor engagement, stewardship and event execution.

This role provides flexible, hands-on support to the development team, assisting with events, donor and campus communications and general office operations. With focus on strong communication skills, the ability to stay organized and multitask, this position offers many opportunities to develop professional abilities while accommodating student class schedules. This role is an opportunity to play a key role in connecting donor passions with university priorities, gaining hands-on experience in higher education fundraising, that strengthens our mission.

KEY AREAS OF FOCUS:

• Development Support - 
  • Take initiative in research projects using Ascend/OnBase
  • Assist in coordinating and executing events for all College units
  • Prepare, personalize and print mail merges, labels, envelopes, and nametags for donor outreach
  • Organize, prepare and send birthday, holiday, anniversary cards, and acknowledgements to donors
  • Enter stewardship contact reports for all College units
  • Submit and monitor recurring KACE tickets
  • Scan and send documents to Central Files
  • Contribute to special projects and take on new challenges as assigned
    
    
• Office Errands and Supply Management - 
  • Maintain office supplies on both first and second floors
  • Restock kitchen supplies (coffee, paper towels, etc.)
  • Deliver materials to various campus and off-campus locations
    
    
• Front Desk Coverage - 
  • Answer and route incoming calls professionally
  • Manage daily mail delivery and distribution
  • Open and close the Foundation building as needed 

 

JOB COMPETENCIES AND EXPERIENCE:

• Education & Certification -
  • High school graduation is required; some college study is preferred.
  • Current OSU Student
    
    
• Experience -
  • Written and verbal communication skills; professional communication with proper spelling, grammar, etc. in addition to the ability to proofread ensuring accuracy
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, especially Outlook, Word and Excel
    
    
• Organizational Competencies -
  • Effective Communication: Communicates well (written and verbal); exhibits exceptional listening skills, and is transparent through open dialog and informational sharing; seeks first to understand and assumes positive intent; deals with others in a straightforward and honest manner while conveying both good and bad news; avoids “telling themselves a story” and works to deploy crucial conversation communication techniques; shows the highest level of understanding, courtesy, tact, empathy and concern with all interactions
  • Execution & Initiative: Demonstrates a high level of initiative on assignments; expresses interest in taking on more responsibilities and contributing to overall goals; proactively contributes to problem solving and pursues continuous improvement efforts at all times; takes responsibility to ensure that quality and timeliness of deliverables meets organizational and donor expectations; ensures work is accurate; delivers upon commitments while demonstrating integrity, stewardship of resources and service to OSU.
  • Teamwork/Interpersonal Skills: Builds and maintains strong internal working relationships that promote open and honest communication; cares for others personally and professionally; values diversity and treats all individuals with respect and professionalism; demonstrates an open mind-set when presented with opportunities to learn about different culture, approaches or opinions; supports team efforts and makes the foundation a more enjoyable place to work.
  • Problem Solving/Judgment: Seeks guidance and expert opinions in decision-making and planning process; gains understanding of how to apply approved policies and procedures; when and why escalation of issues is needed and to whom; responds appropriately and timely to issues; accepts responsibility for actions.
  • Adaptability/Flexibility: Committed to continuous improvement; adapts to change, is open to new ideas; takes on new responsibilities, handles pressure, and adjusts plans to meet changing needs; shows ability to listen actively to different perspectives and consider alternate views based on new information; demonstrates self-control and remains productive during times of uncertainty.
  • Courage & Conviction: Proactively takes responsibility for individual outcomes regardless of success, and learns from all results; demonstrates dedication to the principles of truth and honesty, even when the message may not be welcome; maintains confidentiality; supports company values, walks the talk; behaviors and actions are consistent with statements, values and beliefs; practices ethical decision making; has courage to try something new when encouraged by others; shows accountability and credibility by following through on commitments; receives constructive feedback from others and looks for continually improve.
  • Donor Centered: Follows through with appropriate actions and/or information to meet the requests of donors; actively shares contacts and relationships with those who may have common goals or needs; embraces development and stewardship strategies that build relationships and respect the donors' interests, while balancing university priorities; solidifies personal relationships with mutual trust and fulfillment on commitments.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must use a computer terminal and view a computer screen for extended periods of time. Must talk in person or by phone (frequently and sometimes for extended periods) to people on campus and across the country. Must constantly use visual acuity to check printed and designed materials of various types. Must be able to navigate within the OSU Foundation. Typical office working conditions.