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We are currently seeking students from the University of Nebraska who have an interest in developing their communication skills, growing fundraising knowledge and expanding their network! The Student Engagement Specialist position offers flexible scheduling, a fun atmosphere, skill development and much more. Student Engagement Specialists are responsible for developing, managing and growing 1:1 relationships with alumni, friends and family of the university, with the goal of them becoming donors or continuing to give to University of Nebraska by providing excellent customer service. This is achieved by creating unique engagements with University of Nebraska alumni, friends and family via telephone and digital interactions. This position plays an essential role in implementing the engagement and fundraising efforts for the University of Nebraska Foundation.
Job Responsibility:
Understand and implement strategic engagement opportunities through proactive and reactive outreach via telephone calls and other digital interactions with alumni, family and friends to connect them back to the University of Nebraska
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
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
Make effective use of the university's constituent database and other institutional resources to ensure appropriate management of donors, constituents, alumni and volunteers in coordination with university objectives
Based off various triggers in the constituent’s journey, the students will identify relevant content/conversations to have based off their actions in the automated journey
Requirements:
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
What we offer:
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
Build your professional network on the job
Mentorship and training opportunities with Legends talent in relevant fields
Alumni Education: Build a greater understanding of each college at the University
Hear about Alumni career paths that were jumpstarted in the same position that the students are now in
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
Collaborative, energetic, fun, competitive and career-focused environment
Various in-shift games, activities and incentives
Competitive hourly pay starting at $16.50 per hour plus additional monetary bonus and raise opportunities each semester
Referral Bonus available, dependent on the referred applicant successfully completing the interview and training process
Various daily, weekly, and monthly incentives and competitions with various prizes
Flexible work hours that are configured to work for current part-time or full-time students