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We are currently seeking University of Wisconsin students with 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 cultivating relationships with donors, alumni, friends and family of the university, with the goal of them becoming donors or continuing to give to University of Wisconsin by providing excellent customer service. This is achieved by creating unique engagements with University of Wisconsin alumni, friends and family through telephone and digital interactions. This position plays an essential role in implementing the engagement and fundraising efforts for the University of Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin
Secure gifts and provide related stewardship and relationship building in conjunction with the University of Wisconsin Foundation
Work closely with the Manager of the Student Engagement Specialists and floor managers 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 digital communication
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
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 Wisconsin and its alumni
Ability to provide own transportation to 701 State Street Wisconsin, Madison 53703
Currently enrolled at an accredited college or university – preferably the University of Wisconsin
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
Currently enrolled at the University of Wisconsin-Madison
What we offer:
Competitive hourly pay starting at $17 per hour plus additional monetary bonuses 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
Opportunity for leadership roles as a Floor Managers
Professional Development Series: Speaker series highlighting various University of Wisconsin and Legends leaders, as well as various leaders in different professional industries
Build your professional network on the job
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
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