Careers @ MSU

Position Summary(Basic Job Function)

This is a temporary or an on-call position. Provides professional support. Responsibilities may include general business, science, medical, agricultural or other professional support functions. Term: Temps can work two (2) nine (9) month terms with a week break in service in between and at the end of the second term terminate for three (3) months or switch to an on-call. On-Call allowed to work 1039 hours in any twelve (12) month period.

Unit Position Summary

Michigan State Athletics is seeking qualified applicants for a Development Assistant within Spartan Fund, the department’s fundraising arm. This is a temporary, full-time position (40 hours per week) for a term of 9 months that can be extended up to 18 months. Pay rate is $19/hour.

An example of job responsibilities includes but is not limited to the following:

• Support stewardship-related efforts through benefit fulfillment according to Athlos Society membership, annual donor level, as well as highlighting the impact of individualized philanthropy.
• Provide support for donor events, including printing nametags, running registration, setup and tear down, coordinating with vendors, and assisting donor needs.
• Lead and support game day operational priorities
• Supervise and schedule student workers/groups for assignments related to event parking, premium seating in football, basketball, and hockey
• Provide exemplary customer service to all constituents
• Develop and maintain donor relationships via phone, email, and in person
• Assist in identification, discovery, acquisition, and retention initiatives
• Execute renewal, lapsed, and long lapsed donor calls asking for support
• Research prospects and make introductory calls
• Engage with donors who are within 10% of next donor level
• Provide coverage in answering Spartan Fund phone calls and emails when necessary
• Other duties as assigned

Previous development assistants with Spartan Fund have accepted full-time positions at Michigan State, the Big 12 Conference, Colorado, Arizona State, and the Seattle Kraken among numerous other Division I institutions directly following the development assistantship.

Desired Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree and experience in athletics, sales, higher education, or related field.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint;
• Experience with using Outlook and other scheduling tools
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks, details, and prioritize work to meet deadlines
• Demonstrated excellence in communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills and ability to interact with varied constituents in a timely, courteous and professional manner;
• Ability to interpret information in order to coordinate events and respond to questions;
• Demonstrates a work orientation that includes problem solving, teamwork and adaptability to change, focus on service, and continuous learning for self-improvement.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Website

WWW.MSUSPARTANS.COM