Corporate and Foundation Relations/Annual Funds Graduate Assistant
Missouri State University Foundation
Required:
· Meet eligibility requirements as stated by the Graduate College for a Graduate Assistantship (http://graduate.missouristate.edu/assistantship.htm) to include:
o Must be admitted to a graduate program at Missouri State University
o Must hold minimum GPA of 3.00 on the undergraduate cumulative, or last 60 hours for first-time graduate students, or graduate cumulative (minimum 9 hours) is required
o Maintain a 3.0 GPA to continue eligibility
· Be able to work 20 hours per week; the schedule may be flexible to accommodate class schedule
· Be able to begin working summer 2018 (start date is June 4, 2018). Graduate Assistants must be enrolled in a minimum of 3 credit hours for the summer term to receive the GA fee waiver
· Must have working knowledge of office software products such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
· Must have strong written and oral communication skills
· Must be detail oriented
· Must have good organizational skills
Preference will be given to:
Students with two years remaining in their graduate degree program and candidates with previous experience with the following:
· Data gathering and data analysis
· Online and database research
· Writing, editing, and proofreading skills
· Reliable transportation
Job duties may include:
· Assisting with day-to-day office functions such as making copies, filing, errands, and others as needed
· Creating, editing, and proofreading crowdfunding campaigns using the GiveCampus website
· Researching potential donors and grant makers using Foundation Directory Online
· Creating, editing, or proofreading content for social media, funder proposals, presentations, etc.
· Soliciting gift in kind donations for prizes for the MSU Way/United Way campaign
· Representing the MSU Alumni Association at SOAR Family Lounge
· Assisting with alumni or donor events
To apply:
Please submit your cover letter, completed GA application, and resume via email to: StephanieMatthews@Missouristate.edu OR via mail to:
Missouri State University Foundation Corporate and Foundation Relations ATTN: Stephanie Matthews 300 South Jefferson Avenue Springfield, MO 6580