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Institutional Advancement Graduate Assistant

North Central College

Naperville, IL

Part-time

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description

Position Information
Posting Number GA000156 Position Title Institutional Advancement Graduate Assistant Position ID REQUESTED Department Institutional Advancement Division Institutional Advancement Supervisor Sara Hubner Supervisor Title Executive Assistant to the Vice President for Institutional Description of Job Duties
Department: Institutional Advancement
Reports To: Executive Assistant to the Vice President for Institutional Advancement
Employment Status: Part-Time, Graduate Assistantship
Position Summary
The Graduate Assistant for Institutional Advancement supports the College's fundraising and external relations efforts. This position plays an active role in sponsorship solicitation, annual giving donor cultivation, and athletics fundraising initiatives. The Graduate Assistant will work closely with advancement staff to strengthen donor relationships, enhance the visibility of the institution, and contribute to securing resources that support student success and institutional priorities.
Key Responsibilities
1. Sponsorship Solicitation
Assist in identifying, researching, and qualifying potential corporate and community sponsors.
Draft sponsorship proposals, presentations, and customized partnership materials.
Support outreach to prospective sponsors through email, phone calls, in-person meetings, and event participation.
Maintain accurate records of sponsorship activity, agreements, and stewardship actions.
Collaborate with campus departments and event organizers to fulfill sponsorship benefits.
2. Annual Giving - Donor Cultivation and Solicitation
Support planning and execution of annual giving initiatives, including digital outreach, ThankView videos, Day of Giving planning, and GiveCampus pages
Engage with alumni, parents, friends, and community members to build relationships and encourage philanthropic support.
Conduct donor thank-you calls, follow-up communications, and stewardship touches.
Assist with segmentation, donor research, and prospect strategy development.
Help manage giving data, track results, and prepare reports for internal stakeholders.
3. Athletics Giving
Partner with athletics staff to engage donors, fans, and alumni in supporting athletic programs.
Assist in organizing athletics fundraising events (e.g., golf outings, booster events, alumni games).
Help solicit gifts for athletics priorities, including team funds, facilities, and scholarships.
Maintain strong communication with coaches and athletics leadership to align fundraising needs and messaging.
4. General Advancement Support
Provide event coordination support for donor receptions, alumni gatherings, and institutional celebrations.
Assist with database entry, gift processing support, and overall data integrity.
Participate in strategic meetings, training sessions, and professional development activities.
Represent the Institutional Advancement office in a positive and professional manner at events and meetings.
Work Schedule & Compensation
Hours per week dependent on class schedule; typically 20 hours
Schedule may include occasional evenings and weekends for events.
Graduate tuition benefits and stipend provided according to institutional assistantship policies.
Do the job duties for this position have any potential exposure to student records? Yes Do the job duties for this position include any driving requirements? No Will this position be working with minors? No Job Qualifications
o Bachelor's degree required; must be enrolled in a graduate program at the College.
o Strong interpersonal skills and comfort interacting with alumni, donors, and external partners.
o Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
o Organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
o Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with CRM or fundraising databases preferred.
o Interest in fundraising, nonprofit management, higher education, or athletics administration is highly desirable.
Approximate number of work hours per week 20 New or Replacement? New If replacement, person(s) being replaced
Posting Detail Information
EEO Statement
North Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. North Central College provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation, please notify the Office of Human Resource. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Open Date 12/12/2025 Close Date Open Until Filled No

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