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About Us
Founded in 1958, Columbus State University, with an enrollment of nearly 8,000, is part of the University System of Georgia. CSU offers more than 70 programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels and is ranked among the top public regional universities in the South by U.S. News & World Report. Columbus, located 100 miles southwest of Atlanta and the second-largest city in Georgia, is recognized as a vibrant and contemporary cultural community - https://visitcolumbusga.com.
Columbus State University has a nationally recognized track record of partnership and outreach through efforts such as the Cunningham Center for Leadership Development, Coca-Cola Space Science Center, Oxbow Meadows Environmental Learning Center, and its own residence the Spencer House in Oxford, England. The University has two primary campus locations in Columbus, Georgia: the original campus on 150 acres in midtown Columbus and a beautiful campus in historic downtown Columbus overlooking the Chattahoochee River. The Columbus region, with more than 350,000 residents, is home to world-class enterprises such as Aflac, Synovus, W.C. Bradley Company, TSYS and Ft. Moore, the U.S. Army's Maneuver Center of Excellence headquarters. For additional information about the University visit our website at www.ColumbusState.edu .
Job Summary
The Office of University Advancement seeks a graduate assistant to support development and fundraising initiatives for the CSU Foundation (a non-profit organization that supports the academic vision and priorities of CSU). This position will assist Development Officers and other Advancement staff with development tasks that engage and steward donors. This role is ideal for a motivated and detail-oriented graduate student interested in gaining experience in the fields of alumni and donor relations or business development, and contributing to initiatives that foster strong relationships with alumni, donors, and other key stakeholders.
Responsibilities

• Assist with donor stewardship tasks:
• Streamline the process for getting thank you notes/videos from scholarship recipients for donors;
• Collect scholar thank you notes and videos from the scholarship coordinators in the colleges; format and print thank you notes in preparation for distribution to donors;
• Prepare student impact stories for donor stewardship materials;
• Collaborate with Advancement Services to update constituent records in the fundraising database, Raiser's Edge, and maintain donor gift/proposal documentation;
• Assist with cultivation tasks, including layout and design of newsletters and other donor materials;
• Support Advancement Services in researching donor prospects in priority geographic areas.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.

• Currently enrolled graduate student in good academic standing.

• Preference given to those pursuing a degree in a field such as Nonprofit Management, Communications, Business, Management & Marketing, Data Management, or a related area.
• • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to engage with diverse audiences effectively.
• • Ability to work independently to accomplish tasks in a timely manner.
  • • Excellent organizational and time management skills to balance multiple tasks and deadlines.
  • • Ability to maintain strict confidence regarding CSU constituents and protect sensitive information within the Office of University Advancement.
  • • Ability to display a positive attitude when communicating and working within a team-oriented unit.
  • • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with donor databases is a plus.

Proposed Salary
A tuition waiver (does not include student fees) and a semester stipend of up to $3,500, which is paid biweekly at an hourly rate. Health insurance is required and can be obtained through CSU at the student rate.
WORK SCHEDULE
19 hours per week, to be coordinated with employee's class schedule.
Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Contact Information
Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to the hiring manager, Jill Carroll, at Carroll_Jill@ColumbusState.edu.
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .
Institutional Values
Excellence: Actively engaging outstanding methods in teaching, academic discovery, creative pursuits, student success, cultural enrichment and the overall campus community.
Creativity: Pursuing distinction through inquiry and innovation, challenging convention and focusing on solutions.
Engagement: Dynamic civic involvement and participation of students, faculty, staff and alumni in the university experience.
Sustainability: Advancing fiscal responsibility, well-being, innovation, lifelong learning and environmental stewardship.
Inclusion: Cultivating and championing a campus environment that welcomes diverse backgrounds, ideas, perspectives and practices.
Servant Leadership: Leading through ethical empowerment and service.
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to submit and successfully pass a background investigation to include reference checks and verification of academic credentials (if applicable). Other additional requirements may be required based upon specific position duties:

• A credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage;
• Pre-employment drug testing for positions with high-risk responsibilities.
• Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive a Columbus State University fleet vehicle or other vehicle designated as a fleet vehicle. A successful drug screening will be required as a condition of employment a randomly thereafter.

*Applicants for positions of trust may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. *
For Faculty Hires : Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond. Additionally, all members of the USG community must adhere to the USG Statement of Core Values must also be aware of and comply with the Board of Regents policies on Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.
Equal Employment Opportunity
It is the policy of Columbus State University to recruit, hire, train, promote, and educate persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.
Special Applicant Instructions
Visit Columbus State University's online Careers portal to drive your career with us! The online applicant system provides you with the ability to review job opportunities and apply to those that you are interested in and feel qualified for. Each job posting has a summary description of the position and required qualifications. All job applications must be submitted through the online portal system.