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Title: Digital Communication Assistant, Annual Giving
Employee Classification: Student Help Regular
Division Name: University Advancement
Department: Advancement & Foundation Operations

Job Summary

The Office of Annual Giving is searching for a talented communication or digital marketing professional to join the annual giving team in our efforts to raise funds to support the people, programs and facilities of Illinois State University.

This person will primarily work with the Sr. Managing Director, Annual Giving and Philanthropy Engagement to execute digital communication strategies designed to raise funds for various annual giving initiatives to support the people and programs of Illinois State University. Tasks include, but are not limited to:
1. Utilizing the ThankView platform to build digital communication appeals to support fundraising campaigns and steward donors.
2. Create, write, and execute video content to be utilized in digital appeals, stewardship or social media platforms.
3. Enter data requests and curate donor lists to engage donor and alumni segments effectively.
4. Provide fundraising event support during stewardship events or Birds Give Back, Illinois State’s day of giving.
5. Write news stories for digital platforms to highlight donor impact or annual giving appeals.
6. Reporting and assessment of ThankView and digital appeal results.
7. Assist in execution of Forever Redbirds giving society courtesies through direct mail and other fulfillment of materials.
8. Utilize the MarketingCloud platform to help build email campaigns and donor journeys to engage, solicit, and steward Illinois State's constituents.

The Office of Annual Giving is charged with raising $2.75 million this year to support students, faculty, programs and facilities at Illinois State University. We raise funds through the generous support of alumni, parents, employees, friend, and students of the University.

Additional Information

Student employees are eligible to participate in the University’s 403(b) Plan.  More information can be found here.

Pay Rate

$15/hour

Required Qualifications

- Applicants must be a student in good academic and disciplinary standing at Illinois State University.
- Ability to provide or obtain transportation to the Alumni Center for work hours at 1101 N. Main St. Normal, IL

Preferred Qualifications

- Interest in supporting and learning fundraising tactics and skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
- General computer knowledge and competence, specifically experience with Microsoft Office Suite and digital design platforms.
-Past experience with digital marketing campaigns.

Work Hours

To be determined with the Sr. Managing Director, Annual Giving and Philanthropy Engagement between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Work will be on site at the Alumni Center. Requesting a minimum of 15 hours per week with a maximum of 25.

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without reasonable accommodations:

-Effectively communicate on a daily basis.

Proposed Starting Date

August 2025

Required Applicant Documents

Resume, Cover Letter, & Reference List

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Contact Information for Applicants

Jillian Nelson
jyoun11@ilstu.edu

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

In addition, all appointments are contingent upon proof of eligibility for employment at Illinois State University to perform the required duties described above on your scheduled start date. The Immigration and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, requires all new employees to file an I-9 in person and no later than three days from the beginning of employment. This may be accomplished within the department or through Human Resources. A list of the types of documentation you will be expected to provide is available at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents. Failure to comply with this law will result in cancellation of your appointment.

Illinois State University, as your employer, is required by federal law to ensure proper tax withholding from wages and to ensure that the required reporting of employee wages, withholding, and employment taxes is accurate. For this reason, every employee must have a valid Social Security Number registered with the University at the time of employment and/or as soon after as possible, but no later than 45 days from the start date. Failure to comply with this law may result in cancellation of your appointment.

Illinois State University student employees are restricted to no more than 28 hours per week of on-campus employment for all positions held.

International students are restricted by their visa status to no more than 20 hours per week of on-campus employment when the university is in session but may work more when the university is not in session. International students should contact the Office of International Studies and Programs for guidance if they have questions concerning employment restrictions.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.