Marshall GA Fieldwork Opportunity

USC Marshall School of Business

Office of External Relations – Marshall Fund (Annual Fund and Alumni Affairs)

Development Assistant

(Graduate Assistant Position)

FIELD WORK POSITION

SUMMER 2017

The USC Marshall School of Business is currently seeking a graduate assistant (“development assistant”) in our External Relations office located in Downtown LA (USC Center on S. Olive Street, accessible by shuttle from campus). This role will work with and support a dynamic team of five fundraisers and alumni affairs staff who are responsible for raising annual funds to support the Dean’s Discretionary Fund.   They also develop and maintain key alumni relationships via the Marshall Alumni Association.

Position: Responsibilities include donor research, general event preparation, data entry, donor fulfillment assistance, record filing, mailings, information gathering/reporting and other administrative tasks.  Position will also manage other special projects related to the annual fund program.

Qualifications: Must be a team player with good verbal and written communication skills, ability to manage multiple projects/priorities, attention to detail, and a desire to make the most of an excellent opportunity to gain strong business experience. Must be able to use discretion to handle confidential donor information.  Proficiency in MS Word/Excel/ PPT/ Outlook is required.  We are looking for a commitment of 12-15 hours per week starting immediately and lasting thru the summer semester.

Ideal candidate will have an interest in development, higher education, alumni affairs, and relationship management.

Email inquiries, resumes and cover letters to Guillermina Molina, Sr. Director of the Marshall Fund and Alumni Affairs @ gmolina@marshall.usc.edu by 5/15/17.