Job no: 591319
Work type: Support Staff
Pay Grade: 09
Major Administrative Unit / College: University Advancement
Department: Advancement Mktg And Comm 10069781
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location: East Lansing
Categories: Full Time (90-100%), Clerical Technical- CT,
Office/Clerical Support, Union
Position Summary
This position serves as University Advancement’s primary personal communicator, on a daily basis, with donors and alumni about their attendance at events and meetings produced by University Advancement, to maximize effective interface with administrators, fundraising and engagement staff, and promote philanthropic giving to Michigan State University. The Event Assistant also provides administrative support for the Director and Associate Director of ADR in the coordination and execution of small and large scale special events for University Advancement.
Unit Specific Education/Experience/Skills
Knowledge normally acquired through a high school education; three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in maintaining accounting ledgers and/or experience in word processing, spreadsheet, database, and/or desktop publishing software. The job may require knowledge of presentation and web page software and/or technical training related to the field of employment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Desired Qualifications
· One to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work in customer service
· One to three years of experience completing financial transactions, including processing and reconciling of transactions, including credit cards
· Ability to communicate competently and confidentially with customers and colleagues in person, verbally and in writing, and via email and on the phone
· Competence in Microsoft Office word processing, spreadsheet, database and desktop publishing software, including Microsoft Access, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
· Associates degree preferred
· Experience working in EBS finance system
· Minimum typing speed of 65 wpm
· Competent traveler
Required Application Materials
Resume
Work Hours
Work hours are 8 am to 5 pm with some nights and weekends
Advertised: Jul 10, 2019 Eastern Daylight
Time
Applications close: Jul 16, 2019 Eastern Daylight Time
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