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Advancement Assistant (Work Study)

Reports to: Director of Advancement

Department: Advancement

FLSA Category: Non-Exempt, Federal Work Study

Average Hours per Week: 23

Summary

The Advancement Assistant is a Work/Study position. This position provides donor and project support to the Advancement department. The individual filling this position must be enrolled as a student at The Seattle School and must qualify for Federal Work/Study funding.

Essential Functions

The Advancement Assistant is responsible to:

  • Create and run accurate SalesForce reports with regard to donations received and donations projects.
  • Send annual receipts to donors in accordance with IRS guidelines.
  • Maintain accurate, up-to-date, and professional digital  files of all donor activities and events.
  • Prepare progress reports of all financials.
  • Track the progress and status of departmental action points, monitor tasks, and maintain strategic focus on agreed-upon goals and tactics.
  • Process grants workflows as developed
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date donor database.
  • Research donors and potential donor opportunities. 
  • Work with the Director of Information Systems to develop new reports, correct database errors, and collaborate on reporting techniques. 
  • Maintain departmental calendar and assist in scheduling meetings, conferences, and events.
  • Complete tasks assigned by the Director of Advancement.
  • Execute MarCom and ATT communication strategies, including content development, curation, and  proofreading.
  • Think creatively in approaching tasks in order to streamline and improve processes.
  • Interact with donors professionally, effectively, and relationally.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • Currently enrolled as a student of The Seattle School and qualifies for Federal Work/Study funding.
  • Understands the balance of studying and working at the same educational institution, complying with all necessary confidentiality and regulatory requirements.
  • Demonstrate a growing ability to form and maintain maturing relationships.
  • Work as a team player to collaborate within and across department lines to achieve common goals.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Effective interpersonal skills.
  • Developed public relations or customer service skills.
  • Demonstrate excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Manage multiple tasks simultaneously with strong attention to detail with consideration of its import in the larger picture.
  • Use practical and resourceful means to succeed with limited resources.
  • Self-starter, with a capacity to work independently on a variety of projects.
  • Work flexibly in a fast-paced, changing environment.
  • Demonstrate exceptional proficiency with Google Docs and spreadsheets.
  • Familiarity and appreciation for the mission and values of The Seattle School.

Compensation & Benefits

$17.27 per hour. Student employees are exempt from FICA tax (7.65%) when enrolled in classes, making the effective hourly rate $18.70 (Sep-Jun, or when enrolled).

Application Process

To apply, please submit your completed resume, cover letter, and Employment Application (Statement of Faith included).  The application will remain open until filled, with preference given to early applications received.

Employment Application [PDF]

About the Employer

Established in 1997, The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology is an interdisciplinary graduate school committed to training people to be competent in the study of text, soul, and culture to serve God and neighbor through transforming relationships. We enact our mission through our various training programs in our graduate school, Allender Center, and Center for Transforming Engagement. Employees at The Seattle School strive to hold the capacity to see relationally and to allow room for the complexity and nuance needed as the global body of Christ

Federal employment non-discrimination rules preserve the freedom of faith-based organizations to hire according to faith. State and local employment civil rights laws include a similar exemption for faith-based organizations such as The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology.