Graduate Student Assistant - Libraries Development

Requisition Number Stu04595P Home Org Name Library Administration Division Name Library Position Title Graduate Student Assistant - Libraries Development Working Title (if different from Position Title) Job Summary Essential Functions

• Using development database to find prospective and active donors
• Contacting donors to set up visits for Development staff via email and phone
• Assisting Development staff with stewarding donors
• Drafting of donor letters/proposals/correspondence

• Using development database to provide research and analysis on donors and prospects
• Preparing research on donors for Dean and Development staff
• Identifying meaningful stewardship options

• Assist with tours when available
• Contact with donors when on campus
• Individualized Thank you and stewardship communications (written, typed, media, verbal, etc.)

• Work with Dean and Development staff to analyze data on AUL and how we can best use it in Development
• Take information from research on how we support colleges and collaboration

• May be asked to undertake special projects depending on area of interest
• May be asked to do some small foundation/corporation proposals
• Participate in and support annual Development campaigns and Libraries events including (but not limited to) Tiger Giving Day, etc.
• Budgets reporting
• Presentations to leadership, staff, campaign committee members, and stakeholders
• Attend meetings and events and represent Libraries Development when needed

• Other responsibilities as assigned

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We're Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

Minimum Qualifications

• Act professionally and as a representative of the Office of Development.
• Interest in non-profit and business operations.
• The ability to work independently with little supervision on certain projects and initiatives.
• The ability to collaborate and work as part of a team.
• The ability to act and speak with discretion, and to be trusted to handle sensitive materials and documents.
• Possess strong interpersonal and communications skills.
• Dependability, multi-tasking, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment are imperative.
• A commitment to an inclusive and diverse campus environment is essential.

• The ability to work in an office setting at a computer, standing or sitting, for several hours a day.
• Ability to travel across campus to deliver or pickup materials (not exceeding 50 pounds).
• Ability to give tours on campus and in multi-level facilities.

Preferred Qualifications Pay Rate $15.00/hour Work Hours Up to 15 hours per week depending on availability and needs of the office; Most of this work will be conducted on campus, with occasional opportunities for off-campus work with Development; Some weekend opportunities as needed or invited City position is located in: Auburn State position is located: Alabama

Posting Date 07/16/2025 Closing Date 09/14/2025 Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement Special Instructions to Applicants Quick Link for Internal Postings https://www.auemployment.com/postings/54738