Aide for Lifelong Learning

Overview

Duties and responsibilities include performing all assignments necessary to assist the Director of Lifelong Learning Seminars and a Senior Advancement Associate. These duties include: communicating with donors (from potential to major), managing the office in supervisor’s absence, registering guests for events and processing payments, compiling event materials, assisting at various events, and entering data and maintaining donor records.

Responsibilities

Lifelong Learning Seminars:

Senior Advancement Associate:

Qualifications

QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate’s degree is preferred, plus 2 – 3 years of prior experience in a business office experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to demonstrate the ability to perform the job.

Other Skills

1. Ability to manage the office during frequent absences of the Director of Lifelong Learning Seminars and the Senior Advancement Associate. 2. Possess good organizational skills with the ability to multi-task. 3. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and effectively express ideas orally and in writing. 4. Ability to keep calm and remain personable under pressure. 5. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with numerous deadlines. 6. Knowledge of basic computer programs (Word, Excel, Outlook). 7. Possess strong grammar and letter writing skills 8. Possess excellent verbal communication skills. 9. Possess excellent interpersonal skills. 10. Possess sound judgment and maturity.

Physical Requirements

Ability to read, write, hear, speak, see and communicate effectively. Ability to operate basic office equipment to include, photocopier, fax machine, adding machine, computer equipment, and the like. Position is largely sedentary. Occasional lifting of office supplies, booklets, etc. is necessary.

Personal Characteristics

The Lifelong Learning Seminars office and Senior Advancement Associate aide will interact with College staff and current and prospective donors. A clean and neat appearance and pleasant demeanor that are supportive of the College mission are essential. Employee needs to be pleasant, supportive, and professional, while also maintaining confidentiality.

Code of Commitment

Be a good representative of Hillsdale College to promote the liberal arts, the College’s original Articles of Association and operating principles stated in the Staff Code of Commitment. The Mission Statement should be considered in all aspects of the position. The teaching of Christian faith shall remain a conspicuous aim of the College.