ABOUT THE USC ALUMNI ASSOCIATION:
The USC Alumni Association's mission is to support the overall advancement of USC by
engaging all alumni for life, building a culture of philanthropy among the Trojan Family, and being the representative voice for all USC alumni. With more than 380,000
members worldwide, the USC Alumni Association (USCAA)
supports more than 100 affiliate alumni clubs, alumnae support groups, and multicultural
alumni
organizations,
and
it distributes more
than
two million
dollars each year in
scholarships for USC students.
POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSILIBITIES:
The USC Alumni Association Reunions Team is seeking a Graduate Assistant (GA) who will assist in the planning,
organizing and execution of Reunion Weekend.
The Graduate Assistant will be working primarily in the Widney
Alumni House on the University Park Campus (UPC). Directly supervised by
the
Director of Reunions, the Graduate Assistant’s primary responsibilities include the following:
- Support the planning, organizing and execution of the USC Reunions Program including Reunion Weekend
- Plan and coordinate activities of reunion volunteer committees
- Coordinate acknowledgment and recognition process for donors
- Conduct research for the purpose of updating and expanding the donor base
- Assist in developing support materials for specific fundraising activities
- Build and maintain partnerships with staff, faculty, alumni, volunteers, donors, and vendors
- Perform other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
The USC Alumni Association encourages graduate and professional students from all programs to apply
for
the Graduate
Assistant position. Strong consideration will be given
to those with
previous experience in development/ fundraising, non-profit management, event planning/management, volunteer
management, higher education administration/student affairs, alumni relations and/or
public relations.
The Graduate Assistant must:
- Maintain full-time status in a USC graduate program (minimum of six units per semester).
- Be in “good academic standing” as defined by his/her academic program.
- Work approximately 20 hours weekly, every week throughout the fall and spring semesters. Some night and weekend hours will be required.
- Serve a two-year appointment which will be renewable at the option of the USC Alumni Association after each semester.
- Must be available all day on November 6 and 7, 2015
- Be highly-organized and detail-oriented.
- Have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office software and Google Drive
TERMS
OF
EMPLOYMENT:
Employment Date: Two academic years may
also include summers (August 2015 – May 2016 and August 2016 – May 2017)
Compensation: $17
per
hour for approximately 20 hours per week
Start Date: Immediately
*Work study preferred yet is not required for this
position
HOW TO APPLY:
- 1. Cover letter including the following information:
a.
Related experience and what you can bring to this position
b.
Current or anticipated graduate program at USC
c.
Earliest start date if selected
- 2. Current resume
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
