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Advancement Associate - Student Affairs Internship

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 509155
Division/Organization: Division of Student Life
Department: Student Affairs Alumni Engagement and Development
Job Type: UW Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: BASCOM HALL
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $15.00
Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Digital Technology, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Communications, Broadcasting, and Media Arts, Nonprofit/Community-Based Organization, Customer Service, Higher Education-Student Affairs

Department Overview:

 Student Affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is led by the vice chancellor for student affairs. Our staff is dedicated to serving students and to helping them succeed in and out of the classroom in areas including health and well-being, identity and inclusion, leadership and engagement, and student advocacy. Student Affairs includes departments led by the dean of students; departments that provide community spaces and leadership resources; the Wisconsin Union; University Health Services; and University Recreation and Wellbeing

Anticipated Start Date:

 08/15/2025

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

  

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Not Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 10

Schedule:

 Flexible, established around class schedule. Must be able to work 10 hours during office hours of Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 $15.00

Number of Positions:

 1

Qualifications:

 Applications will be accepted until the position is filled

Commitment to work through summer is required. Must be a current student able to work at least one year in the position.

Resume, cover letter, and writing samples are required to complete the application process.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

All majors are encouraged to apply.

Experience in an office, administrative or office setting (preferred)

Involvement with student organizations, fundraising efforts, or volunteer work

Experience with email marketing platforms

Experience with interviewing for storytelling (preferred)

Position Summary/Job Duties:

As an Advancement Associate, you will support the mission of Student Affairs by assisting with donor stewardship, communications about the impact of donor gifts, and engagement initiatives. This paid internship offers hands-on experience in advancement/fundraising communications, donor relations, and content creation, providing valuable insight into the world of higher education fundraising. Under the guidance of the Advancement and Communications teams, you will:

Assist with the stewardship process by drafting thank-you messages, donor updates, and impact reports.

Serve as a frontline contact for donor inquiries, providing prompt and professional responses or directing questions to appropriate staff.

Support the collection and creation of donor impact stories, including conducting interviews, gathering visuals, and drafting narratives.

Help maintain and update advancement-related content on the Student Affairs website.

Contribute to planning and writing social media content to engage students and promote participation in campus Days of Giving.

Track and organize stewardship materials and campaign data as needed.

Collaborate with colleagues to ensure consistent messaging and brand alignment across advancement efforts.

Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Physical Demands:

This position primarily operates in a professional office environment and requires the ability to:

Sit for extended periods of time

Use a computer and other office equipment (e.g., printers, telephones) regularly

Occasionally lift or move items up to 10–20 pounds

Institutional Statements:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu

Accommodation Statement:

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
 
 

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