SAINT XAVIER UNIVERSITY University Advancement Assistant - Student Employment in Chicago, IL

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Summary

This position is responsible for assisting staff in the University Advancement office.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Provide general administrative assistance to the advancement team, including but not limited to filing, data entry, creating marketing materials, and managing correspondence;
  • Greeting and directing visitors and guests as they come into the University Advancement office;
  • Assist with events hosted by the University Advancement and Alumni Relations offices;
  • Contribute to stewardship efforts aimed at recognizing and thanking donors for their contributions to the university. This may involve preparing thank-you letters and other appreciation materials, as well as making phone calls
  • Support the advancement team on various special projects and initiatives as needed. These projects may span across fundraising campaigns, alumni engagement initiatives, donor outreach efforts, and other strategic priorities of the university;
  • Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled at SXU;
  • Must have transportation to work in The O’Grady Center located at 11000 S St Louis Ave;
  • Preference for students majoring in Business Administration, Communication, Digital Marketing, or similar major, with interest in Philanthropy;
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook);
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment;
  • Professional demeanor and ability to represent the university positively;
  • Prior experience in administrative support, customer service, or event planning is a plus.
Description of Hours: Hours are flexible, up to 10 a week, M-F 8:30 am – 4:30 pm.

Start Date: August 2025


Additional Expectations

We inspire success by working together to provide meaningful, personalized service in a spirit of excellence. SXU seeks candidates that deliver value-added services in a responsive, collaborative, effective, and respectful manner.

The University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Saint Xavier University affirms its position as a Catholic institution, inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, and asserts its rights to employ persons who subscribe to the mission, vision and core values of the University.

Saint Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions and all other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other factors protected by law. Hiring decisions will be based on the bona fide occupational qualifications of each applicant.

This position is responsible for assisting staff in the University Advancement office. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Provide general administrative assistance to the advancement team, including but not limited to filing, data entry, creating marketing materials, and managing correspondence;Greeting and directing visitors and guests as they come into the University Advancement office;Assist with events hosted by the University Advancement and Alumni Relations offices;Contribute to stewardship efforts aimed at recognizing and thanking donors for their contributions to the university. This may involve preparing thank-you letters and other appreciation materials, as well as making phone calls. Support the advancement team on various special projects and initiatives as needed. These projects may span across fundraising campaigns, alumni engagement initiatives, donor outreach efforts, and other strategic priorities of the university;Performs related duties as required. Qualifications Currently enrolled at SXU;Must have transportation to work in The O’Grady Center located at 11000 S St Louis Ave;Preference for students majoring in Business Administration, Communication, Digital Marketing, or similar major, with interest in Philanthropy;Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;Excellent written and verbal communication skills;Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook);Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment;Professional demeanor and ability to represent the university positively;Prior experience in administrative support, customer service, or event planning is a plus. Description of Hours: Hours are flexible, up to 10 a week, M-F 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. Start Date: August 2025 Additional Expectations We inspire success by working together to provide meaningful, personalized service in a spirit of excellence. SXU seeks candidates that deliver value-added services in a responsive, collaborative, effective, and respectful manner. The University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Saint Xavier University affirms its position as a Catholic institution, inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, and asserts its rights to employ persons who subscribe to the mission, vision and core values of the University.
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