Jackrabbits Student Engagement Officer

Job overview

The Jackrabbits Student Engagement Officer role is onsite in Brookings, SD; compensation is not specified. The position supports South Dakota State University Foundation efforts to engage prospective and current donors and build philanthropic support for the university. The role uses personalized digital communications to strengthen relationships with alumni, students, parents, and friends, connect their interests with university priorities, and encourage giving. Accurate engagement records and relevant content help sustain the university’s donor pipeline.

What you'll do

• Manage donor-centered relationships with a portfolio of alumni, students, parents, and university friends
• use video, email, social media, texting, virtual visits, and phone for engagement and solicitation opportunities
• create content to encourage philanthropic giving
• record communications in the database
• match donor interests with university engagement and giving opportunities
• uphold Foundation quality-control and data standards.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

jackrabbits student engagement officer

digital engagement

donor relations

university advancement

philanthropy

fundraising

alumni engagement

student engagement

content creation

brookings sd

south dakota state university

part-time

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Must be a current South Dakota State University student. Video creation, customer service, and public speaking experience are preferred but not required.

About the employer

South Dakota State University Alumni & Foundation is hiring for this role. Industry: Grantmaking Foundations. Sector: 81.