Job Description Summary
The Program Development Assistant will support the Director in Phase 1 of the Centers revisited vision with a focus on grant identification alumni engagement and mentoringprogram launch. This parttime role is ideal for a highly motivated fourthyear undergraduate with strong business acumen criticalthinking skills and strong work ethic.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities (may vary depending on priorities and deployment timing) Grant Identification Utilize grant watch search platform to identify funding opportunities Help prepare concise summaries of grant requirements deadlines and fit analyses for the Directors review Assist in drafting and compiling application materials and documentation Alumni Outreach & Mentoring Program Development Leverage LinkedIn Sales Navigator to map and segment Chapman Argyros alumni and broader Chapman University alumni networks Craft personalized outreach messages to recruit mentors and industry partners Coordinate introductory calls informational sessions and mentorstudent matching logistics Phase 1 Redeployment Support Collaborate on projectplanning activities: timelines deliverable tracking and stakeholder communications Organize and attend strategy meetings when possible Maintain shared project documentation (e.g. Google Drive Teams etc) Administrative & Data Management Update and maintain databases of grants opportunities alumni contacts and program metrics
Required Qualifications
Enrolled as a fourthyear undergraduate (preferably majoring in International Business Marketing or related field) Able to balance work and study to ensure that education performance is not affected Demonstrated professional attitude and strong business mindset Excellent criticalthinking and prioritization skills; able to juggle competing deadlines Handson and proactive Strong written and verbal communication abilities Familiarity with LinkedIn and/or other professional networking tools Proficient with Microsoft Office suite and cloudbased collaboration platforms