Graduate Assistantship Office of Institutional Advancement (OIA)

Position Overview
The Graduate Assistant in the Office of Institutional Advancement supports fundraising alumni
engagement stewardship communications and advancement operations while pursuing a
masters degree at Talladega College. This position provides hands-on professional experience in
higher education advancement and supports the Colleges fundraising engagement and
institutional visibility goals.
Graduate Assistantship defined
A graduate assistantship is a structured appointment in which a graduate student is employed by
the college while enrolled in a masters or doctoral degree exchange for performing
assigned duties such as administrative support teaching assistance research or professional
services the student receives compensation which may include hourly wages a stipend tuition
remission or reduction and/or other educational benefits. Graduate assistantships are designed to
provide financial support professional development and practical experience aligned with the
students academic program and the institutions operational needs.
Appointment Term
Twelve-month academic year appointment renewable based on performance enrollment status
and institutional needs.
Work Schedule
Up to 30 hours per week
Flexible scheduling to accommodate academic commitments
Graduate Enrollment Requirement
The Graduate Assistant must be enrolled in one of Talladega Colleges approved masters degree
programs. Continued eligibility for the assistantship requires maintaining enrollment in good
academic standing.
Tuition Benefit
A fifty percent (50%) tuition reduction is available after successful completion of the first
semester.
Tuition benefit is subject to institutional policies funding availability continued enrollment in an
approved masters degree program and satisfactory job performance.

Primary Job Responsibilities
Advancement Operations and Administrative Support
Assist with the day-to-day operations of the Office of Institutional Advancement
Support gift processing data entry and donor record maintenance in the Colleges
advancement system
Assist with the preparation of reports tracking metrics and organizing advancement data
Maintain confidentiality and accuracy of donor and institutional information
Fundraising and Donor Engagement Support
Support annual giving campaigns and special fundraising initiatives
Assist with donor acknowledgments stewardship correspondence and impact reporting
Conduct basic prospect research under supervision
Support preparation of fundraising materials and donor communications
Alumni Engagement and Event Support
Assist with alumni outreach engagement initiatives and communications
Support planning and execution of alumni events donor receptions and institutional
programs
Assist with event logistics registration tracking and post-event follow-up
Marketing Communications and Content Support
Assist with advancement-related communications including newsletters emails and
digital content
Support coordination with the Office of Communications and Branding on advancement
messaging
Assist with social media content scheduling and engagement related to advancement
initiatives
Research Projects and Special Initiatives
Assist with research related to grants corporate partnerships and philanthropic
opportunities
Support special projects aligned with institutional priorities campaigns and board
initiatives

Perform other advancement-related duties as assigned
Compensation Structure
Hourly Rate
$20.00 per hour based on qualifications experience and graduate program alignment
Estimated Annual Earnings
Based on up to 30 hours per week over a 12-month academic year:
Approximately $24000$31000 annually depending on average weekly hours worked.
Minimum Qualifications
Admission to and enrollment in a Talladega College masters degree program
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion
Preferred Qualifications
Interest in higher education administration nonprofit management communications or
fundraising
Experience with databases CRM systems or administrative support
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a professional office environment
Supervision and Evaluation
The Graduate Assistant reports to the Vice President for Institutional Advancement or designee.
Performance is evaluated each semester to determine continuation of the assistantship and
eligibility for tuition benefits.