Alumni and Development Student Assistant

UCLA Arts is hiring an Alumni and Development Student Assistant for 2016-17

Alumni and Development Student Assistant

The UCLA School of the Arts and Architecture (UCLA Arts) is hiring a work-study Alumni and Development Student Assistant for the 2016-17 academic year.

The Alumni and Development Department at UCLA Arts is a high energy, professional work environment.  We host events, establish connections, and collaborate with faculty/staff to help our donors and supporters identify their philanthropic interests at UCLA.  We also develop a strong network of UCLA Arts alumni in Los Angeles and across the country.

The qualified candidate will be a motivated, enthusiastic student with a strong interest in visual and performing arts and enthusiasm for UCLA’s Arts departments, faculty, events, and programs.  He or she will also be proficient in basic office tasks, including filing, mailings, etc.

Ideally, he/she will possess:

  • Desire to engage with the UCLA Arts student and alumni communities and act as an ambassador representing the Development Department on campus
  • Knowledge of or desire to learn more about the visual and performing arts scene in Los Angeles
  • The ability to interact professionally with a wide range of students, alumni, donors, faculty, and staff

Responsibilities include:

  • Help recruit and manage a small team of volunteer students to assist with activities and special events organized by the Development Department
  • Help track and compile exhibitions, performances, etc. of faculty, alumni, and students in and around Los Angeles
  • Staff Development Department special events (on and off campus) as needed
  • Assist in the creation and execution of mailings to UCLA Arts constituents and donors
  • Assist in an ongoing filing and archiving project
  • Provide general administrative support as needed

Required proficiencies include:

  • Fluency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn new software/databases
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Professional demeanor and the ability to work with sensitive information/data

This is an exciting position that will offer the qualified candidate insight into the inner-workings of a dynamic development department supporting one of the top arts education programs in the country.

This is a part-time position for UCLA work-study students. Preference for students from the School of the Arts and Architecture. 10 hours per week mostly during weekday business hours, but some evenings and weekends may be required.

Interested applicants should send an email addressing their qualifications and what interests them about the position, along with a resume to: Mackenzie Boetes, Donor Relations Coordinator (mboetes@arts.ucla.edu)