2025-07-30
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Other
/yr
employee
contract
Edwardsville
Illinois
62026
United States
Positio Title: Development Associate (CS26-031)
Location: Edwardsville, IL
Apply Before: 00912
Department: Business, School of (Admin)
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Description: Description
To build on a strong foundation of achievement and contribute to the realization of its ambitious institutional goals, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) invites applications for the position of Development Associate (CS26-031). As a premier metropolitan university, SIUE is committed to advancing social and economic mobility while shaping the workforce of the future. Grounded in a comprehensive, broad-based education and enriched by hands-on research opportunities, SIUE equips its students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a global marketplace and positively impact their communities.
Why SIUE?
Employing more than 2,400 faculty and staff members, SIUE is one of the largest employers in the Metropolitan St. Louis area. A study by SIUE School of Business faculty shows the University has a $471 million annual economic impact on the region. Each year, the University's presence generates almost 9,000 additional jobs and more than $250 million in labor income for the area.
What You Will Do
This position will assist the Senior Director of Development and Major Gift Team Lead in a variety of essential projects and events to support development, alumni relations, and communication activities in the SIUE School of Business. This position will work and assist in the development and implementation of assigned programs for alumni, donors, and friends of the School. This role will initiate projects that will be beneficial to the work of the development program in the School and is expected to anticipate next steps and follow-up related to fundraising and communication activities.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
-Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Public Administration, Mass Communications, Business, or a related field required.
-Minimum 3 years of work experience in marketing, public relations, and/or planning events or a related work experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in nonprofit management, development, alumni relations, experience with fundraising, contact relationship management (CRM) or other database software. Preferred competencies include: Strong interpersonal and communications skills characterized by the ability to listen, speak, and write well; high attention to detail and follow-up and excellent organizational skills; ability to manage confidential information with discretion and tact; demonstrated skill and knowledge of (or ability to learn quickly) the internal workings of a University as well as the technology tools available to development, including RaisersEdge NXT (the University's Donor Relationship Management System), Awards Management (formerly Academic Works), Microsoft Windows computer environment, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; knowledge of HTML and design software such as Cascade and social media platforms; ability to work collegially and collaboratively in a team setting; an exceptional work ethic and track record of personal initiative; flexibility and adaptability to new programs in an emerging and changing environment; willingness and ability to travel to non-campus locations for University business; willingness and ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.
Supplemental Information
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Illinois Residency Requirement: Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of the start date for this position.
Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois Driver's License or state of Illinois ID Card. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days is grounds for immediate separation.
Classification: State Universities Civil Service System Classification Number: 5001 - SUCSS Classification Title. For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the State Universities Civil Service System website at: https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx .
Veterans: Veterans who qualify for preference must provide proof of eligibility within ten (10) working days of submitting an application. The required proof of eligibility includes, at a minimum, a copy of the veteran's DD214/DD215 form (Department of Defense), NGB22 form (National Guard), or Discharge Orders or DD256 Discharge Certificate (Reserves). For help in determining the appropriate proof of eligibility to submit, please refer to the Guide for Veteran Document Verification.
Pre-Employment Screening: External candidates receiving a job offer must undergo pre-employment screening, including a criminal background check. For safety sensitive positions, a drug screen will also be required.
Work Authorization Information: SIUE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States and visa sponsorship for this position will not be provided. International students at SIUE on F-1 or J-1 visas are not eligible for full-time or part-time civil service positions with permanent status.
Accommodation: If you are unable to utilize our online application system and need to request an accommodation, please reach out to us at 618-650-2190 or via email at: careerinfo@siue.edu
EEO Statement
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and thus prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment and students on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran's status.
We value your interest and look forward to reviewing your application. For questions or more information, please email careerinfo@siue.edu .
Benefits: SIUE offers an exceptional array of benefits to all full-time and part-time employees (50% or more receive benefits accrued at the percentage of appointment) including:
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