Job Description

Job Title: College Assistant - Annual Giving Communications

Location: Hunter College, New York, NY

Part-time (20 hours/week)

Reports to: Philanthropic Communications Officer

Position Overview:

Join a fast-paced, mission-driven team helping to power student success and strengthen Hunter’s future. The Annual Giving team is looking for a creative, organized, tech-savvy College Assistant who’s excited to learn the inner workings of philanthropy, fundraising communications, and digital engagement. This is a fantastic role for someone who wants hands-on experience in marketing, communications, nonprofit management, or higher education advancement.

You’ll work closely with the Philanthropic Communications Officer and collaborate with partners across the College to help shape campaigns that inspire thousands of donors to give.

What You’ll Do:

• Multichannel Fundraising Campaigns
• Support the creation of compelling donor appeals across email, direct mail, social media, texting, and phonathon.
• Help brainstorm ideas and gather stories, photos, and updates from departments across campus.
• Coordinate with staff and external vendors to ensure all projects stay on track and meet deadlines.

Giving Day Support

• Play a key role in organizing Hunter’s annual Giving Day—including posting updates, monitoring gifts, and assisting with real-time communications on GiveCampus.
• Work with partners across the College to onboard participants, collect content, troubleshoot issues, and keep everyone aligned.
• Participate in Steering Committee meetings and help track tasks, deliverables, and timelines.
• Raiser’s Edge & Data Support
• Learn the basics of Raiser’s Edge NXT and assist with data entry, donor updates, and general database tasks — no prior experience required.
• Maintain accuracy across donor records and support gift acknowledgment processes.
• Administrative & Project Management Support
• Serve as a backup for generating acknowledgment letters and pledge reminders.
• Assist with developing workflows, tracking systems, and organizational tools to keep projects moving smoothly.
• Make thank-you calls and follow-up outreach to donors as needed.
• Jump in on special projects and departmental initiatives that advance our mission.

Who You Are

• We’re looking for someone who is:
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail.
• A strong communicator—both written and verbal.
• Comfortable juggling multiple tasks and shifting priorities.
• Collaborative, but also able to work independently.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and virtual meeting platforms.
• Tech-curious and eager to learn new tools (experience with social media, Canva, or web content tools is a plus).
• Energized by creativity, problem-solving, and supporting meaningful work.

What You’ll Gain

• Real experience in fundraising, marketing, communications, and digital strategy.
• Exposure to high-visibility campaigns and cross-departmental collaborations.
• Training in industry-standard platforms like GiveCampus and Raiser’s Edge NXT.
• The opportunity to help drive philanthropic support that directly impacts students’ lives.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit their resume and a brief cover letter explaining their interest in the position to HTR-IArecruitment@hunter.cuny.edu with subject: College Assistant - Annual Giving Communications.

The position will remain open until filled.

If you want to grow your skills, build your portfolio, and contribute to a mission that matters, we’d love to hear from you!

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