Student Employee (Non-Workstudy) - Office of Advancement
Company: Gardner Webb University
Location: Shelby
Posted on: February 21, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description About the Role: The Student
Employee (Non-Workstudy) position within the Office of Advancement
offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the university's
mission by supporting fundraising, alumni relations, and community
engagement initiatives. This role is designed to provide students
with hands-on experience in administrative and communication tasks
that directly impact the success of advancement efforts. The
student will assist in managing data, creating videos, and
maintaining relationships with donors and alumni. Through this
position, the student will develop professional skills in a dynamic
environment while contributing to meaningful projects that support
the institution's growth and reputation. Ultimately, the role aims
to foster a collaborative spirit and provide valuable exposure to
the operations of a higher education advancement office. Minimum
Qualifications: Currently enrolled as a student at Gardner-Webb
University. Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
Basic knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally both verbally and
in writing. Reliable and able to commit to a consistent work
schedule. Responsibilities: Assist with data entry and management
of donor and alumni databases to ensure accurate and up-to-date
records. Conduct phone calls to check in with alumni and donors.
Create videos to show appreciation and ask for support. Provide
administrative support such as filing, preparing mailers, and
responding to supervisor requests. Collaborate with team members to
research and update contact information and assist in prospect
identification. This is an in-person position. Daily hours of
operation are Monday through Thursday from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm and
students are required to commit to two nights a week. Student
employees who have been selected for on campus employment roles in
the Office of Advancement. These roles are not affiliated with
Gardner-Webb University Workstudy or Federal Workstudy Programs.
Gardner-Webb University (gardner-webb.edu) is a coeducational,
residential, private, historically Baptist, Christian institution,
located in Boiling Springs, North Carolina with easy access to
Charlotte, Asheville, and Greenville-Spartanburg. The University
offers 80 undergraduate and graduate degree programs to
approximately 3,000 students. GWU is a Carnegie-classified
Doctoral/Professional University. In 2023, Gardner-Webb was home to
students from 93 counties in North Carolina, 44 US states, and 43
foreign countries. GWU is a NCAA Division I institution with 22
athletic teams and 460 student-athletes.
Keywords: Gardner Webb University, Columbia , Student Employee (Non-Workstudy) - Office of Advancement, Administration, Clerical , Shelby, South Carolina
