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Title: Digital Engagement Center Caller

Position Type: Student

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 81R000 - University Development

Division: 7R0000 - Development

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Hours Per Week: Up to 20

Additional Schedule Details: Fall 2024. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 5-8PM (Callers are required to work at least two shifts weekly)

Posted Salary Grade: Minimum $8.00/hour

Retirement:   None 

Contact Person: Sidney Dixon

Job Summary/Basic Functions

Digital Engagement Center Callers are responsible for calling, texting, and emailing EKU alumni and friends for the purposes of engagement and to ask for gifts in support of students. The work environment is competitive, yet fun and rewarding.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Must be enrolled at EKU

Preferred Qualifications:

• Handle personal information with confidentiality.
• Personable attitude.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Comfort in soliciting gifts.
• Persistence in securing a pledge and negotiating the pledge amount.
• Organizational abilities and attentiveness to details.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Enthusiasm for Eastern, its mission and programs.

Job Duties:

• 75% - Calling alumni and friends of the university - (Essential)
• 20% - Texting and emailing alumni and friends of the university - (Essential)
• 5% - Helping to complete mailings to alumni and friends of the university - (Essential)

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions: This position may require completion of confidentiality, data safety & security, or other trainings.

AA/EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check.