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2026-2027 Graduate Assistant – Volunteer Engagement & Philanthropy (Part Time)

  • Company: Seton Hall University, New Jersey
  • Location: South Orange, Essex County
  • Salary: $2,026–$2,027/yr
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Join Seton Hall University as a Part Time Graduate Assistant supporting our Office of Alumni Engagement & Philanthropy in South Orange, Essex County. This position offers meaningful experience in volunteer coordination, alumni relations, and philanthropic initiatives while working directly with our community of engaged alumni and student volunteers.

About the Role

As a Graduate Assistant for Volunteer Engagement & Philanthropy at Seton Hall University, you'll be instrumental in building and sustaining our volunteer community. You'll work behind the scenes to connect alumni and students with volunteer opportunities, manage volunteer records and communications, and support the strategic initiatives that drive philanthropic engagement. This part-time role requires flexibility for evening and weekend event support, offering graduate students practical experience in higher education advancement and nonprofit engagement.

What You'll Do

  • Maintain and update volunteer databases, ensuring accurate records and enabling effective communication with our volunteer network
  • Assist in planning and coordinating volunteer engagement events, including logistical support and day-of event coordination
  • Conduct research on volunteer trends, philanthropic giving patterns, and best practices in alumni engagement
  • Support communications with volunteers and donors, including follow-up correspondence and recognition initiatives
  • Provide administrative support to the Office of Alumni Engagement & Philanthropy, including scheduling, report preparation, and program documentation
  • Participate in evening and weekend events as needed to support volunteer and alumni programming

What We're Looking For

  • Currently enrolled graduate student or recent graduate seeking practical experience in alumni relations or nonprofit work
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
  • Proficiency with databases and basic computer systems; experience with volunteer management platforms a plus
  • Genuine enthusiasm for volunteer engagement and philanthropic mission
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
  • Flexibility to accommodate evening and weekend event support

About Seton Hall University

Seton Hall University, located in South Orange, Essex County, New Jersey, is a leading Catholic research institution committed to educational excellence and community service. Our Office of Alumni Engagement & Philanthropy strengthens connections between the university and our alumni community, fostering lifelong relationships and philanthropic support that advance our mission.

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New Jersey is a state located in both the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States. Located at the geographic hub of the heavily urbanized Northeast megalopolis, it is bordered to the northwest, north, and northeast by New York State; on its east, southeast, and south by the Atlantic Ocean; on its west by the Delaware River and Pennsylvania; and on its southwest by Delaware Bay a

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Private-sector wage growth (year over year): 3.3%via FRED

National quits rate: 1.9%via FRED (BLS JOLTS)

GDP per capita in US: $90,027via World Bank

Consumer price inflation in US: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank

Average hours worked per year in US: 1,800via OECD

Cost of living in New Jersey: 8.8% above the national averagevia BEA

Median household income in Essex County: $76,712via US Census ACS / Data USA

Nearby history: South Orange Station, listed 1984 (313m away) — via National Register of Historic Places

Typical climate: average high 64°F / low 42°F year-round (summers around 84°F, winters around 24°F) — via NOAA 1991-2020 Normals

Walkability: Above average walkable (11.5/20) — via EPA National Walkability Index

Typical rent nearby: $1,822/mo (1BR) · $2,205/mo (2BR) — via HUD Fair Market Rents

  • Elevation 57m (187 ft)

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  • Role 2026-2027 Graduate Assistant – Volunteer Engagement & Philanthropy (Part Time)
  • Employer Seton Hall University, New Jersey
  • Location South Orange, Essex County
  • Type Part Time
  • Pay (from listing) $2,026–$2,027/yr
  • Posted June 24, 2026
  • Apply by 2026-08-08
  • Country context US
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