College Work Study - Annual Giving Phonathon

Title: Phonathon Caller

Campus: Queens

Student Requested:  College Work Study Student

Job ID:  S01969 -176A

Job Purpose:  During the academic year we call St. John’s alumni and update them on changes or special events at St. John’s, and to ask for donations to support the university.

Work Schedule: 2 p.m.- 5 p.m. or 6 p.m.- 9 p.m., Sundays/ 6 p.m.- 9 p.m., Monday through Thursday

Job Responsibilities:  List major duties and responsibilities – below is a list of sample responsibilities that your student worker may or may not be doing.  Keep those that are applicable, delete those that are not and add the additional responsibilities that the student worker will be doing to make the description accurate and complete.

• Make calls to alumni and parents for a three hour period to ask for donations. Process those donations when made, and handle all information, especially financial information, in a professional and confidential manner.
• Other administrative duties or special projects as assigned.

Equipment Used:  
• computers, telephone.
Qualifications:  Below is a sample of qualifications, keep what’s applicable and delete what is not.  Add any additional qualifications as well. Should include training, experience, special requirements, skills, etc.
• Experience with calling in a professional setting preferred.
• Familiarity with the office equipment.
• Good computer skills (training on our calling program is provided).
• Excellent communication skills and detail oriented.
• The ability to handle confidential matters and to be professional.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Willingness to tackle new projects.
• Ability to work at least 6 hours per week on a set schedule.

Skill Development Areas:
• Listening, Customer Service, Communication.


In addition to completing the online student application, please send a copy of your resume to Donald McKay at mckayd@stjohns.edu

In compliance with Federal Work Study guidelines, only students that have been awarded a work study grant for the academic school year can apply for this position.

Resumes submitted for this position will not be considered if the student has not been awarded a work study grant for the academic school year.