Fund Development Director - Student Hourly
Inside Higher Ed, Lawrence, KS, United States
Position Overview
Student Senate is the primary advocate for students on campus. Our 90 senators, 15 legislative officers, 10 executive staff members, 5 election commission members, and advisors work together to allocate about $24 million in student fees in ways that best serve students. We also represent the KU student voice within University, State, and National Governance, working to address and develop policy in students' best interests.
Job Description
30% - The Fund Development Director shall be responsible for the oversight of all fundraising accounts initiated by Student Senate.
30% - The Fund Development Director shall serve as the Block Manager for the Community Development Fund, Campus Safety Fund, and the Student Environmental Advisory Board Fund.
20% - The Fund Development Director shall coordinate monthly meetings with the Chairs of the CDF Board, Student Environmental Advisory Board, and Safety Fund Board to review recent allocations and brainstorm opportunities where Senate can increase utilizations for the funds.
10% - The Fund Development Director shall meet with the Chief of Staff on a monthly basis to review fundraising plans.
10% - The Fund Development Director shall be responsible for coordinating and chairing the Educational Opportunity Fund process.
Required Qualifications
Available on Wednesday nights from 5pm-10pm for Student Senate meetings.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience with Student Senate.
Prior work experience in accounting or business procedures as shown in application materials.
Prior experience working with student organizations and students as shown in application materials.
Position Requirements During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre‑enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).
Employment Conditions Student employees are
not
eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR. To ensure consideration apply by the application review date 4/1/2026.
Contact Information to Applicants
This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.
Completion of online application.
Resume: include any skills, qualifications, and/or experiences that would be applicable to this position.
PowerPoint presentation explaining what you are looking to accomplish through the role.
sbp@ku.edu
Student Senate Coordinator of Staff
senatecos@ku.edu
Advertised Salary Range $10.50 per hour
Anticipated Start Date Tuesday May 19, 2026
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Job Description
30% - The Fund Development Director shall be responsible for the oversight of all fundraising accounts initiated by Student Senate.
30% - The Fund Development Director shall serve as the Block Manager for the Community Development Fund, Campus Safety Fund, and the Student Environmental Advisory Board Fund.
20% - The Fund Development Director shall coordinate monthly meetings with the Chairs of the CDF Board, Student Environmental Advisory Board, and Safety Fund Board to review recent allocations and brainstorm opportunities where Senate can increase utilizations for the funds.
10% - The Fund Development Director shall meet with the Chief of Staff on a monthly basis to review fundraising plans.
10% - The Fund Development Director shall be responsible for coordinating and chairing the Educational Opportunity Fund process.
Required Qualifications
Available on Wednesday nights from 5pm-10pm for Student Senate meetings.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience with Student Senate.
Prior work experience in accounting or business procedures as shown in application materials.
Prior experience working with student organizations and students as shown in application materials.
Position Requirements During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre‑enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).
Employment Conditions Student employees are
not
eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR. To ensure consideration apply by the application review date 4/1/2026.
Contact Information to Applicants
This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.
Completion of online application.
Resume: include any skills, qualifications, and/or experiences that would be applicable to this position.
PowerPoint presentation explaining what you are looking to accomplish through the role.
sbp@ku.edu
Student Senate Coordinator of Staff
senatecos@ku.edu
Advertised Salary Range $10.50 per hour
Anticipated Start Date Tuesday May 19, 2026
Apply to Job
#J-18808-Ljbffr