Development Specialist for Frontline Support Services

The University of Texas at Austin•Austin, UT

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Development Specialist for Frontline Support Services. This role supports Assistant Directors or the Director of Frontline Support Services by providing operational support and strategic leadership. This can involve assisting an Assistant Vice President or Executive Director within the University Development Office (UDO) or performing specialized administrative and programmatic work for a UDO team, or a combination of both. The University Development Office is a dynamic community of over 450 fundraising professionals dedicated to supporting the university's mission through generous donor support. Texas Development is recognized as one of the leading fundraising programs in higher education, having raised nearly $5 billion in the past six years.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
1-2 years of experience assisting with fundraising programs or performing complex administrative functions.
Highly effective communication skills (written, verbal, interpersonal) with internal and external stakeholders.
Project management skills.
Ability to work independently and under pressure, while also engaging in collaboration between teams.
Excellence in problem-analyzing, problem-solving, and customer service.
Excellent organizational skills with high attention to detail and accountability.
Excellent judgment.
Ability to use discretion and maintain integrity and professionalism.
High degree of proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Office.
Must be eligible to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

More than five years of administrative assistance experience.
Experience with VIP database and DEFINE.
Working knowledge of UT Austin's policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and manage scheduling and communications with development colleagues and leadership across campus, including internal and external meetings, team retreats, donor campus visits, or other special events.
Plan trips, make travel arrangements, and prepare and submit travel, entertainment, and other miscellaneous reimbursements.
Compose and prepare correspondences, reports, meeting agendas, thank you letters, and follow-up materials related to donors.
Timely record reports, letters, proposals, or gift agreements following donor contact.
Assist with prospect and donor research and help strategize and carry out donor stewardship projects and various forms of donor outreach to support the development of respective portfolios.
Initiate and assist with the development and implementation of individual cultivation, solicitation, and actions aligned with institutional values and priorities.
Assist in the onboarding, training, and ongoing assignment of projects to the Development Associates supporting the respective team, in coordination with FSS leadership.
Facilitate and enhance internal team functions, including team and leadership meetings, professional development opportunities, annual goal setting process, and processes that support the team's fundraising mission.
Perform additional duties as assigned.