Development Specialist for Frontline Support Services

University of Texas at Austin

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Development Specialist for Frontline Support Services to provide operational support and strategic leadership. This role will assist an Assistant Vice President or Executive Director within the University Development Office (UDO) or perform specialized administrative and programmatic work for a UDO team. The position may also involve a combination of both assignments. The University Development Office is a dynamic community of over 450 fundraising professionals dedicated to creating meaningful donor experiences and supporting the university's mission to be the world's highest-impact public research university. This role is crucial in supporting the university's ambitious fundraising goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• A combination of 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.
• Capable of working independently and under pressure, while also engaging in collaboration between teams.
• Excellence in problem-analyzing, problem-solving, and customer service.
• Excellent organizational skills
• Demonstrated excellent organizational skills with high attention to detail and accountability.
• Excellent judgement. 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 and 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 requested as they relate 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 team fundraising mission.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package that includes insurance and retirement benefits in addition to other programs and services.
• Professional development opportunities that help every team member accomplish their goals, enrich their skillset and deepen their engagement with UT.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level