Liberal Arts Development Associate for Frontline Support

University of Texas at Austin

10d • $47,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Provide proactive and productive Frontline Services support within the College of Liberal Arts Development Office, with a consistent focus on detail and accuracy in support of gift officer activities and coordination with Research, Prospect Management, Constituent Engagement, and Stewardship staff. The role works directly with gift officers to improve constituent engagement leading to major and principal gift solicitations. It takes day-to-day activity direction from the Senior Director of Principal Gifts and other gift officers while remaining an integrated member of the College of Liberal Arts Development Advancement Team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, or an appropriate combination of relevant education and experience.
• One year of experience assisting with fundraising programs or performing complex administrative functions, or an appropriate combination of relevant education and experience.
• Highly effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure while collaborating across teams.
• Strong problem analysis, problem-solving, and customer service skills.
• High attention to detail and accountability.
• Ability to use discretion and maintain integrity and professionalism.
• High proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Office.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• More than three years of administrative assistance experience.
• Experience with a CRM database.
• Experience in higher education development work.
• Ability to interact effectively with university administrators, deans, faculty, and staff while providing good client and customer service.
• Working knowledge of UT Austin policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Partner with gift officers on donor strategy development and execution, including portfolio management, proposal preparation, and stewardship planning and execution.
• Maintain timely electronic documentation, including engagement activities, proposal tracking, contact reports, donor strategies, and forecasting.
• Assist with timely reports, letters, proposals, and gift agreements following donor contacts.
• Assist with prospect and donor research, individualized donor stewardship projects, and donor outreach as needed.
• Coordinate activities for College of Liberal Arts gift officers and other staff, helping ensure efficient use of staff time.
• Coordinate internal and external meetings for gift officers, plan travel, and process reimbursements promptly.
• Plan and execute ad hoc and donor-driven events, including workshops, webinars, and campus visits.
• Work with advancement team members to meet group deadlines and deliver successful events.
• Serve as an information resource for gift officers on engagement activities and for constituent relations staff on specific donors.
• Work collaboratively and professionally with university staff to advance the university’s development goals.
• Manage priorities effectively to complete projects in a timely manner.
• Perform other related functions and duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The university offers a benefits package; details are available through the university's benefits and total rewards resources.
• The job posting references a College of Liberal Arts staff leadership academy and staff professional development resources.

What This Job Offers

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