Development Officer
Company: Texas A&M University - Texarkana
Location: Texarkana
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Title Development OfficerAgencyTexas A&M University -
TexarkanaDepartmentUniversity AdvancementProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location Texarkana, TexasJob Type StaffJob
DescriptionTAMUT values diversity among its leadership, faculty,
staff, and students and is committed to promoting fairness, equity,
and inclusion throughout the University. We believe that a shared
commitment to a diverse, inclusive environment helps advance our
mission, fosters collaboration, and enables our students and
employees to achieve a sense of well-being and belonging. As part
of our commitment to an inclusive environment, we will ensure that
persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to
participate in the job application and interview process and to
perform essential job functions after hire.Multiple positions may
be filled from this announcementThe Development Officer identifies,
cultivates, solicits, and stewards donors to develop and implement
a comprehensive fundraising program for the university. Leads the
efforts to build and maintain the membership of the Women for
A&M-Texarkana and develops multi-faceted projects to
strategically engage the Texas A&M University-Texarkana alumni.
This position is also responsible for planning and coordinating
various university events.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:+
Identifies, cultivates, and solicits philanthropic support by
developing and maintaining relationships with donors and
prospective donors to solicit and secure funding to support
university programs and scholarships.+ Supports fundraising
strategies to ensure proper acknowledgement, recognition, and
stewardship of donors. Works in collaboration with advancement team
to prepare prospect research materials and prepares call reports.
Participates in developing advancement materials and brochures.+
Organizes the Women for A&M-Texarkana and the Alumni
Association including fundraising for special events, coordinating
arrangements for meetings, recruiting new members, managing
membership renewals and other responsibilities as needed.+
Responsible for developing and implementing university special
events.+ Organizes and develops yearly faculty/staff giving
campaign.+ Increases alumni visibility on campus and educates
students about alumni benefits while engaging them in programs. +
Interviews, selects, and manages the students participating in the
Student Ambassador Program.+ Maintains call reports and university
gift processing in the Blackbaud Database System. Enters personal
and confidential donor giving information and confidential
biographical records into the database. Designs and runs regular
reports from database as a tracking mechanism for Administration.
Maintains security of the database by discussing confidential
information on the Blackbaud System only with licensed users.+ This
document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and
authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list
of all tasks and functions. Other duties as assigned.KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS & ABILITIES:Minimum Qualifications+ Bachelor's degree in
applicable field or equivalent combination of education and
experience+ Four (4) years of related experience+ Knowledge of
database and spreadsheet applications+ Strong written and verbal
communication skills+ Ability to multitask and work cooperatively
with others+ Ability to always maintain confidentialityPreferred
Qualifications+ Five (5) years of progressively responsible
experience in development/fundraising+ Demonstrated experience
planning and implementing special events+ Fundraising experience+
Experience in Higher EducationOther Requirements+ Work beyond
normal office hours and/or on weekends+ Ability to
travelSUPERVISION OF PERSONNEL:This position may supervise
employees.OPEN UNTIL FILLED. To apply: Upload your cover letter,
resume, 3 professional reference's contact information and with one
reference being a supervisor/manager and copies of your transcripts
in the questionnaire section of your application.Please remember
once you submit your application you will not be able to "revise"
or upload any documents. If you have any questions about uploading
or a revision to your application, you may contact HR@tamut.edu.All
positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a
criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon
the institution's verification of credentials and/or other
information required by the institution's procedures, including the
completion of the criminal history check. Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer
committed to diversity. As a member of The Texas A&M University
System, Texas A&M University-Texarkana is a comprehensive
regional university that provides students with academically
challenging, engaging, and rewarding educational experiences
through quality teaching, scholarship, student support services,
co-curricular programming, research, and service.Through the
personal attention of our faculty and staff, students are afforded
the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, abilities, and skills to
become leaders in their chosen professions and to prepare for the
opportunities of serving in a global environment.A&M-Texarkana
began in 1971 as part of East Texas State University and joined The
Texas A&M University System in 1996. Our 375-acre campus, which
opened in 2008, is near beautiful Bringle Lake in Texarkana, Texas,
in a region known as the Ark-La-Tex.With a commitment to academic
excellence, student success, and community leadership,
A&M-Texarkana is comprised of three academic colleges:
education and liberal arts; business; and science, technology,
engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The university accommodates
students by offering flexible class schedules, web-based courses,
and online degree programs.A&M-Texarkana is a member of the
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Red River
Athletic Conference, with men's and women's soccer, men's and
women's tennis, baseball, and softball programs. The Texas A&M
University System is one of the largest systems of higher education
in the nation, with a statewide network of eleven universities,
seven state agencies and a comprehensive health science center. The
A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work
environment that is conducive to the personal and professional
development of each individual employee. Equal opportunity and
access will be provided throughout the A&M System to all
students, employees, and prospective employees. Employment
opportunities for all A&M System members and locations are
updated daily and posted on this searchable website. The Texas
A&M System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity. If you
need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (903)
223-1360.
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