Stewardship and Donor Engagement Coordinator

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The development specialist will work with the director of development initiatives and operations to support the implementation and execution of the fundraising, development and advancement goals and initiatives of the College of Education.

• Plan and oversee logistical support for donor engagement experiences and stewardship events, including small and large-scale gatherings, virtual or in-person touchpoints, and customized recognition opportunities that cultivate interest in and deepen relationships with alumni and friends of the College of Education.
• Coordinate invitation lists, track RSVPs, and manage event engagement data in VIP.
• Support the planning and event logistics for Advisory Council meetings and activities.
• Collaborate with director to develop and design stewardship initiatives that showcase the impact of philanthropy.
• As part of the Advancement Services Team, support the planning, coordination and production of the college's annual donor impact report, managing timelines, gathering content, and organizing materials.
• Develop content and materials for presentations and one-pagers that highlight student success, faculty research, and community impact.
• Support additional stewardship initiatives such as donor recognition plaques, gift anniversary pieces, and photo books.
• Draft, edit and review donor stewardship communication such as individualized impact reports, thank you letters, and other materials that showcase the impact of donor contributions.
• Prepare briefings for college leadership for development events and donor engagement activities.
• Provide back-up to both development associate and director. (i.e. correspondence, vendor payments).

• Bachelor's Degree
• Three years of experience in development work or in a related field
• Strong organization skills with an emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience working with vendors and event planning
• Strong judgement and initiative
• Self-starter that works well as part of a team, effective at prioritizing multiple tasks and initiatives and demonstrates problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• High degree of proficiency in databases and computer applications including Excel, Adobe Acrobat, PowerPoint, Outlook and Word

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

• Five years of experience in development work or in a related field
• Experience with UT databases such as VIP
• Experience composing, writing and editing correspondence, publications and presentations

$68,000 + depending on qualifications

• Typical office environment

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Importantfor applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.