Development Officer I
- Employer
- Texas A&M International University
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Apr 6, 2023
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Development & Advancement
- Employment Level
- Administrative
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Development Officer I
Job Title
Development Officer I
Agency
Texas A&M International University
Department
Office of the VP for Institutional Advancement
Proposed Minimum Salary
$17.55 hourly
Job Location
Laredo, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Job Summary
The Development Officer I, under general supervision, creates plans and administers programs and activities to solicit gifts from donors to include personal solicitations, telemarketing and mail. Works closely with the Director, Board leaders, and other staff to prepare and coordinate the annual development program to meet the financial goals of the organization.
Essential duties and responsibilities
- Solicits prospects for gifts and sponsorships from annual
giving societies.
- Assist with alumni engagement process to include attending
events off campus.
- Prepares annual work plans, procedures, and
policies.
- Maintains positive relationships and provides stewardship for
gifts.
- Plans and implements multiple direct mail and email appeals on
a periodic basis.
- Develops and maintains an online giving program and social
network initiative.
- Works with the Director and various campus constituencies to
assist with campus fundraising.
- Provides written information and reports as
requested.
This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.
Additional responsibilities
- Create reports to independently track and manage fundraising
activities and results, data analysis, metrics, progress
reports.
- Working with the Advancement team, construct the necessary
lists, reports, and dashboard tools to support fundraising efforts
including data, benchmarking, and forecasting.
- Provide oversight and direction for the Advancement Services
area which includes gift processing, prospect research, and donor
relations.
- Serves as backup to support the accounting function for
standard accounting tasks and duties.
Minimum requirements
- Education - Bachelor's degree in applicable field
- Experience - No prior experience required.
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Two or more years' experience managing database systems,
particularly Blackbaud's Raiser's Edge, Anthology, and working
knowledge of business intelligence reporting and/or statistical
analysis tools.
- Two or more years' experience or involvement in fundraising,
marketing, public relations, and outreach
- Demonstrated experience managing prospect development and
research resources.
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Knowledge of database and spreadsheet applications.
Ability to:
- Multitask and work cooperatively with others.
- Work in an environment of constant demands and frequent
interruptions.
- Maintain confidentiality at all times.
Preferred Knowledge and Abilities
Preferred Knowledge of:
- Knowledge of college/university setting.
- Knowledge of TAMIU's vision, goals, objectives, achievements,
and infrastructure.
Preferred Ability to
- Provide strong leadership and managerial skills; high-level of
interpersonal communication skills.
- Resourceful, creative thinker with superior problem-solving
skills, who can leverage technology in a fast-paced, complex
environment.
- Display a high degree of judgment and discretion.
- Assist in developing guidelines, procedures, and
rules
- Strong written and communication skills
- Strong organizational, analytical and planning
skills.
- Collaborate closely with business service operations to
interface with applications used to accept online payments and
donations.
Licensing / Professional Certification - None
Physical Requirements - None.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Supervision of others
This position generally does not supervise employees.
Other Requirements
- Work beyond normal office hours and/or work on
weekends.
- Position requires on campus, face-to-face
interactions.
- Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance
on campus and in the workplace.
- Occasional travel may be required.
First review of applications will be February 3, 2023.
Salary: $17.55/hourly
INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: During the application process you have only one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and submit the application. You will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once you “Submit” the application materials. The software does not allow you to “Save” your application and return to complete the process at a later time. The page "My Experience" has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload files. Be sure to include:
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
- At least 3 professional references and their full contact
information, and
- Unofficial transcripts (if applicable)
Applications received by Texas A&M International University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application.
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.
To apply, visit https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TAMIU_External/job/Laredo-TX/Development-Officer-I_R-058334-1
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