Advancement Engagement Officer

Texas A&M University System; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Texas A&M University - Texarkana is seeking an Advancement Engagement Officer to plan and execute strategic university events, strengthening community engagement and regional economic development. You will support donor cultivation, annual giving campaigns, and student leadership initiatives while collaborating with advancement staff.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least two years of related experience, with travel and confidentiality obligations as part of essential duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of related experience.
• Experience in higher education advancement, donor relations, or nonprofit fundraising preferred.
• Experience coordinating donor cultivation and stewardship events.
• Familiarity with fundraising campaigns, donor engagement strategies, and volunteer leadership programs.
• Experience with event management software and CRM/database systems.
• Demonstrated ability to create high-quality guest experiences and build strong stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination, and execution of university events to strengthen community engagement, visibility, and regional economic development.
• Develop and manage all aspects of event operations including budgeting, logistics, vendor coordination, catering, audiovisual needs, guest experience, communications, registration, and post-event stewardship.
• Direct and manage the university’s annual giving program, donor engagement strategies, annual campaigns, Giving Day initiatives, and stewardship activities.
• Manage student leadership programs to develop leadership and ambassadorial skills and support student engagement and university representation.
• Maintain accurate CRM records, generate reports, and analyze event data to support strategic planning.
• Represent the Office of Advancement at events and perform duties in support of institutional goals.

Skills

Event planning

Donor relations

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Event management software

CRM/database systems

Job description

**Job Title**Advancement Engagement Officer**Agency**Texas A&M University - Texarkana**Department**University Advancement**Proposed Minimum Salary**Commensurate**Job Location**Texarkana, Texas**Job Type**Staff**Job Description**The Advancement Engagement Officer is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing strategic university events that strengthen community engagement, support regional economic development initiatives, and enhance institutional visibility throughout the community. In addition, the Advancement Engagement Officer supports student leadership initiatives, annual giving program, and collaborates with advancement staff to assist with donor cultivation, stewardship, and participation-based fundraising efforts aligned with institutional priorities. **Eligibility to work in the U.S. is required at the time of hire. No pre-employment sponsorship is authorized for this position.** **ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:*** Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of university events that strengthen community engagement, institutional visibility, and regional economic development partnerships.* Develop and manage all aspects of event operations, including budgeting, logistics, vendor coordination, catering, audiovisual needs, guest experience, communications, registration, and post-event stewardship activities.* Direct and manage the university’s annual giving program, including donor engagement strategies, annual campaigns, Giving Day initiatives, participation-based fundraising efforts, and stewardship activities designed to increase donor retention and philanthropic support.* Manage student leadership programs that cultivate leadership development, professional growth, and ambassadorial skills while supporting initiatives that enhance student engagement, campus involvement, and university representation.* Maintain accurate records within CRM systems, generate reports, and analyze event and engagement data to support strategic planning and decision-making.* Represent the Office of Advancement at university, alumni, donor, and community events and perform additional duties in support of institutional goals.* 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 may be assigned. **KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:****Minimum Qualifications*** Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.* Two years of related experience **Preferred Qualifications*** Experience in higher education advancement, donor relations, or nonprofit fundraising.* Experience coordinating donor cultivation and stewardship events.* Familiarity with fundraising campaigns, donor engagement strategies, and volunteer leadership programs.* Experience with event management software and constituent relationship management systems.* Demonstrated ability to create high-quality guest experiences and build strong stakeholder relationships. **Other Requirements*** Ability to travel and work beyond normal office hours.* Ability to always maintain confidentiality* Experience in event planning, advancement, fundraising, hospitality, communications, or related fields in higher education.* Demonstrated experience coordinating special events and managing multiple projects simultaneously.* Demonstrated experience leading university student leaders* Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel and CRM/database systems **SUPERVISION OF PERSONNEL:**This position generally does not supervise employees. ***OPEN UNTIL FILLED.*** To apply: Upload your cover letter, CV/resume, and 3 professional reference's contact information with one reference being a supervisor/manager 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 [e-mail]. **BENEFITS** *(rules, policies, eligibility apply*)**:****From our generous benefits package and professional development opportunities to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence, A&M-Texarkana is an engaging and rewarding place to work.** **Insurance:*** Medical + $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value) + Up to 83% of premium covered by the university: - Employee and Spouse - Employee and Children - Employee and Family coverage* Dental & Vision* Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account **Tuition Benefits:*** Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program* 75% waiver of tuition and fees for full-time employees, their spouses and children **Time Off:*** 8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month* 8 hours of sick leave paid time off every month* 8 hours of paid time off for birthday leave* 12-15 paid holidays each year **Retirement:*** Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)* Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan **Professional Development via LinkedIn Learning****Employee Assistance Program****On Campus Wellness Opportunities**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.