Advancement Engagement Officer

Texas A&M University - Texarkana; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Texas A&M University - Texarkana is seeking an Advancement Engagement Officer to plan, coordinate, and execute strategic university events that strengthen community engagement, support regional economic development, and raise the institution's visibility across the Texarkana area.

The role supports student leadership initiatives, the annual giving program, donor cultivation, stewardship, and participation-based fundraising aligned with institutional priorities; you will work with advancement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of related experience.
• Experience in higher education advancement preferred.
• Experience coordinating donor cultivation and stewardship events.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute university events that strengthen community engagement and regional economic development.
• Develop and manage all aspects of event operations, including budgeting and logistics.
• Direct and manage the annual giving program and donor engagement strategies.
• Support student leadership programs and ambassadorial activities for campus representation.
• Maintain accurate records in CRM systems and generate reports to inform planning.

Skills

Event planning

Donor relations

Community engagement

Campaign coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Event management software

CRM/database systems

Job description

Job TitleAdvancement Engagement Officer Agency Texas A&M University - Texarkana Department University Advancement Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationTexarkana, Texas Job TypeStaff

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.

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.

BENEFITS (rules, policies, eligibility apply):

• 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.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS. The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee. Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees. External Applicants - Applicants not currently employed by a Texas A&M System member may Search Postings and apply for positions within one or more A&M System members by selecting the job posting. Internal Applicants - This site lists job postings throughout The Texas A&M University System. It is intended for applicants not currently employed by a member of the system. Current employees should apply for jobs on the Internal Career site. The Texas A&M System is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.