Alumni & Donor Relations Specialist

Rice University; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 61,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Rice University’s Wiess School of Natural Sciences seeks a Development Specialist to coordinate donor relations, stewardship, and events under the Dean’s direction. You will support the Natural Sciences development officer, work with faculty, staff, volunteers, and alumni relations teammates to advance fundraising goals.

This is an on-site role with occasional remote work days, requiring coordination, strong communication, and project management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; related experience may substitute year-for-year.
• 2+ years of related fundraising/development experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate donor follow-up and stewardship activities with Development Officer.
• Identify and execute operational plans for development activities.
• Interact with alumni groups and manage event logistics.
• Maintain development officer schedules and monitor prospect lists.
• Prepare reports, donor acknowledgments, and meeting materials.
• Maintain donor, alumni, and volunteer records in the CRM.

Skills

Fundraising

Communication

Project management

Data analysis

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Donor relations

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

OwlConnect

Job description

Rice University’s Wiess School of Natural Sciences seeks a Development Specialist to coordinate donor relations, stewardship, and events under the Dean’s direction. You will support the Natural Sciences development officer, work with faculty, staff, volunteers, and alumni relations teammates to advance fundraising goals.

This is an on-site role with occasional remote work days, requiring coordination, strong communication, and project management.