Assistant Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations

The University of Texas at El Paso; El Paso (TX); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Wellness platform

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

UT Flex

Disability insurance

Retirement programs

Longevity pay

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Employee discounts

Education assistance

Job summary

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) invites applications for a position in Institutional Advancement located in El Paso, TX. This hybrid role requires 16 hours onsite per week; applicants must reside within 75 miles of campus and be available for evenings and weekends as needed.

Salary is $60,000 annually, with standard 40-hour workweeks and exempt status. Reporting to the Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations, the role supports planning, execution, and coordination of fundraising

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3 years of related experience and/or training to the statement of duties and responsibilities; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Understands division’s role in accomplishing the University’s mission.
• Implements directives, operational changes, programs, and policies.
• Performs tasks using existing procedures and practices.
• Completes standard assignments and recommends improvements for efficiency and resourcing.
• Coordinates donor and funding efforts, services, events, programs.
• Assists in development and implementation of fundraising initiatives.
• Exchanges information clearly with internal and external partners, donors, alumni, constituents, and friends of the University.
• Develops working relationships with teams and campus/external partners.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Information

Hiring Department: Institutional Advancement

Reports To: Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations

Job Location: Hybrid work arrangement with an onsite requirement of 16 hours per week. Candidate must be within a commutable distance from campus (75 miles or less).

Posting End Date: Open until filled. This posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Hours: 40 hours per week, standard Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm, flexibility is required on evenings and weekends

FLSA status: exempt

Earliest Start Date: As soon as possible.

Salary: $60,000 annually

Required Application Materials

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of three references

Position Summary

Implements and exercises functional authority for planning, organization, integration, and completion of projects within area of assigned Advancement responsibility.

Statement Of Duties And Responsibilities

• Understands division’s role in accomplishing the University’s mission.
• Implements directives, operational changes, programs, and policies corresponding to the division or unit.
• Performs tasks as assigned using existing procedures, practices, techniques, etc.
• Completes standard assignments and responsibilities and makes recommendations for improvement/efficiency, resourcing, etc., as necessary.
• Uses existing procedures to solve issues that are strategic in nature.
• Coordinates donor and funding efforts, services, events, programs, etc. as assigned.
• May assist in the development and implementation of fundraising initiatives.
• Impacts own work unit through accuracy and quality of own work.
• Ensures operational efficiency and economy of division, department, or unit.
• Works within standardized functional procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• Exchanges information in a clear, concise, and straightforward manner with internal and external partners, stakeholders, donors, alumni, constituents, and friends of the University.
• Develops working relationships with various teams, units, campus partners, and external partners.
• Knowledge of all Microsoft Office software and able to learn and use institutional software systems.
• Complies with all State and University policies.
• Other duties may be assigned; specific roles may have additional responsibilities due to the nature of the specific role/division/unit.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Plans and directs day-to-day work of staff or small work unit; typically, all direct reports perform very similar or related work.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree.

Experience: 3 years of related experience and/or training to the statement of duties and responsibilities ; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Why Pick UTEP

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP ) is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.

UTEP is America’s leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 84% of our 26,000 students are Hispanic, and half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 170 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.

This is an especially exciting time to join UTEP as it advances the goals of its 2030 Strategic Plan . Built around the institution’s core strengths—its location, its people, its supportive culture, and its community partnerships—the plan lays out a bold vision for the next decade, aimed at maximizing the University’s regional impact and national stature.

What UTEP Offers

Miner Perks and Benefits

• Benefit Package includes: Medical, Prescription, Life Insurance and Wellness platform
• Voluntary Benefits: Dental, Vision, Additional life insurance, UT Flex, Short and Long - term disability plans
• Retirement Programs
• Longevity Pay
• Paid Vacation & Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Discounts & Perks
• Employee Education Assistance program
• And much more! Visit our Benefits Summary Page for more information on our additional benefits.

Disclaimer: Eligibility for perks and benefits may vary based on part-time or full-time employment.

Additional Information

Note: To the extent that this position involves research, work, or access to critical infrastructure as referenced in Executive Order GA-48, being hired for and continuing to be employed in this position requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.

The primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents’ performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents’ immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code

• 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver’s license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position's essential functions.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently stand and walk. The employee must regularly sit; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate.

In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to a learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee’s or prospective employee’s right to free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries—including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident—about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at [phone], by email at [e-mail] , or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 223C.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at [e-mail] .