Donor Relations & Frontline Operations Specialist

utaustin; Utah; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University Development Office at The University of Texas at Austin seeks a Development Specialist for Frontline Support Services to provide operational support and strategic coordination for fundraising teams. Responsibilities include coordinating scheduling and communications, planning travel, drafting letters and donor reports, and assisting with donor stewardship.

A Bachelor's degree and 1–2 years fundraising/administrative experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1–2 years fundraising programs or complex administrative functions experience.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication.
• Project management skills with ability to work independently under pressure.
• Excellent organizational skills with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage scheduling and communications with development colleagues and leadership across campus.
• Plan trips and travel arrangements and prepare reimbursements.
• Compose and prepare correspondences, reports, meeting agendas and donor follow-up materials.
• Record reports, letters, proposals, or gift agreements with donors.
• Assist with donor research and donor stewardship projects.
• Support onboarding, training and assignment of projects to Development Associates.
• Facilitate internal team meetings and annual goals processes.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The University Development Office at The University of Texas at Austin seeks a Development Specialist for Frontline Support Services to provide operational support and strategic coordination for fundraising teams. Responsibilities include coordinating scheduling and communications, planning travel, drafting letters and donor reports, and assisting with donor stewardship.

A Bachelor's degree and 1–2 years fundraising/administrative experience are required.