Frontline Development Assistant — Liberal Arts

University of Texas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin seeks a Liberal Arts Development Associate for Frontline Support in the COLA Development Office. The role emphasizes proactive frontline services, accuracy, and coordination with gift officers, research, and stewardship teams.

The position collaborates across departments to plan events, track donor activities, and support major gift solicitations while maintaining professional service standards and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least one year in fundraising or admin support.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure; collaborative.
• High attention to detail and integrity.
• Proficiency with Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Partner with gift officers on donor strategy and portfolio management.
• Maintain electronic documentation on engagement, proposals, reports, and forecasting.
• Record donor communications and conduct donor research and stewardship projects.
• Coordinate activities for COLA Gift Officers and staff, optimizing use of time.
• Arrange internal/external meetings, travel, and reimbursements in a timely manner.
• Plan and execute donor events and workshops to advance gifts.

Skills

Strong communication

Project management

Independent and collaborative

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM database

Job description

University of Texas at Austin seeks a Liberal Arts Development Associate for Frontline Support in the COLA Development Office. The role emphasizes proactive frontline services, accuracy, and coordination with gift officers, research, and stewardship teams.

The position collaborates across departments to plan events, track donor activities, and support major gift solicitations while maintaining professional service standards and attention to detail.