Development Associate

Job Posting Title:

Development Associate

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Hiring Department:

College of Liberal Arts

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Nov 22, 2026

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

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For more information on college staff professional development, please visit:

https://wikis.utexas.edu/display/larc/Staff+Professional+Development+Fund

Purpose

Provide proactive and productive Advancement Services support within the College of Liberal Arts (COLA) Development Office, with consistent focus on high-level attention to detail and accuracy in support of our donors, students, and faculty.

This is a temporary position that will end approximately two years from the date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the coordination of activities for various gift officers and other staff members as assigned. Provide support that allows for efficient and effective use of staff members’ time.
• Assist with portfolio management and strategy execution for assigned fundraisers.
• Assist with goal setting, proposal preparation, strategy development, and stewardship as required for donors.
• Assist with maintaining appropriate electronic documentation on a timely basis, including engagement activities, proposal tracking, contact reports, donor strategies, and forecasting.
• Assist with recording timely reports, letters, proposals, or gift agreements following a donor contact. Assist with prospect and donor research, individualized donor stewardship projects, and various forms of donor outreach as needed.
• Plan and execute various events, such as workshops, webinars, and campus visits.
• Serve as a resource of information for assigned gift officers.
• Coordinate internal and external meetings, plan travel, and process reimbursements in a timely manner. Work collaboratively, proactively, and in a professional, service-oriented manner with all university development staff to further the development goals of the university.
• Other related functions as assigned

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree. A combination of one year of experience assisting with fundraising programs or performing complex administrative functions. Highly effective communication skills (written, verbal, interpersonal). Project management skills. Capable of working independently and under pressure, while also engaging in collaboration between teams. Excellence in problem-analyzing, problem-solving, and customer service. Demonstrated high attention to details and accountability. Ability to use discretion and maintain integrity and professionalism. High degree of proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Office. Demonstrated excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

More than five years of administrative assistance experience. Experience with a CRM database. Working knowledge of UT Austin's policies and procedures.

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