Alumni and Donor Relations Coordinator - College Station, United States - Texas A&M Engineering

Texas A&M Engineering

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College Station, United States

2 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Job Title
Alumni and Donor Relations Coordinator

Agency
Texas A&M Engineering

Department
Events and Donor Relations

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
College Station, Texas

Job Type
Staff

Why work for Texas A&M Engineering?

Who we are

Texas A&M Engineering is a large employer in the great and growing cities of Bryan/College Station, offering thousands of career opportunities in a wide variety of fields.

We are deeply committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce that embraces our core values of respect, excellence, leadership, loyalty, integrity, and service.

Texas A&M Engineering offers competitive salaries, full benefits, an extensive support network, and above all, an enriching and highly collaborative working community that is deeply passionate about our vision for higher education, research, and public service.

Purpose:

This position is a member of the College of Engineering's communications staff and is assigned to the Office of Alumni and Donor Relations.

The position is responsible for the preparation of alumni-and-donor-related communications; developing and implementing donor stewardship strategies and recognition; and supporting the coordination of alumni-and-donor-related events for the college.

This position plays a crucial role in fostering positive relationships with alumni and donors, ultimately contributing to the overall success of fundraising efforts and the enhancement of the organization's reputation.

Responsibilities:

Communications:
Write and articles for the website announcing new donor gifts
Write social media posts and promotional materials in collaboration with Engineering Communications
Promote alumni and donor engagement initiatives
Maintain content for development and related web pages
Stewardship:
Distribute recognition pieces, thankyou notes, acknowledgments and annual reports from student recipients to donors of the College of Engineering in collaboration with the Engineering Development Office
Assist with highprofile donor recognition events in collaboration with the special events team
Assist with updates to the donor database
Donor Correspondence:
Maintain donor relationships and promote interest in supporting the College of Engineering
Foster ongoing communications (correspondence, newsletters, proposals, informational and promotional materials, gift announcements, etc.)
Provide excellent customer service by displaying a positive and respectful demeanor and responding to inquiries and requests in a timely and professional manner
Alumni Engagement:
Assist with planning alumni events, reunions, and networking opportunities
Serve as an ambassador for the College of Engineering
Advisory Council:
Assist with logístical plans and coordination of vendors for the collegelevel semiannual advisory council meetings
Special Programs and Services:
Assist with planned programs and services, such as the Engineering Walk Brick Campaign and annual fundraising initiatives such as Giving Tuesday
Other duties as assigned

What we need:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
No experience.

What is helpful:

Seeking strong writing and editing skills as well as a solid understanding of communication theory, strategy and storytelling.
Experience in alumni relations, donor stewardship, or fundraising

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Good organization and attention to detail
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Enthusiasm for the organization's mission and goals
Ability to multitask and work independently with a set of guidelines
Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends for events
Familiarity with social media platforms and online engagement strategies
Basic graphic design and content creation skills in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop
Knowledge of best practices in alumni and donor relations in the nonprofit sector

Work Location:

Main Campus
College Station, TX.

About Events and Donor Relations

Texas A&M University Engineering Communications' Alumni and Donor Relations staff members work to enhance lifelong relationships between donors, former students and the College of Engineering.

The Special Events team works diligently to consistently bring successful events tailored to our clients' needs while creating cost savings and efficiencies for the college.

Texas A&M Engineering provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:

Competitive health benefits.
Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
Vision, Dental, Life, and Long-Term Disability insurance options.
Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS), a defined benefit retirement plan with 8% employer contribution.
Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Deferred