Development Specialist - Austin, United States - University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas at Austin
University of Texas at Austin
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Austin, United States

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Description

Job Posting Title:
Development Specialist

  • Hiring Department:
College of Liberal Arts

  • Position Open To:
All Applicants

  • Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40

  • FLSA Status:
Exempt

  • Earliest Start Date:
May 20, 2024

  • Position Duration:
Expected to Continue

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Location:


UT MAIN CAMPUS

  • Job Details:
General Notes

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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.


Responsibilities:


  • Travel Administration: Handle all travel arrangements, logistics, and reimbursements for the frontline, including Chief Development Officer, Senior Director, two Principal Gift Officers, and two Directors of Development and Advancement Service teammates as needed. This includes creating and tracking travel request and reimbursement vouchers (VE5, VP5, REQS, OOEF, VPE). When needed, the Development Specialist may also assist with travel arrangements for guests and donors.
  • Frontline Support: Assist with personalized projects related to solicitations and prospecting and attending proposal forecasting monthly meetings and annual goal setting planning sessions
  • Purchasing and Reconciliations:
Assist with deposit scheduling, supply charges, and reconciliations (VP7, VP1, VP2)

  • Donor Engagement Support:
Greet visitors, answer phone calls, and handle guest inquiries. Update donor contact information in the VIP database as needed.

Along with all staff, assist the Associate Director of Development - Volunteer Leadership with the coordination of regular College events, including logistics, set up, and break down.

- Other related functions as assigned

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree. A minimum of one year experience assisting with development or travel arranging. Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and handle pressure under tight schedules. Proven ability to work independently and as a team member. Demonstrated high attention to detail. Excellent relationship building skills and interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. High level of professionalism and customer service. High level of project management and time management skills.

  • Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate._
Preferred Qualifications


More than three years' experience in development or travel industries or one year of increasing responsibility in planning, executing, and evaluating high-level profile events.

Demonstrated experience interacting with key university constituents, alumni, and donors. Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with university administrators, deans, faculty, and staff in providing good client and customer service. Proficiency in University of Texas policies, rules, and procedures. Experience with VIP, Outlook, and Excel.

Salary Range

$50,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

Typical office environment

Austin-area base is required with a blend of in-person work and remote work.

Required Materials- Resume/CV- 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor- Letter of interest

  • Employment Eligibility:
  • Retirement Plan Eligibility:
  • Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

  • Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an

equal opportunity/affirmative action employer

, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

  • Pay Transparency:


The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unl
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