Development Associate (Frontline Support), School of Law

Job Details

General Notes

strives to create and promote an environment that values kindness and mutual respect and a culture that provides a deep sense of belonging for each member of our community.

The University of Texas at Austin provides an outstanding benefits package to staff, including :

Competitive health benefits (Employee premiums covered at 100%; family premiums at 50%)

Vision, dental, life, and disability insurance options

Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Teachers Retirement System of Texas (a defined benefit retirement plan)

Additional voluntary retirement programs : tax sheltered annuity 403(b) and a deferred compensation program 457(b)

Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses

Training and conference opportunities

Tuition assistance

Athletic ticket discounts

Access to UT Austin's libraries and museums

Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Capital Metro buses with staff ID card

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Purpose

The Development Associate (Frontline Support) will assist the School of Law Development Office with staff support needs and daily administrative responsibilities.

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.

Serve as a resource of information for assigned gift officers.

Assist with portfolio management and strategy execution for assigned gift officers.

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.

Assist with planning and execution of various events, such as School of Law alumni events, workshops, webinars, and campus visits.

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 School of Law.

Other related functions and duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree. One year of experience assisting with fundraising programs and / or performing complex administrative functions.

Highly effective communication skills (written, verbal, and 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 and Zoom.

Demonstrated excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

More than the required administrative and / or fundraising experience. Experience with VIP database and DEFINE. Working knowledge of UT Austin's policies and procedures.

Salary

$50,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

May work around standard office conditions. Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation, use of manual dexterity. Lift and move standard office files and supplies.

Wear appropriate office attire. Accept supervision and feedback. Work hours may include occasional evenings, weekends, and some holidays during peak periods to meet deadlines, attend events, or accommodate travel.

On-site work is the normal expectation for this position in the first six months, but remote work up could be considered based on the successful completion of that probationary period.

Required Materials

Resume / CV

3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers : You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications.

Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section;

you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.

Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers : As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs.

If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply.

This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume.

In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.

that were noted above.

Employment Eligibility :

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers.

Staff who are promotion / transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility :

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks :

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.