Development Specialist, Campaigns and Operations

Job Posting Title :

Development Specialist, Campaigns and Operations

Hiring Department :

University Development Office

Position Open To : All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours :

40

FLSA Status : Exempt

Earliest Start Date :

Immediately

Position Duration : Expected to Continue

Location : UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details : General Notes

About The University of Texas at Austin

What starts here changes the world.

The University of Texas at Austin, founded in 1883, ranks among the 40 best universities in the world with top national programs across 19 colleges and schools. By creating educational opportunities for all and leading cutting-edge research at scale, the University fosters positive social change, technological advancement, and economic progress showing the world that change really does start here.

Following our 10-year strategic plan, UT will become the world's highest-impact public research university, unleashing knowledge, opportunity and innovation from the heart of Texas.

Learn more about UT's mission and values , leadership and Change Starts Here strategic plan .

Why Join Texas Development?

The University of Texas at Austin is on the front lines of the future : sparking the imagination, driving discovery and transforming lives. And it's only possible because generous supporters believe in the power and promise of our state's flagship university to change the world.

Together, through one of the largest fundraising efforts in our state's history, we will support our people, amplify the unmatched potential of our place, and lead innovation through world-changing pursuits. With nearly $5 billion raised over the past six years, Texas Development is quickly becoming one of the best fundraising programs in higher education.

Texas Development is a dynamic community of more than 450 fundraising professionals across the Forty Acres. We strive to reach the highest levels of achievement and success in all that we do by creating meaningful and powerful experiences for our donors.

Join us and change the world .

Benefits

The University provides a competitive benefits package that includes insurance and retirement benefits in addition to other programs and services.

Texas Development supports growth by offering professional development opportunities that help every team member accomplish their goals, enrich their skillset and deepen their engagement with UT.

Purpose

Support The University of Texas at Austin's peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns and campus-wide crowdfunding platform (HornRaiser), while also assisting in the administration and resource management of the Annual Giving Programs (AGP) team.

Responsibilities

Assist in managing the year-round, campus-wide crowdfunding platform (HornRaiser) and work in close collaboration with Associate Director to manage and execute peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns, including but not limited to 40 Hours for the Forty Acres (giving day) and Giving Tuesday.

Act as a main contact for roughly 200 groups that offer guidance and coordinates the collection of resources necessary for successful group fundraising during Annual Giving Programs peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns.

Work with Associate Director and Annual Giving Programs teammates to identify opportunities to enhance peer-to-peer campaign engagement and performance.

Assist the copywriting and review process for Annual Giving Programs peer-to-peer fundraising campaign solicitations as needed.

Assist in generating and updating campaign support resources including, but not limited to, informational toolkits, internal messaging and communication content.

Support approximately 150 groups annually by assisting with project intake, content review, interviews, and ongoing guidance to ensure best practices and the successful execution of crowdfunding campaigns on HornRaiser.

Organize HornRaiser participant consultations, workshops, and information sessions as required.

Act as a secondary contact for participating groups and inquiries about crowdfunding.

Manage internal records of AGP budget and oversee office supply inventory.

Manage team travel bookings, reimbursements, and liaising with building managers and vendors.

Monitor the shared Annual Giving email inbox and respond and / or route questions accordingly.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

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

Highly effective and demonstrated communication, (written, verbal, interpersonal), organization, and 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. Detail-oriented with the ability to switch projects or priorities as needed.

Ability to use discretion and maintain integrity and professionalism.

Proficiency with Office 365 applications.

Preferred Qualifications

Hands-on experience executing fundraising campaigns - ideally crowdfunding and / or peer-to-peer campaigns.

Experience with CRM / database marketing - Salesforce and / or Affinaquest experience is a plus.

Experience managing online peer-to-peer giving platforms - GiveCampus experience a plus.

Copywriting experience a plus.

Experience in organizing events is a plus.

Salary Range

$52,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

Typical office environment with some on-site field work

This is an on-site / on-campus position based in Austin, Texas.

Some evening and weekend hours may be required during peak periods and special events.

Standard use of office equipment

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 thatALLRequired 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 questionspresented 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.

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, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification :

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify :

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following :

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance :

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031 .

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.