Updated: 15 days ago
Location: Fort Worth, TEXAS
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;
Position Details
Position Information
| UNT System Overview | Welcome to the University of North Texas System . The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco , the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law , and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth . We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year. We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team. Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu. |
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| Posting Title | Director, Donor Relations, Stewardship & Scholarships |
| Department | HSC-Institutional Advancement-383000 |
| Job Location | Fort Worth |
| Full Time/Part Time | Full-Time |
| Retirement Eligibility | TRS Eligible |
| Additional Retirement Information | For more information on retirement plan options, please visit https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/retirement-plans/index.php . |
| Salary Information | Commensurate with experience |
| Department Summary | HSC Institutional Advancement seeks to advance HSC’s mission to create solutions for a healthier community. Through fund development , community education and alumni relations , our goal is to build meaningful relationships that expand opportunities for our students, faculty and programs in ways that transform countless lives. |
| Position Overview | Responsible for all donor relations, stewardship, and reporting (internal and external) on behalf of Institutional Advancement and the UNTHSC Foundation. The position has expanded to include the administration and management of Blackbaud’s Awards Management System (scholarship administration) in addition to the stewardship of new and existing scholarships in the UNTHSC Foundation and to ensure scholarship compliance with donor intent. Works with the Senior Financial Manager to ensure accurate financial reporting to donors, alumni and other constituents. Works with internal constituents to provide timely endowment reporting to donors highlighting the benefits (expenditures) from endowed funds. |
Additional Posting Details
| Minimum Qualifications | Bachelor’s degree and five (5) years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. |
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| Knowledge, Skills and Abilities | |
| Preferred Qualifications | * Experience on an Advancement team (preferable in a donor relations/stewardship role) * A commitment to UNTHSC’s mission and vision * Outstanding interpersonal skills, and a high level of comfort with direct donor interaction * Excellent writing and speaking skills * Excellent organizational skills * Experience working with a development database (Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge preferred) * Initiative and independence, combined with the ability to work well as part of a team * Willingness to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends |
| Required License / Registration / Certification | |
| Work Schedule | Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm |
| Driving University Vehicle | No |
| Security Sensitive | This is a security sensitive position |
| EEO Statement | The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices. |
| Classification Title | Dir Donor Relation/Stewardship |
| Physical Requirements | Ability to communicate |
Job Duties
| o | Responsible for the administration and management of Blackbaud’s Awards Management System (scholarship administration) as well as managing new and existing scholarships in the UNTHSC Foundation. Monitors scholarship postings and selections to ensure scholarships are awarded consistently and within federal, state, and UNTHSC guidelines. Responsible for collaborating with UNT System Department of Information Technology on importing and maintaining student data for Blackbaud’s Awards Management System. Accurate data entry to maintain the integrity of donor demographic and gift information. Responsible for reporting internally and externally all donations in Raisers Edge. Provide end-of-month gift reports. |
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| o | Provides stewardship reports for donors and departments by communicating the scholarship process and award status and prepares appropriate acknowledgment letters. Responds to student inquiries regarding award criteria, payout, and awarding process. Utilizes database management skills along with feedback from end-users to continually improve the application and awarding process for all stakeholders. |
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| o | Coordinates and provides training to students, organizations, scholarship selection committees, UNTHSC faculty, staff and external committees. Collaborates with Marketing to promote scholarships. Evaluates the scholarship process and stays abreast of system software updates to improve overall productivity, training and technical support for end-users, making recommendation for improvements. Analyzes and summarizes detailed data reports to donors, alumni, campus leadership, Foundation members and selection committee coordinators. Prepares specialized reports for donors, various UNTHSC colleges/schools, UNTHSC departments and the UNTHSC Foundation. |
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| o | Must have strong written and oral communication skills, along with effective listening and interpretative skills, in order to clearly communicate information, ideas and instructions to individuals within a diverse college community. Performs other duties as assigned. Participate in annual audit. Prepare weekly/monthly/quarterly gift reports for all IA team members and other reports as requested. |
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Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number | S7698P |
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| Position End Date (if temporary) | |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | |
| Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.untsystem.edu/postings/79705 |