Development Assistant

Job Title

Development Assistant

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Dean Of Business Administration

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment for all visitors, students, faculty, and staff by promoting a culture that embraces inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability.  Diverse perspectives, talents, and identities are vital to accomplishing our mission and living our core values .

 

Who we are

Texas A&M University’s Mays Business School, is a vibrant learning organization of more than 175 faculty members, 125 staff members, and 6,400 undergraduate and graduate students in accounting, finance, management, management information systems, marketing and supply chain management. As a member of our team, you would play an integral role in our vision to advance the world’s prosperity.

What we want

We are seeking a Development Assistant, who under general supervision, assists with donations made to the University. The selected candidate will subscribe to and support our commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability as stated above. If this job description sounds interesting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity.

What you need to know

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.

Cover Letter/Resume’: A cover letter and resume’ are strongly recommended. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of related experience in direct database management, bookkeeping, and creating correspondence.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities:

• Account Management - Manages development-related TAMU Foundation accounts, serving as liaison between Mays Business School financial staff and Foundation financial staff.

• College Support - Assists and supports all Mays Business School development activities, including donor recognition activities, cultivation events, and donor communications. Assists in the preparation of donor gift agreements and proposals. Processes asset transmittal forms to deposit donor gifts. Maintains records and coordinates the status of donor gifts with Foundation records.

• Development Support - Supports development activities of the Assistant Vice President for Development and Assistant Directors of Development in the areas of travel coordination, correspondence, weekly reports, donor file maintenance, calendar, proposals, gift agreements, and new accounts.

• VP/Director/Assistant Director Support - Assists in coordinating and implementing meetings, VIP visits, and special events. Special events responsibilities include but are not limited to: Prepares and maintains project budget; Prepares program of events; Coordination between Board of Regents, Presidents Office, Corporation, and/or CEO offices for member availability and resource availability; Creates and/or provides support in the creation of invitations, programs, brochures, etc.; Coordinates mailing of invitations; Maintains RSVP list of attendees; Coordinates hotel and transportation accommodations for guests and distinguished executives; Plans meals and receptions; Schedules and coordinates speaking programs and entertainment; Works closely with donors funding programs to manage expectations.

• Recognition Award - Assists in the coordination of development activities at the college, department, and center levels. Creates and obtains recognition awards for various levels of giving. Maintains donor lists and continues cultivation/stewardship of donors with Mays Business School. Designs and produces thank you notes and other correspondence for donors. Performs other duties as assigned.

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.