Assistant Director of Development, Annual Fund

Job title: Assistant Director of Development, Annual Fund in Austin, TX at University of Texas at Austin

Company: University of Texas at Austin

Job description: Job Posting Title: Assistant Director of Development, Annual Fund----Hiring Department: Intercollegiate Athletics----Position Open To: All Applicants----Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40----FLSA Status: Exempt----Earliest Start Date: Immediately----Position Duration: Expected to Continue----Location: AUSTIN, TX----Job Details:General NotesAdditional hours will be required to include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. This job is not suitable for remote work and is expected to work regular on-site hours. Travel is required.PurposeThe Assistant Director of Development is charged with maximizing revenues to supporting the growth of the Annual Fund. This position will have a strong focus on annual fundraising initiatives, including oversight of our DeLoss Dodds Leadership Team, the premier annual giving society within the Longhorn Foundation. This position will be a key member of the team that coordinates priority and premium seating renewals and sales. As an Assistant Director of Development, you will maximize annual Longhorn Excellence revenue opportunities with contributions to your annual calendar and strategy build-out. The will be accomplished in accordance with all Federal, State, NCAA, Conference and Institutional Regulations.ResponsibilitiesAssist the Longhorn Foundation Leadership Team in the growth of the Annual Fund with a focus on increasing philanthropic and seat-related giving.Oversee the day -to-day of DeLoss Dodds Leadership Team (DDLT). DDLT is the Annual Fund’s highest annual giving society with levels of $25,000-$49,999, $50,000-$99,999 and $100,000+. This position will develop the annual calendar that will provide structure for membership renewals, revenue growth and the prospecting strategy for new membership. With heavy emphasis placed on philanthropic growth at all levels.Assist the Longhorn Foundation Leadership Team in project management, and a focus on increasing philanthropic giving. Including the communication, development, creation and execution of strategies that grow non-seat related annual revenue with an emphasis on digital ads and Longhorn Excellence branding on E-commerce platforms.Develop and manage a portfolio of 20-30 major gift prospects focusing on solicitations of $25,000 -$100,000 and above. Consistently identify donors that can be solicited for above and beyond gits to move them up the membership benefits chart. Emphasis on portfolio and program building is to be expected in the first 2 years.Support the Annual Fund with planning and execution of annual retention and sales strategies for all premium seating in all Texas Athletics ticketed sports. Including the fulfillment of benefits associated with the Annual Fund and DDLT and in collaboration with Texas Athletics Ticket Office and Engagement Services.Provide exemplary customer service to Longhorn Foundation Members, season ticket holders, and other external stakeholders as a front-facing representative of the Longhorn Foundation.Consistently exemplify the core values and quality service standards of Texas Athletics. Always act ethically. Proactively seek guidance when unsure or unclear of a law, rule or policy applicable to you or your department/sport program. Actively participate in assigned education and training programs. Comply with all laws, policies, rules and regulations set forth by the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System, The University of Texas at Austin, NCAA, Conference, or other governing body, including state and federal laws. Annually obtain prior written approval and report all outside activities and outside income. Report knowledge of, or reasonable cause to believe, violation(s) of state or federal laws, policies, rules, or regulations of the University, Conference, or NCAA to IA ARMCS or IA HR. Fully cooperate with any investigation by providing complete and accurate information when requested to do so by Texas Athletics and/or the NCAA and do not influence others in any way during an investigation. In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Texas Education Code Sec. 51.252, this position may be a Non-Confidential Employee as defined by University policies on Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Interpersonal Violence and Stalking. As a Non-Confidential Employee, individuals employed in this position will report incidents of such prohibited conduct to the University’s Title IX Coordinator or Deputy Title IX Coordinator as required by applicable law or University policy. An employee who does not report an incident or who makes a false report is subject to termination and may be charged with a criminal offense (Class A or Class B misdemeanor). For more information about employee responsibilities under Title IX, including information about confidential employee reporting exceptions, please visit the Title IX website at http://titleix.utexas.edu.Perform additional duties as assigned. Drive a UT or rental vehicle on and off campus.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree. One year of experience assisting with fundraising, project management, sales programs or comparable job functions. Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills. Professional demeanor. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to project the image of the University of Texas and the Athletics Department with dignity and grace regardless of circumstances and environments. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.Preferred QualificationsMaster's degree. Two years of experience assisting with fundraising, project management, sales programs or comparable job functions. Affiliation with the University of Texas at Austin and/or as a former student-athlete or alumni.Driving RequiredThis job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident.Salary RangeOPENWorking ConditionsMay work in all weather conditions. May work around standard office conditions. Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation. Use of manual dexterity. Climbing stairs.Required MaterialsResume/CV3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisorLetter of interestImportant 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.----Equal Opportunity Employer:The University of Texas at Austin, as an , 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 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:

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

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