Job Description

Job Summary
Reporting to the Jonsson School Assistant Dean of Development and Alumni Relations, this position supports the Assistant Dean and the Jonsson School development team. The successful candidate will work with the Jonsson School development and alumni relations team to support the activities of leadership annual giving and stewardship.

A successful candidate for this role will be excited to join the collaborative, open-minded and trust-filled environment that supports the development and alumni relations efforts of The University of Texas at Dallas and the Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science. This person should possess a high level of respect for all people and a customer service mentality that emphasizes the importance of relationships. The Development Associate will be intellectually curious and committed to continuously improving their leadership, skills, and knowledge.
Minimum Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree; one year administration experience; or any equivalent combination of relevant education, training & experience.

Preferred Education and Experience
Candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree and a desire for a career in fundraising. Preferred experience is at least 1 year experience in development, preferably in higher education. Candidates must also possess outstanding speaking, writing, and time-management skills.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Support the Assistant Dean and team in their development and alumni relations work. Manage the Assistant Dean’s calendar, support stewardship efforts, scheduling of donor visits, and event support. Support the Assistant Dean in identifying and stewarding a pool of individual prospects and documenting all prospect activity in the University’s alumni and donor management database. In addition, this person will work closely with the Assistant Director of Operations to manage the development team’s expenses, reimbursements, cost centers and budget for reconciliation and support the Assistant Director in other duties as needed.

The Development Associate will work directly with the Jonsson Development team to support a development and alumni relationship strategy focused on leadership annual giving donors and help strengthen the pipeline of major gift donors.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
Physical Activities
Working Conditions
Additional Information
The position requires occasional evening/weekend hours and may require some travel.

Hybrid Remote Work Notice
Following the successful completion of an initial training period, a hybrid work schedule may be available, subject to business needs and departmental approval. Employees must be located within the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex area and have the ability to be on campus for work activities as scheduled and/or with 24-hour notice. Completion and approval of a UT Dallas Remote Work Agreement will be required, and use of personal computer, internet, and other standard equipment may be required. Remote work arrangements are subject to regular review and re-approval and may be canceled.

What We Can Offer
UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an employee-friendly and supportive work environment. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package that is effective as of your hire date includes:

Competitive Salary
Tuition Benefits
Internal Training
BCBS PPO Medical insurance – 100% paid for full-time employees
PPO and DHMO Dental Insurance Plan – PPO plans include ortho benefits
Vision Insurance
Long and short-term disability
TRS Retirement Plan – defined benefit plan offering lifetime annuity upon retirement
Voluntary Retirement Plan Options – additional savings opportunities with Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans and Deferred Compensation Plans
Dental/Vision/AD&D
Paid time off
Paid Holidays
Paid Winter Break
Fertility Benefits
Remote Work Options – approved by department

All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program.

Visit https://hr.utdallas.edu/employees/benefits/ for more information.

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