What are the responsibilities and job description for the Development Assistant position at Texas A&M University?
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
Are you an organized and detail-oriented individual with a passion for fostering relationships and supporting development efforts?
Mays Business School is seeking a dynamic and proactive Development Assistant to join our team. In this multifaceted role, you will provide essential support to high level administrators as you handle scheduling, meeting preparations, and administrative tasks with finesse. Managing development-related accounts, you will play a pivotal part serving as liaison between Mays Business School financial staff and TAMU Foundation financial staff. Additionally, you will oversee the recognition of our valued donors, assist in the coordination of development activities at the college, department, and center levels; crafting personalized acknowledgment letters and coordinating exclusive events to celebrate their contributions. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are eager to make a meaningful impact, this may be the perfect opportunity for you.
Responsibilities
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.
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.
Recognition/Awards - 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.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.
Cover Letter/Resume’: A cover letter and resume’ will assist us in our review of your application materials.
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. Mays Business School’s vision is building a better future through business. To fulfill this vision, our mission is developing leaders of character who make a positive difference in the communities where they live, work, and serve.
Why Texas A&M University?
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as: sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. In addition, you have access to many benefits and perks, such as:
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
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.
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
Are you an organized and detail-oriented individual with a passion for fostering relationships and supporting development efforts?
Mays Business School is seeking a dynamic and proactive Development Assistant to join our team. In this multifaceted role, you will provide essential support to high level administrators as you handle scheduling, meeting preparations, and administrative tasks with finesse. Managing development-related accounts, you will play a pivotal part serving as liaison between Mays Business School financial staff and TAMU Foundation financial staff. Additionally, you will oversee the recognition of our valued donors, assist in the coordination of development activities at the college, department, and center levels; crafting personalized acknowledgment letters and coordinating exclusive events to celebrate their contributions. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are eager to make a meaningful impact, this may be the perfect opportunity for you.
Responsibilities
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.
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.
Recognition/Awards - 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.
Qualifications
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.
- Knowledge of word, spreadsheet, and database applications.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.
Cover Letter/Resume’: A cover letter and resume’ will assist us in our review of your application materials.
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. Mays Business School’s vision is building a better future through business. To fulfill this vision, our mission is developing leaders of character who make a positive difference in the communities where they live, work, and serve.
Why Texas A&M University?
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as: sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. In addition, you have access to many benefits and perks, such as:
- Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
- 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
- Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
- Automatically enrolled in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
- Free exercise programs and release time for health and wellness programs
- All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training programs, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
- Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
- Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees
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Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
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.
