Development Officer

Agency

Department

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1400 full-time and 2000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees including doctoral programs. As a member of the Texas A&M University System TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources increased visibility and influence and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.

TAMU-CCs beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern attractive and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.

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PURPOSE

The Development Officer is responsible for providing support for leadership annual gifts. Reporting to the Executive Associate Vice President of Development the Development Officer will identify cultivate solicit and steward leadership annual giving prospects to promote the acquisition of gifts. This position will work closely with the entire Development and Institutional Advancement team to ensure coordination among individual giving programs.

DESCRIPTION

Functional Area 1: Development

Percent Effort: 50%

Job Duties

• Manage portfolio of annual gift level prospects.
• Responsible for identification cultivation solicitations and stewardship of leadership annual gifts (ranging from $1000 to $9999).
• Work with the Executive Associate Vice President of Development to qualify and identify prospects for potential major gift solicitations.
• Coordinate with Assistant Director of Donor Engagement on donor stewardship and recognition.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Functional Area 2: Engagement

Percent Effort: 30%

Job Duties

• Coordinate with Director of Annual Giving to support respective events and programming.
• Attend and assist at designated University and Institutional Advancement events.
• Act as a liaison between Institutional Advancement and external community organizations to promote giving and university programming.
• Participate in key community organizations and attend key community events as determined by University priorities and departmental goals.

Functional Area 3: Administrative

Percent Effort: 20%

Job Duties

• Record and document in a timely and accurate manner contacts with donors and prospective donors.
• Perform all other duties assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and manage details within the broader vision of the University.
• Ability to maintain clear accurate records and timely reports.
• Ability to work some night and weekend hours.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters degree in a related field.
• Two (2) years of experience in fundraising.
• Previous experience in alumni relations development individual fundraising annual giving or event management.
• Experience working in higher education.

SALARY: up to $55000/annually approximately.

• $4583.34/monthly.

BENEFITS (rules policies eligibility apply)

From our generous benefits package and professional development opportunities to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence the Island University is an engaging and rewarding place to work.

Insurance

• Medical

  • $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value).

  • Up to 83% of premium covered by the university:

    • Employee and Spouse

    • Employee and Children

    • Employee and Family coverage

• Dental & Vision

• Life Insurance Accidental D&D Long Term Disability Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account

On-campus wellness opportunities

Work Life Solutions:

• Counseling Work Life Assistance Financial Resources and Legal Resources

Tuition Benefits:

• Public Loan Forgiveness

• Book scholarships

• 100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year (other rules may apply).

Retirement

• Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)

• Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan

Time Off:

• 8 hours of vacation paid time off every month.

• 8 hours of sick leave time off every month.

• 8 hours of paid time off for Birthday leave.

• 12-15 paid holidays each year.

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

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.