Job Title Development Assistant Agency Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi Department Institutional Advancement Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Corpus Christi, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 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-CC’s 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. Learn more information here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwQR4HbGJu0) ! PURPOSE The HRI Development Assistant , under direction, is responsible for executing fundraising initiatives and programs to help achieve the Harte Research Institute’s mission and objectives . This position involves researching, prospecting, cultivating, and managing relationships with donors, as well as coordinating and providing overall support for all HRI fundraising activities. DESCRIPTION Functional Area 1: Development/Stewardship and Communication Percent Effort: 80% + In concert with the Office of Institutional Advancement, responsible for ensuring HRI prospect records are updated in Raiser’s Edge as needed. + Update and maintain all HRI fundraising activity in Raiser’s Edge, including input of development activities, actions, proposals, opportunities, etc. + Interface consistently with Institutional Advancement to maintain and stay current on processes and procedures around data management, gift processing and gift administration. Establish and prepare development management reports. + Review weekly gift report for accuracy and adjust Raiser’s Edge ‘opportunities’ accordingly. + Run established reports built in Raiser’s Edge by Advancement Services. + Compile research and create donor profiles. + Work with HRI MarCom and development team to determine data needs for mailings and events, submit Data Requests to IA, review and manage returned constituent data. + Assist in developing effective ways to collect constituent contact information and send to Advancement Services for input into Raiser’s Edge. + Work with Stewardship Coordinator to effectively perform donor recognition and provide timely thank you notes and acknowledgements. + Facilitate production of all direct mail and digital fundraising appeals and other development support materials. + Connect with donors and coordinate HRI tours. + Assist with the implementation execution and coordination of a model for sustainable funding for HRI current use funds. + Coordinate engagement opportunities for regular donors. + Assist with grant applications and gift proposals . Functional Area 2: Administrative Percent Effort: 10% + Collect graduate student scholarship applications, create applicant reports, and work with scholarship committee and TAMU-CC Scholarship Office to award scholarships and send Thank You notes. + Track department budget. + Provide overall administrative support for development staff by scheduling meetings, making travel arrangements, ordering supplies, submitting travel requests and expense reports, and other duties as assigned Functional Area 3: Event Support Percent Effort: 10% + Assist with HRI events by developing guest list , mailing Save the Dates and invitations, managing RSVPs, registration, event check-in, and completing attendance follow-up. + Assist with logistics and execut ion of fundraising events . QUALIFICATIONS + Bachelor’s degree in applicable field. + Two years of related experience. + Knowledge of database and spreadsheet applications and basic web design. + Strong written and communication skills along with having strong organizational, analytical and planning skills. + Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others + Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times . PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS + Master’s degree in related field + Three years of relevant experience + Working knowledge of Raiser’s Edge or similar CRM software and Smartsheets . Salary is commensurate upon education and experience. BENEFITS (rules, policies, eligibility apply) From our generous benefits package (https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/benefits/index.php) 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: (https://assets.system.tamus.edu/files/benefits/website/BenefitsGuide.pdf) + 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 DUAL CAREER PARTNER PROGRAM (https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/careers/dual-career-partner/index.php) ON-CAMPUS WELLNESS OPPORTUNITIES Work Life Solutions: (https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/benefits/eap.php) + Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources Tuition Benefits: (https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/benefits/tuition/index.php) + Public Loan Forgiveness + Book scholarships + 100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year (other rules may apply). Retirement (https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/benefits/retirement-programs.php) : + Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP) + Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan Time Off (https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/time-off/index.php) : + 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 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/Veterans/Disability Employer.