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Development Specialist to the Chief Development Officer (CDO)

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Development Specialist to the Chief Development Officer (CDO)

About the Company

Successful public university prioritizing research & development

Industry
Higher Education

Type
Educational Institution

Founded
1883

Employees
10,001+

Categories

  • Career Planning
  • Education
  • Higher Education
  • Universities
  • Austin
  • University of Texas

Specialties

  • what starts here changes the world
  • education
  • research
  • healthcare
  • innovation
  • arts
  • stem
  • ai
  • energy
  • and entrepreneurship

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Development Specialist to provide high-level administrative and operational support to its development leadership and fundraising team. Responsibilities include preparing fundraising reports, gift and foundation proposals, pledge documents, donor correspondence, briefing materials, and meeting records. The specialist will coordinate executive calendars and travel, support donor stewardship and engagement plans, maintain scholarship and endowment records, and manage annual endowment compliance activities. The role also supports fundraising and alumni events, including invitations, RSVP tracking, attendance reporting, and on-site event logistics. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree and at least one year of administrative support experience, along with strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook and professional communication skills. Success requires accuracy, attention to detail, prioritization, teamwork, service excellence, and adaptability. Preferred qualifications include experience in fundraising or development, familiarity with major gifts, and an interest or background in the visual or performing arts. Experience with event coordination, report formatting, video editing, donor communication tools, databases, or basic graphic design is also valued.

Hiring Manager Title
Interim Chief Development Officer

Functions

  • Sales/Revenue
  • Operations
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Vacancy posted 1 day ago
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