Coordinator, Development Communications

Details

Posted: 01-Jul-26

Location: Austin, Texas

Type: Full-time

Categories

Operations

Operations - Marketing/Promotions

Sector

Collegiate Sports

Required Education

4 Year Degree

General Notes

Additional hours will be required to include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. This job is not suitable for remote work and is expected to work regular on-site hours.

Purpose

This position will lead and execute strategic digital and print communications initiatives that align with Longhorn Foundation marketing, engagement, fundraising, and member solicitation efforts. Develop and deliver compelling, multi-channel campaigns that engage more than 26,000 Longhorn Foundation members, strengthening donor relationships and advancing philanthropic support for Texas Athletics.

This position will also serve as the primary liaison between the Longhorn Foundation and the Marketing & Creative Services team, driving the development of innovative fundraising communications, donor-focused storytelling, and integrated marketing strategies. Collaborate across departments to maximize the reach, effectiveness, and impact of Texas Athletics communications while enhancing the donor experience and supporting revenue-generating objectives.

Responsibilities

• This position is an essential team member of the Longhorn Foundation and is responsible for creating and implementing a comprehensive communications and engagement strategy for the Longhorn Foundation, focusing on increasing awareness of Foundation priorities, philanthropic interests and engagement with Texas Athletics across various platforms.
• Create, implement, and manage the creation of content and stories, including but not limited to email marketing, social media, video and print materials, as well as writing, editing and managing content, graphics and stories for the Longhorn Foundation website. This role will be responsible for ensuring that new content is produced on a consistent basis.
• Develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive social media strategy for the Longhorn Foundation social media accounts, creating interesting and engaging daily content for followers and working to significantly grow and increase total impressions each year. Use analytics for reporting and produce data-driven insights that inform future strategy, campaigns and initiatives.
• Lead creative communications initiatives for the Longhorn Foundation. Collaborate with marketing and creative services in the development of graphic design needs for print and digital collateral, web and video content, newsletters and digital media. Work in coordination with creative services unit to establish and maintain Longhorn Foundation brand guidelines.
• Partner with the Annual Fund team to assist with the execution of the annual giving calendar and all ticket-related communications. Support all donor relations and special events with event invitation, RSVP and other related communications development and management.
• Serve as project manager for all creative projects and Foundation's email marketing. Partners with the email marketing team to ensure timely delivery of all email for the Foundation.
• Assist with gameday hospitality and special events as necessary.
• Assist with scripting speaking points, speech writing, presentations, and public announcements.
• Assist T Association with communications, marketing, and social media.
• Other related functions as assigned.
• Consistently exemplify the core values and quality service standards of Texas Athletics. Always act ethically. Proactively seek guidance when unsure or unclear of a law, rule or policy applicable to you or your department/sport program. Actively participate in assigned education and training programs. Comply with all laws, policies, rules and regulations set forth by the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System, The University of Texas at Austin, NCAA, Conference, or other governing body, including state and federal laws. Annually obtain prior written approval and report all outside activities and outside income. Report knowledge of, or reasonable cause to believe, violation(s) of state or federal laws, policies, rules, or regulations of the University, Conference, or NCAA to IA ARMCS or IA HR. Fully cooperate with any investigation by providing complete and accurate information when requested to do so by Texas Athletics and/or the NCAA and do not influence others in any way during an investigation. In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Texas Education Code Sec. 51.252, this position may be a Non-Confidential Employee as defined by University policies on Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Interpersonal Violence and Stalking. As a Non-Confidential Employee, individuals employed in this position will report incidents of such prohibited conduct to the University’s Title IX Coordinator or Deputy Title IX Coordinator as required by applicable law or University policy. An employee who does not report an incident or who makes a false report is subject to termination and may be charged with a criminal offense (Class A or Class B misdemeanor). For more information about employee responsibilities under Title IX, including information about confidential employee reporting exceptions, please visit the Title IX website at

Driving Required

This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).

Working Conditions

• May work in all weather conditions
• May work around standard office conditions
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity
• Climbing of stairs

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

Employment Eligibility

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval. ----

Retirement Plan Eligibility

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. ----

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF] ----

Compliance

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree. Two years’ experience in marketing, communications or related functions in higher education, non-profit, and/or intercollegiate athletics. Experience in executing strategic marketing and communications efforts including email marketing, social media, web and print campaigns. Demonstrated success in the field. Experience with project management and ability to create light graphical elements. Ability to work in a team environment where a project’s success is determined by both the individual and team’s efforts. Excellent communications skills, verbal and written. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact with diverse audiences. Strong attention to detail and a high standard of excellence. Superior communications skills, including verbal and written. Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office software.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Three or more years’ experience in executing marketing and communications efforts specifically for development and fundraising in higher education and/or collegiate athletics. Experience designing and producing written materials for donor audiences. A familiarity with Texas Athletics internal and external constituents. Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Adobe Suite software. Project management software familiarity.

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