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Position Information

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has also been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online, on UT San Antonio Today or on X, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.

Salary Range: Up to $51,900 annualized, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.

Job Type: Full Time

Posting Close Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on the listed close date. At the discretion of the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Required Application Materials:

•    Resume and Cover Letter are required

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Job Details

Job Summary

The Development Coordinator offers comprehensive support for fundraising and engagement efforts within Advancement & Alumni Engagement.  Reporting to UTSA Athletics, this role supports donor engagement, stewardship, events, communications, and operational activities aligned with institutional priorities.  The Development Coordinator, collaborating with advancement colleagues and internal partners across the institution, plans and carries out activities that strengthen relationships with donors, alumni, and key stakeholders. With a focus on annual giving and participation-based fundraising, this role contributes to the planning and execution of multi-channel communications and appeals, including digital, print, and crowdfunding efforts, to support the Roadrunner Athletic Fund (RAF).

Core Responsibilities

1. Supports the execution of fundraising and stewardship activities, including donor communications, meeting coordination, gift processing support, and tracking of development-related activities.
2. Coordinates planning and execution of development-related events, including logistics, communications, and on-site support for donor cultivation, stewardship, and alumni engagement activities.
3. Drafts and edits written materials for internal and external audiences, such as donor correspondence, reports, event materials, and promotional content.
4. Maintains accurate records in the constituent relationship management (CRM) system, including donor interactions, meeting notes, and activity tracking; assists with reporting and data analysis as needed.
5. Assists with prospect identification, research, and tracking, and supports implementation of development strategies, campaigns, or special initiatives.
6. Provides administrative support, including scheduling, travel coordination, processing financial or purchasing requests, and assisting with project management and special assignments.
7. Develops and maintains knowledge of the institution’s mission, priorities, and programs to effectively support advancement efforts and represent the organization professionally.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• One (1) year of related work experience.
• This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing and executing multi-channel communication, fundraising or marketing campaigns (email, direct mail, digital, or social media).
• Strong writing and editing skills, with experience drafting donor-facing or promotional communications.
• Experience with project management, including managing timelines, calendars, and multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Ability to analyze engagement or campaign performance data to inform communication strategies.
• Experience collaborating with creative or communications teams on messaging and design.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Collaborative 
• Team environment 
• Problem-solving skills 
• Confidentiality
• Customer Service
•  Microsoft Office Suite
• Verbal and Written Communication 
• Interpersonal skills 
• Attention to Detail 
• Fast-paced environment

Working Conditions

• Office environment.  Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions, or other business-related events. Workdays, areas, and work hours may vary depending on the department's needs.

Physical Demands

• Sedentary work; mostly sitting.  May be required to stand for extended periods when attending donor or alumni events.  Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects.

This position will work primarily on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee’s responsibility.

This position is contingent upon a successful background check. Verification of a valid driver’s license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) may be completed as applicable. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Supports the team in the development and implementation of fundraising strategies to encourage donations from donors and Major donors for the Institution.
• Serves as a liaison with corporations, foundations, and individuals in order to support contributions to the Institution.
• Coordinates management of deposits, gift information, and generation of donor thank you acknowledgements.
• Researches, compiles and analyzes data for donor prospecting and special projects.
• Assists with writing proposals, meeting plans and reports.
• Assists with general communication and correspondence and provides donors or constituents with information as requested.
• Coordinates activities related to fundraising programs, such as solicitation campaigns, gift acknowledgments, fundraising and promotional programs.
• Sets procedures for specific operational functions.
• Initiates contact with vendors and negotiates pricing for all aspects of high level donor cultivation and stewardship community events.
• Supports the management and growth of assigned portfolios for Development Directors in cultivating and maintaining working relationships with corporate,/individual, and prospective donors.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

• Organization: Demonstrated planning and organizational skills.
• Time Management: Ability to meet deadlines and manage details for multiple projects simultaneously.
• Communications: Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge: Demonstrated knowledge in administrative support of fundraising and special events.
• Negotiation: Ability to analyze and cultivate best alternative to negotiate by building rapport, actively listening and asking good questions in searching for smart trade-offs.

Education

Required Skills

Experience

• Two (2) years of experience is required.

Skills

• Bachelor's Degree is required.
• Compaign Fundraising Initiaitives

About Us

Position Information

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has also been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online, on UT San Antonio Today or on X, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.

Salary Range: 

Prospect Researcher: Up to $46,332 annualized, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.

Senior Prospect Researcher: Up to $55,000 annualized, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.

Job Type: Full Time

Posting Close Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on the listed close date. At the discretion of the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Required Application Materials:

•    Resume and Cover Letter are required

Job Details

Job Summary

The Prospect Researcher I/Senior Prospect Researcher serves the Prospect Management & Research team within UT San Antonio Advancement and Alumni Engagement. This position conducts and facilitates research on individuals, corporations, and philanthropic foundations using public and proprietary sources, and integrates data into internal systems for analysis in support of development activities. 

Core Responsibilities

Prospect Researcher 

1. Conducts and facilitates research on individuals, private businesses, public corporations, and philanthropic foundations, and integrates data from various public and published sources into a computer system for retrieval and analysis. 
2. Performs prospect identification and research; meets with development staff to support activities, initiatives and programs.
3. Collaborates with development staff to develop prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation, and overall fundraising strategies.
4. Advises development staff regarding new prospect possibilities; consults on the feasibility of research requests and special projects.
5. Creates profile reports tailored to specific goals and/or objectives; maintains, tracks and stores profile data.
6. Maintains and updates policies and procedures for the prospect research programs; proposes changes and modifications.
7. Reviews local and national news, business publications, economic trends and business development keeping abreast of prospect information; provides relevant information to development staff.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.

Senior Prospect Researcher

1. Conducts and facilitates research on individuals, private businesses, public corporations, and philanthropic foundations, and integrates data from various public and published sources into a computer system for retrieval and analysis. 
2. Performs prospect identification and research; prepares and delivers research findings to support development activities and initiatives. 
3. Collaborates with development staff to inform prospect strategy, including identification, solicitation planning, and portfolio development. 
4. Advises development staff on new prospect opportunities; consults on the feasibility of research requests and special projects.
5. Creates profile reports tailored to specific goals and/or objectives; maintains, tracks, and stores profile data.
6. Maintains and updates policies and procedures for the prospect research programs; proposes changes and modifications.
7. Reviews local and national news, business publications, economic trends, and business development, staying updated on prospect information; provides relevant details to development staff.
8. Manages special projects as assigned.
9. Provides training and guidance to advancement colleagues on constituent database (CRM) tools, as needed. 
10. Reviews research documents prepared by other Prospect Research Staff as assigned.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

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Required Qualifications

Prospect Researcher

• Five (5) years of related work experience.

Senior Prospect Researcher

• Seven (7) years of related work experience.

Both levels

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Bachelor's degree can substitute for experience on a one-for-one basis.
• This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Prospect Researcher

• Donor Reporting 
• Policy Development 
• Data Management 
• Contract Management 
• Ethical Standards

Senior Prospect Researcher

• Donor Development
• Policy Management
• Project Management
• Prospect Research
• Contract Negotiation

Both levels

• Prospect Identification 
• Fundraising Strategy Support

Working Conditions

• Office Environment. Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions, or other business-related events.  Workdays, areas, and work hours may vary depending on the department's needs.

Physical Demands

• Sedentary work; sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary, if walking and standing are required, only occasionally. Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally.

This position will work both on campus and remotely in Texas. Travel and parking expenses are the employee’s responsibility.

This position is contingent upon a successful background check. Verification of a valid driver’s license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) may be completed as applicable. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination.