In August 2022, UTSA was ranked fifth among 100 employers in Texas on Forbes’ America’s Best-in-State Employers. We are hiring more innovative, driven, passionate people to join our highly-ranked team. Our current openings in the departments of Development, Operations and Advancement Services, Alumni Engagement, Donor Relations, and Corporation and Foundation Engagement are below.
You’re also welcome to contact Genevieve Tobias, Senior Director of Advancement Talent Management, at Genevieve.Tobias@utsa.edu to schedule an informational meeting about future opportunities or Yvette Martinez, Advancement Talent Management Coordinator, at Yvette.Martinez@utsa.edu for information about upcoming internship opportunities.
Our Current Openings
The University of Texas at San Antonio is a Hispanic Serving University specializing in cyber, health, fundamental futures, and social-economic development. With more than 34,000 students, it is the largest university in the San Antonio metropolitan region. UTSA advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service. The university embraces multicultural traditions and serves as a center for intellectual and creative resources as well as a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property—for Texas, the nation and the world. Learn more online, on UTSA Today or on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.
UTSA, situated in a global city that has been a crossroads of peoples and cultures for centuries, values diversity and inclusion in all aspects of university life. As an institution expressly founded to advance the education of Mexican Americans and other underserved communities, our university is committed to ending generations of discrimination and inequity. UTSA, a premier public research university, fosters academic excellence through a community of dialogue, discovery and innovation that embraces the uniqueness of each voice.
Posting End Date
Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 03/31/2023. At the discretion of the hiring department, this position posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
Salary
Salary Range: Up to $47,830 annualized, commensurate with education, experience and qualifications.
Hours per Week
Exempt Position: 40 hours per week.
Required Application Materials
- Resume and cover letter required.
Essential Functions
The UTSA Office of Alumni Relations seeks a creative, innovative, highly organized, collaborative, and solution and goal-oriented individual to serve as an Alumni Engagement Officer in charge of Student and Young Alumni Programming. Specific responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Initiates, plans, develops, schedules, and manages on and off-site, virtual and in person engagement and fundraising events to include coordination of logistical and operational needs, budget management, programming, marketing and communications development primarily targeting current UTSA students and young alumni.
- Assists the Office of Annual Giving with the Roadrunner Student Alumni Association, and assists with its day-to-day function, as well as major programming and events.
- Develop, plan and execute innovative student and young alumni engagement strategies and events that optimize and improve connections and networking opportunities.
- Serves as a liaison to external stakeholders related to relative programming, events or campaigns.
- Collaborate with and serves as a liaison to university units for the benefit of student and young alumni programming. Such collaborations may include engagement of individuals in support of admissions or expanding career networking services for students and alumni.
- Educate the student body on the importance of alumni involvement with the university after graduation.
- Assists with the coordination of alumni volunteer engagement for organizational, university and community programming.
- Collects, records and tracks event and volunteer program data points identified for alumni engagement metrics.
- Coordinates financial transactions, including budget tracking, invoicing and billing submissions for events and programming as needed.
- Management of programming and event equipment and inventory.
- Acts as a liaison with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate and facilitate event and programming needs.
- Supervises coordinators, work studies, and interns when applicable.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution and two years of experience in external relations, alumni engagement, development or related area. Additional education/experience may substitute for experience/education on a one for one basis.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Understanding of individual alumni needs and perceptions
- Understanding of identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship process
- Use of computer, Microsoft Office, and standard office equipment
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in programming and/or events management
- Similar experience in higher education or non-profit atmosphere
- Experience with Raiser’s Edge or other CRM
- Three years of progressively responsible experience in external relations, development, and/or public relations with demonstrated accomplishment in fostering productive relationships with volunteers and developing volunteer leadership
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Flexibility and initiative, as well as the ability to work independently, combined with the skills for thriving in a team environment to achieve institutional goals
- The demonstrated ability to strategize, implement and build successful constituency programs and activities
- Demonstrated ability to organize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously and successfully with close attention to detail and prioritization to meet deadlines
- Excellent written communication and editing skill
- Ability to work with diverse groups of people
- Ability to work collaboratively and courteously with colleagues throughout the University, alumni association, other constituents and the public
- Must be willing to work flexible schedule which will include some evenings and weekends
Working Conditions
- Occasional evening and weekend work will be required
- Must be able to travel and work hours with a flexible schedule
- Exerts up to 40 lbs occasionally, such as for setup and takedown for events
- Walking and standing - occasionally
This position will be primarily located:
Hybrid-Regularly: This position will require working both remotely and on campus (approximately five or more days on campus per month). Travel and parking expenses are the employee’s responsibility. Applicants must be adaptable and open to working in both environments.
Additional Information
- UTSA is a tobacco free campus.
- This is a security sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
- Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
EO/AA Statement
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. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. UTSA campuses are accessible to persons with disabilities.
The University of Texas at San Antonio is a Hispanic Serving University specializing in cyber, health, fundamental futures, and social-economic development. With more than 34,000 students, it is the largest university in the San Antonio metropolitan region. UTSA advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service. The university embraces multicultural traditions and serves as a center for intellectual and creative resources as well as a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property—for Texas, the nation and the world. Learn more online, on UTSA Today or on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.
UTSA, situated in a global city that has been a crossroads of peoples and cultures for centuries, values diversity and inclusion in all aspects of university life. As an institution expressly founded to advance the education of Mexican Americans and other underserved communities, our university is committed to ending generations of discrimination and inequity. UTSA, a premier public research university, fosters academic excellence through a community of dialogue, discovery and innovation that embraces the uniqueness of each voice.
Posting End Date
Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 04/06/2023. At the discretion of the hiring department, this position posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
Salary
Salary Range: $55,000 annualized with flexibility, commensurate with education, experience and qualifications.
Hours per Week
Exempt Position: 40 hours per week.
Required Application Materials
- Resume and Cover Letter required
Essential Functions
The Assistant Director of Development will be responsible for building the Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design (KCEID) donor pipeline by identifying, cultivating, and soliciting gifts of $25,000-$100,000 and select leadership annual gifts. Reporting to the Chief Development Officer - KCEID, specific duties will include but are not limited to:
- Meet or exceed defined visit, activity, and fundraising goals.
- Manage a personal portfolio of major gift prospects including qualifying, cultivating and soliciting prospects for gifts of at least $25,000.
- Responsible for discovery, pipeline building, strategic engagement activities, as well as moves management with major gift donors and prospects.
- Work closely with the key partners throughout the Office of Advancement & Alumni Engagement and the Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design to develop and implement short and long-term strategic fundraising plans.
- Assist in planning, strategy, and execution of donor events.
- Contribute to internal and external communications and overall public relations and marketing for the Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design to include the College’s website, publications, donor stewardship, and promotional and fundraising materials.
- Maintain an in-depth knowledge of KCEID and the university, its initiatives and fundraising priorities in order to communicate a compelling case for support, and to serve as a liaison between and representative of UTSA and our constituents.
- Participate in key events, committees and other opportunities to cultivate relationships with donors, prospects, and internal partners; support advisory councils with development-related matters and manage volunteers as appropriate.
- Prepare dean, other administration or volunteers for development activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree and one year of professional fundraising experience with major gifts and/or foundation, individual and corporate prospect identification, solicitation and cultivation AND/OR two years of professional experience in sales of services or related industries. Additional education may substitute for experience on a one for one basis.
- Proven track record of building excellent relationships and closing gifts/sales.
- Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communications skills to establish and maintain good working relationships within all organizational levels and with outside constituencies.
- Advanced analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to make cold calls as well as to develop cultivation and solicitation strategies.
- Highly effective organizational skills. Detail-oriented, self-starter with a demonstrated ability to work independently and manage more than one project simultaneously to meet deadlines.
- Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Ability to work well with diverse groups of constituents/colleagues as a team member and as a leader in a complex organizational environment.
- Must have a valid Texas driver's license or be able to obtain one within 30 days of employment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Three years of professional development experience securing private support for a university or service organization.
- Experience in collaborating with a team involving different phases of advancement including communications, special events and alumni relations.
- Experience working with advisory council members and other volunteers.
- Familiar with San Antonio business and philanthropic communities.
- Knowledge of development information systems, preferably Raisers Edge.
- Experience with Microsoft Excel and Outlook or equivalent email system.
- Planned Giving experience.
- Capital campaign experience.
Working Conditions
This position will be primarily located:
Hybrid-Regularly: This position will require working both remotely and on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee’s responsibility. Applicants must be adaptable and open to working in both environments.
Additional Information
- UTSA is a tobacco free campus.
- This is a security sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
- Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
EO/AA Statement
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. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. UTSA campuses are accessible to persons with disabilities.
The University of Texas at San Antonio is a Hispanic Serving University specializing in cyber, health, fundamental futures, and social-economic development. With more than 34,000 students, it is the largest university in the San Antonio metropolitan region. UTSA advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service. The university embraces multicultural traditions and serves as a center for intellectual and creative resources as well as a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property—for Texas, the nation and the world. Learn more online, on UTSA Today or on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.
UTSA, situated in a global city that has been a crossroads of peoples and cultures for centuries, values diversity and inclusion in all aspects of university life. As an institution expressly founded to advance the education of Mexican Americans and other underserved communities, our university is committed to ending generations of discrimination and inequity. UTSA, a premier public research university, fosters academic excellence through a community of dialogue, discovery and innovation that embraces the uniqueness of each voice.
Posting End Date
Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 04/06/2023. At the discretion of the hiring department, this position posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
Salary
Salary Range: Commensurate with education, experience and qualifications.
Hours per Week
Exempt Position: 40 hours per week.
Required Application Materials
- Resume and Cover Letter required
Essential Functions
The Chief Development Officer is responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding major gift ($25,000+) donors and prospects for the UTSA Carlos Alvarez College of Business. Reporting to the Dean of the College and the Senior Assistant Vice President (AVP) for Development, specific responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Meet or exceed defined visit and fundraising goals.
- Manage personal portfolio of major gift prospects including qualifying, cultivating and soliciting prospects for gifts of at least $25,000.
- Responsible for discovery, pipeline building, strategic engagement activities as well as moves management with major gift donors and prospects.
- Contribute to internal and external communications and overall public relations and marketing for the College of Business to include the College's website, publications, and promotional and fundraising materials.
- Supervise the gift recording, reporting and acknowledgement process for all gifts to the College of Business.
- Co-lead the College of Business Advisory Council; plan and oversee council meetings and provide guidance on development-related matters.
- Provide direct supervision of Assistant Director of Development and general supervision to staff under the direction of the Dean.
- Prepare dean, other administration or volunteers for development activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Director – Bachelor´s degree and five years of relevant experience. Up to two years of additional education may be substituted for experience on a one for one basis.
Senior Director – Bachelor's degree and seven years of relevant experience. Up to two years of additional education may be substituted for experience on a one for one basis.
- Proven track record of building excellent donor relationships and closing five+ figure gifts
- Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communications skills to establish and maintain good working relationships within all organizational levels and with outside constituencies.
- Advanced analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to make cold calls as well as to develop cultivation and solicitation strategies.
- Highly effective organizational skills. Detail-oriented, self-starter with a demonstrated ability to work independently and manage more than one project simultaneously to meet deadlines.
- Ability to work well with diverse groups of constituents/colleagues as a team member and as a leader in a complex organizational environment.
- Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Able to think and plan strategically.
- Must have a valid Texas driver's license or be able to obtain one within 30 days of employment.
Preferred Qualifications
Director – Seven years of professional fundraising experience securing private support for a university or service organization..
Senior Director – Ten years of professional fundraising experience securing private support for a university or service organization.
- Planned Giving experience.
- Capital campaign experience.
- Four years supervisory experience with demonstrated success.
- Proven track record of building excellent donor relationships and closing six+ figure gifts
- Experience in leading a team involving different phases of advancement including communications, special events and alumni relations.
- Experience working with advisory council members and other volunteers.
- Familiar with San Antonio business and philanthropic communities.
- Knowledge of development information systems, preferably Raisers Edge and NXT.
- Experience with Microsoft Excel and Outlook or equivalent email system.
Working Conditions
- Office Environment.
- Requires use of personal computing equipment and telephone.
- Ability to travel locally and out of town, to and from meetings, training sessions or other business-related events.
- After hours and weekend work is required on an occasional basis.
This position will be Hybrid-Regularly: This position will require working both remotely and on campus (approximately five or more days on campus per month). Travel and parking expenses are the employee’s responsibility. Applicants must be adaptable and open to working in both environments.
Additional Information
- UTSA is a tobacco free campus.
- This is a security sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
- Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
EO/AA Statement
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. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. UTSA campuses are accessible to persons with disabilities.
