Current Openings

Essential Functions

The Associate/Assistant Vice President for Strategic Partnerships will lead efforts to establish and maintain key partnerships supporting university priorities. Reporting to the Vice President for Advancement and Alumni Engagement, the AVP will collaborate closely with advancement colleagues, faculty, academic leaders and partners across UTSA to develop strategic, innovative and multifaceted opportunities to build connections with local, state and national corporations and foundations. The AVP will work with the Provost to advance Academic Affairs initiatives, such as Career-Engaged Learning, and collaborate with college and unit development officers charged with building institutional partnerships. 

Specific duties include:

1. Identify and manage a portfolio of relationships with key leadership or influencers among existing and potential corporate and foundation partners; design a business development plan with emphasis on the strategy that targets global foundations to fund priority program areas.
2. Supervise the Corporate and Foundation Engagement (CFE) team.  The Director of Corporate Engagement and the Director of Foundation Engagement are focused on expanding and enhancing corporate and foundation engagement.  The CFE team works with units and faculty across campus to help them develop, refine and implement corporate and foundation fundraising strategies by directing and coordinating activities related to obtaining major and principal level funding and support, including working with research and all programs on campus that engage these areas.
3. Identify emerging business leadership and industry trends with a special emphasis on developing high value-exchange alliances to garner larger philanthropic commitments to support the mission and goals of the University.
4. Develop a solid pipeline of acquisition targets that closely align with UTSA’s foundation partnership strategy through close collaboration with senior leaders and external entities.
5. Manage the development of highly competitive proposals for foundation prospects and leverage diverse foundation goals and preferences in conjunction with university goals at the local, state, and national level. Monitor proposal deadlines, prepare and edit proposals, and manage proposal submissions.
6. In collaboration with the Donor Relations team, develop and oversee a high-quality stewardship process for active CFE prospects and donors.  Ensure that stewardship and reporting requirements are met to sustain successful partnerships by maintaining detailed records of solicitation activities.
7. Serve as an active member of Advancement and Alumni Engagement’s leadership team and collaborate with academic and administrative leadership and peers to achieve division-wide goals.
8. Demonstrates UTSA core values: Integrity, Excellence, Inclusiveness, Respect, Collaboration and Innovation.
9. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Assistant Vice President – Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with five years of similar experience.
• Associate Vice President – Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with seven years of similar experience.
• Additional education may be substituted for experience on a one-for-one basis.   
• Leadership and supervisory experience; demonstrated success in mentoring, evaluating, and motivating employees.
• Strong knowledge of all aspects of corporate and foundation fundraising, donor and public relations, including strategies for donor identification, cultivation and solicitation.
• Strong written, oral and interpersonal communications skills and political acumen to establish and maintain good working relationships within all organizational levels and with outside constituencies.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a “big picture” strategic view and to be a problem-solver; and ability to lead, plan and manage change. 
• Demonstrated experience in executing vision into action and the ability to drive results.
• Has the ability to be a visible member of the community.
• Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and political acumen skills. 
• Adeptness in communicating complex issues to a variety of constituents and stakeholders, both written and verbal. 
• Skilled decision-maker with transparency in decision-making and management. 
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and foster teamwork. 
• Ability to interact and work with diverse groups.

Preferred Qualifications

• Similar experience in higher education, a non-profit organization, or high-level management support.

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.

Working Conditions

• Ability to travel 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 require working both remotely in Texas 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.

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. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. UTSA campuses are accessible to persons with disabilities.

Essential Functions

Job Summary

To provide specialized skills in creating and managing university endowments. Responsible for ensuring that gift and endowment agreements comply with University and UT System policies and practices.

Core Responsibilities

1. Drafts, coordinates, and tracks the preparation of new gifts, endowments, and annual scholarship agreements, and other documents supporting gifts to UTSA from draft to final form.
2. Ensures that all gift agreements include language consistent with current laws and University and UT system policies and practices.
3. Responsible for submitting new endowments to the UT System for review and acceptance via the SABER system.
4. Coordinates annual donor endowment reports.
5. Monitors the endowment services email inbox.
6. Assists with scheduling endowment compliance training for all University personnel involved in endowment management, and ensures that training materials are up to date with the Board of Regents, UT System, and UTSA policies and procedures.
7. Assists with scheduling endowment compliance meetings with campus partners, planning meeting agendas, and taking meeting notes.
8. Assists with archiving digital and paper documents.
9. Assists departments in resolving questions relating to endowment compliance and gift acceptance.
10. Provides data for internal and external reports upon request.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Two (2) years of development, donor relations, or other relevant administrative experience supporting activities that advance an organization.
• Additional education may substitute for experience on a one-to-one basis.
• Ability to maintain a high level of productivity and quality in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, team environment.
• Problem-solving skills and ability to proactively analyze issues.
• Ability to maintain confidentially.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and university compliance laws, guidelines, and procedures.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated superior customer service skills.
• Ability to write reports containing technical information.
• Computer literacy and proficiency in word processing, email, spreadsheet, and database software programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Similar development, administrative, or endowment experience.
• Similar experience in higher education.
• Experience with the Raiser’s Edge database.

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.
• Valid driver’s license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) as applicable.

Working Conditions

Working Environment: 

• Office environment.
• Requires use of personal computing equipment, telephone, multi-functioning printer, and calculator.  
• Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions, or other business-related events.
• Occasional after-hours and weekend work or overtime may be required.
• The incumbent will have the option to work remotely or hybrid.

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 primarily works remotely in Texas but may work on campus on an infrequent basis (approximately four days or less per month). When an employee is required to work on campus, travel and parking expenses are the employee’s responsibility. Applicants must be adaptable and open to working in both environments.

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. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. UTSA campuses are accessible to persons with disabilities.

Essential Functions

The UTSA Office of Alumni Relations seeks a creative, innovative, highly organized, and collaborative individual to serve as the Senior Events Manager, responsible for leading all signature events and further identifying unique alumni engagement programming opportunities.

Core Responsibilities

1. Oversees all signature events on behalf of the Alumni Relations Office and the UTSA Alumni Association, including but not limited to, Home and Away Football Tailgates, the Annual Diploma Dash 5K, Golf Scramble Fundraiser, and the annual Alumni Awards Gala.
2. Assists colleagues and Alumni Relations staff members to initiate, plan develop, and execute other engagement and fundraising events, including coordination of logistical and operational needs, budget management, programming, marketing, and communications coordination.
3. Recruits, coordinates, and manages external alumni volunteers to assist with organizational events, programs, and activities.
4. Responsible for creating a new and overarching volunteer program in line with the department’s new strategic plan.
5. Responsible for identifying future event engagement opportunities that will further expand the department’s mission of uniquely engaging UTSA graduates and alumni.
6. Gathers, records, and monitors data related to events and volunteer participation for reporting on alumni engagement metrics, ensuring the achievement of objectives.
7. Coordinates financial transactions related to event programming, including budget tracking and invoicing, following department and university requirements and policies.
8. Oversees and manages programming and event equipment, inventory, and storage.
9. Acts as a liaison with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate and facilitate event and programming needs.
10. Supervises the Events & Advancement Coordinator position; provides leadership, training, and ongoing coaching/feedback.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited university.
• Four (4) years of experience in events management.
• General knowledge of sound and lighting systems and other applicable equipment.
• Demonstrated independent decision-making and problem-solving ability.
• Advanced analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of individual alumni needs and perceptions.
• Understanding of identification, solicitation, and stewardship process.
• 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.
• Use of computer, Microsoft Office, and standard office equipment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience in events management.
• Similar experience in higher education or non-profit atmosphere.
• Experience with Raiser’s Edge.

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.

Working Conditions

Working Environment:

• Office environment.
• Requires use of personal computing equipment, telephone, multi-functioning printer, and calculator.  
• Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions, or other business-related events.
• Evening and weekend work will be required.  Must be able to travel work and work hours with a flexible schedule.

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.