Development Specialist

The University of Texas at Austin

Austin, Texas, United States
Base: $60,000 - $65,000; bonus/equity: not specifi...
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in related field
1-2 years development or fundraising experience
Experience with smartsheet data systems
The Development Specialist supports the Charles A. Dana Center's fundraising efforts by managing data workflows, stewarding donors, and providing robust grants support

Job Summary

  • The Development Specialist supports the Charles A. Dana Center's fundraising efforts by managing data workflows, stewarding donors, and providing robust grants support.
  • Candidates must demonstrate strong administrative skills including coordinating complex workflows and maintaining accurate records across multiple projects using systems like Smartsheet.
  • The position operates on a hybrid work schedule at the Pickle Research Campus with a salary range of $60,000 to $65,000.

Matching Summary

The Development Specialist supports the Charles A. Dana Center's fundraising efforts by managing data workflows, stewarding donors, and providing robust grants support.

Salary

Base: $60,000 - $65,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Teacher Retirement System (TRS) eligible

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree in related field
  • 1-2 years development or fundraising experience
  • Experience with Smartsheet data systems
  • Grant proposal preparation and editing skills
  • Donor stewardship and acknowledgment drafting

Nice-to-have

  • 3-5 years additional development experience
  • Full grant cycle management expertise
  • University higher education operations familiarity
  • Education sector social impact background
  • Collaborative cross-functional team work

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 1-2 years professional experience in development
  • Criminal history background check required

Work Rights

Not specified

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