Sam Houston State University Hiring for Specialist IV – Annual Giving Coordinator at Huntsville, TX Full Time

202300451S

Title:

Specialist IV – Annual Giving Coordinator

FLSA status:

Non-Exempt

Hiring Salary:

This position is a pay grade 09. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/550174.pdf.

Occupational Category:

Technical/Para-Professional

Department:

Alumni Relations & Annual Giving

Division:

Division of University Advancement

Open Date:

12/19/2023

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Educational and Experience Requirement:

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, communications, or related field. Two years of experience in fund-raising, marketing, sales, customer relations, communications, event planning, social media, or a related field.

Nature & Purpose of Position:

Manages the Engagement Center which supports the University’s Annual Giving initiative. Plans and implements strategies to generate annual support from alumni, parents, and friends through various fundraising programs.

Primary Responsibilities:

Manages programs to generate annual engagement and annual giving support from alumni, parents, students, and friends through various programs and initiatives including, but not limited to: telephone solicitation initiative, Senior Class Legacy program, Young Alumni program, Student Giving program, and the SHSU Giving social media platforms. Recruits, hires, trains, supervises, manages, motivates, and evaluates a staff of 15-20 student employees. Coordinates the development of program strategies, scripts, and training materials. Compiles and analyzes statistical data and prepares reports for higher level management. Manages all aspects of the collection of engagement center pledges. Must be willing to make solicitation and follow-up collection calls. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Other Specifications:

Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to be trained in fund-raising and constituent management software and generate documents from similar databases. Experience with automated call software preferred. Proficiency with current office technology including Microsoft Word and Excel.

Must be willing to work a flexible schedule during telephone solicitation seasons. Must be willing to work evening and weekend hours. The Engagement Center operates Sunday – Thursday, 6pm – 9pm. During “non-calling” times, the normal work hours will be Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Full Time Part Time:

Full Time

Quicklink:

https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/37593

EEO Statement:

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215.

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