About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

Institutional Advancement at UNT Health Fort Worth fosters a culture of philanthropy and engagement to advance education, research, and patient care. We build lasting relationships with alumni, donors, and community partners, aligning their philanthropic interests with institutional priorities to drive innovation and excellence. Through strategic giving programs and thoughtful stewardship, we empower supporters to make transformative contributions that enhance academic programs, accelerate groundbreaking research, and improve health outcomes. Guided by integrity and transparency, we serve as responsible stewards of resources, ensuring every gift creates meaningful impact for current and future generations.

Position Overview

UNT Health's Institutional Advancement division is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Senior Executive Assistant & Foundation Board Manager to provide strategic support to the Vice President of Institutional Advancement and ensure excellence in governance for the UNT Health Foundation Board of Directors. This pivotal role combines executive-level administrative expertise with board management responsibilities, requiring exceptional judgment, professionalism, and communication skills. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, excel at managing complex priorities, and will be passionate about advancing health care and education through strong governance and stakeholder engagement.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines.
• Ability to set priorities and complete assignments on time.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Ability to analyze and prepare documents, reports, and correspondence.
• Ability to prepare concise reports.
• Ability to make arithmetical computations and tabulations.
• Skill in using computer applications including spreadsheet, database and word processing software.
• Skill in editing documents for correct grammar.
• Skill in giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Skill in communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Skill in talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with members of the public.

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, nonprofit management, or a related field and bring extensive experience supporting executive leadership and managing board governance within a university, health care, or nonprofit setting. Familiarity with charitable foundations, donor stewardship, and philanthropic communications is highly desirable. Candidates with knowledge of parliamentary procedure (such as Robert’s Rules of Order), board portal systems (Diligent/BoardEffect), and compliance requirements for nonprofit organizations will stand out. Certification in governance or project management and demonstrated ability to produce high-quality reports, presentations, and strategic communications are also preferred.

Job Duties

• To be entered by the department.
• Executive Office Support for Vice President, Institutional Advancement: Manage complex calendars, meeting preparation, travel, expense reimbursements, and confidential correspondence for senior advancement leadership. Draft, proof, and format executive communications (letters, talking points, memos) with impeccable attention to detail and institutional alignment. Prioritize competing deadlines; triage issues and route inquiries to appropriate offices to ensure timely resolution. 
• UNT Health Foundation Board Governance: serve as Foundation Board manager; uphold best practices in nonprofit governance, ethics, records retention, and transparency. Plan logistics and execute all Foundation Board and committee meetings: issue meeting notices, build agendas with leadership, curate materials, and confirm quorum. Record, finalize, and archive minutes, resolutions, and official Board actions; maintain the authoritative repository of governance documents (charters, policies, disclosures) within the Board's online portal. Coordinate annual governance calendars (Board/committee cycles, elections, policy reviews), and support compliance reporting and director disclosures.
• Constituent Relations/Engagement: Act as a primary liaison for Institutional Advancement and the UNT Health Foundation. Manage internal/external communications, scheduling, and requests for information for both areas. Support IA employees by providing required onboarding tasks and support Foundation board members through ongoing engagement with updated orientation materials, Board portal training, and providing timely responses to inquiries.
• Institutional Advancement: Provide administrative support to development officers to coordinate donor meetings with the Vice President, including scheduling, venue arrangements, and preparation of agendas and briefing materials. Review and edit donor communications, such as gift agreements, proposals, and stewardship letters, ensuring accuracy and alignment with institutional standards. Maintain and update donor records in the CRM system (Raiser's Edge); track interactions, commitments, and follow-up actions to support fundraising goals.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.