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Department Summary

The University of North Texas College of Music Development Office seeks to hire a new team member to support its advancement efforts. This role is responsible for providing administrative support, supervising graduate and undergraduate student workers, coordinating donor engagement activities and events, and supporting initiatives that help build prospect pipelines for Major Gift Officers. The position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in gaining hands-on experience in higher-education fundraising and advancement operations.

Position Overview

The Development Support Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the College of Music
(CoM) Development Team in achieving annual fundraising goals. This entry-level position
offers entre to multiple advancement functions, providing a unique opportunity to explore
career paths within fundraising and development.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and two years of professional experience in marketing, fundraising, event planning, public relations, corporate account sales, or communications; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Some knowledge of development and fundraising principles or ability to learn
quickly. Strong organizational and time-management skills; ability to prioritize among
multiple demands of the position. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to establish and maintain respectful, collegial, professional relationships
with colleagues and external stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

Considerable background in music (an undergraduate major or minor preferred),
administration, fundraising, event planning, and/or public relations.
Experience with donor engagement and cultivation efforts.
Interest in pursuing a career in advancement or fundraising.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with donor databases preferred

Job Duties

• Fundraising & Donor Engagement. Clerical/administrative support for Annual Giving and Leadership Annual. Giving campaigns in the College of Music that create major-gift pipelines in the College of Music. Solicitations and corporate sponsorships under $5,000, gift-in-kind donations, and the stewardship of those gifts. 
• Team Leadership & Coordination. Hire, supervise, approve working hours and mentor Graduate Assistants and hourly interns to ensure timely completion of projects. Delegate tasks to development student interns/Graduate Students and monitor progress to maintain high-quality deliverables. 
• Data & Reporting. Collaborate with the UNT Data Team to produce prospect- and donor lists for targeted campaigns. Update Data in Raiser’s Edge. Assist in preparing the College’s Annual Report and HEADS Report, emphasizing development achievements. 
• Event & Program Support. Partner with community and UNT organizations, alumni organizations (e.g., UNT Alumni Association, OLLI, UNTRA, and CoM Community Support Council) to implement engagement programs. Help plan and execute donor engagement events, including major dinners and special projects.
• Budget & Administrative Management. Manage development budgets for events, promotional materials, and office operations under the supervision of the Executive Director. Create fund requests, as requested by University Advancement, for executed gift agreements. Monitor compliance with university policies and procedures in all development activities under the direction of the Executive Director.
• Other duties as assigned. Provide daily clerical and operational support. Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director. 

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Moving self in various positions to perform tasks in tight and confined spaces.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

Environmental Hazards

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

M-F 8:00am-5:00pm, some weekends; some remote

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, 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. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration 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 a related investigation or proceeding.