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Job TitleDevelopment Officer III Agency Texas A&M University - Texarkana Department University Advancement Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationTexarkana, Texas Job TypeStaff Job Description The Development Officer III identifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards donors to develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising program for the university. Leads the efforts to build and promote the membership of the Women for Texas A&M University-Texarkana and the Texas A&M University-Texarkana Student Ambassador Group. The Development Officer III develops multi-faceted projects to strategically engage the Women for A&M-Texarkana. This position is also responsible for planning and coordinating various university events including Women for A&M events. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Identifies, cultivates, and solicits philanthropic support by developing and maintaining relationships with donors and prospective donors to solicit and secure funding to support university programs and scholarships. Supports fundraising strategies to ensure proper acknowledgement, recognition, and stewardship of donors. Works in collaboration with advancement team to prepare prospect research materials and prepares call reports. Participates in developing advancement materials and brochures. Organizes the Women for A&M including fundraising for special events, coordinating arrangements for meetings, recruiting new members, managing membership renewals and other responsibilities as needed. Responsible for developing and implementing university special events. Promote Student Ambassador program visibility through student engagement and leadership. Maintains call reports and university gift processing in the Blackbaud Database System. Enters personal and confidential donor giving information and confidential biographical records into the database. Designs and runs regular reports from database as a tracking mechanism for Administration. Maintains security of the database by discussing confidential information on the Blackbaud System only with licensed users. This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience Four (4) years of related experience Knowledge of database and spreadsheet applications Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times Preferred Qualifications Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in development/fundraising Demonstrated experience planning and implementing special events Fundraising experience Experience in Higher Education Other Requirements Ability to travel &work beyond normal office hours and/or on weekends SUPERVISION OF PERSONNEL: This position may supervise employees. OPEN UNTIL FILLED. To ensure full consideration, applications must be submitted by 05/11/2026. To apply: Upload your cover letter, CV/resume, Unofficial transcripts, and 3 professional reference's contact information with one reference being a supervisor/manager in the questionnaire section of your application. Please remember once you submit your application you will not be able to “revise” or upload any documents. If you have any questions about uploading or a revision to your application, you may contact HR@tamut.edu. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. Texas A&M University-Texarkana is a comprehensive, regional four-year university nestled on a beautiful 375-acre, lake-front campus located in the piney woods of east Texas near the borders of Arkansas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma. A&M-Texarkana is an ascendant university that offers students an exceptional educational experience both inside and outside the classroom. A&M-Texarkana offers dozens of academic programs in high demand fields and consistently works with business and industry partners to implement new programs and degrees that meet the needs of the modern job market and prepare graduates for workplace success in their chosen field. The university provides a high-quality education to learners of all ages by providing access to world-class professors via flexible learning experiences offered online, hybrid, or face-to-face. With more than 40 student organizations, Greek life, intramural sports, leadership programs, 17 intercollegiate sports, and volunteer organizations, all students are encouraged to Think BIG, Dream BIG, and Do BIG. The Texas A&M University System was officially established in 1948 and has evolved into one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of 12 universities. Additionally, the A&M System provides service and education to the people of Texas and beyond through eight state agencies, Texas A&M-Fort Worth, Texas A&M-RELLIS, and the A&M System administration office. Texas A&M-Texarkana employment opportunities are updated daily and posted on this searchable website. The Texas A&M System is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (903) 223-3113.