What are the responsibilities and job description for the Development Officer position at Texas A&M Texarkana?
Job Title
Development Officer
Agency
Texas A&M University - Texarkana
Department
University Advancement
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Texarkana, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
The Development Officer, under general supervision, is responsible for identifying, cultivating, and soliciting, and stewarding donors in support of the university’s athletic programs. This position builds, supports, and promotes awareness of the University while serving as a key liaison between the Office of Advancement and the Athletics Department. The Development Officer assists in developing and implementing strategic initiatives to engage supporters of Texas A&M University–Texarkana Athletics. Additionally, this role supports the planning and coordination of various university and athletic events to enhance donor relationships and strengthen philanthropic support.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Identifies, cultivates and solicits prospects for gifts to support athletics, university programs and scholarships.
- Assists with proper acknowledgement, recognition, and stewardship of donors and works in collaboration with the advancement team to prepare prospect research materials.
- Develops and executes personalized solicitation strategies for alumni, donors, and fans to secure major, principal and capital campaign gifts.
- Partners with the Director of Athletics and coaches to engage prospects and cultivate athletic-related philanthropy
- Participates in developing advancement materials and brochures.
- Assist with the planning and preparation of events and meetings and attendance at events.
- Develops and maintains an online giving program and social network initiative.
- Works with the advancement team and various campus constituencies to assist with campus and athletic fundraising.
- Maintains call reports and university gift processing in the Blackbaud Database System. Enter 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 may be assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Knowledge of database & spreadsheet applications
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
- Ability to work in an environment of constant demands and frequent interruptions
- Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or advanced degree in a related field
- Demonstrated fundraising experience
- NCAA experience
- Blackbaud or other fundraising database experience
- Higher Education/Non-profit/Public Sector fundraising experience
- Exceptional interpersonal communication, donor management, and strategic planning skills
Other Requirements
- Ability to travel and work beyond normal office hours and/or on weekends
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
To be considered for this position, your application must be submitted no later than April 4, 2026.
To apply: Upload your cover letter, CV/resume, 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.