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The University provides athat includes insurance and retirement benefits in addition to other programs and services:

• Competitive health benefits (Employee premiums covered at 100%; family premiums at 50%)

• Vision, dental, life, and disability insurance options

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

• Teachers Retirement System of Texas (a defined benefit retirement plan)

• Additional voluntary retirement programs: tax sheltered annuity 403(b) and a deferred compensation program 457(b)

• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses

• Training and conference opportunities

• Tuition assistance

• Athletic ticket discounts

• Access to UT Austin's libraries and museums

• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Capital Metro buses with staff ID card

TAMEST (Texas Academy of Medicine, Engineering, Science & Technology), a nonprofit scientific research organization based in Austin, Texas, is currently seeking an Associate Director of Development to join our team. This position will support the development, fundraising and stewardship needs of an established scientific organization with broad support and several promising opportunities for additional growth and expansion. This position will report to the Executive Director.

• Provide operational support for major fundraising and development opportunities to fund and expand TAMEST programs and initiatives

• Collaborate with Executive Director to create and execute annual development and stewardship strategy

• Development and solicitation of sponsorships for annual conference

• Stewardship of donors and supporters, including communications and correspondence

• Support TAMEST Board of Directors, Executive Director, and other engaged constituents in advancing the organization's fundraising

• Manage annual giving campaign

• Collaborate with Executive Director to develop, launch and manage planned giving program

• Collaborate with Executive Director to develop, launch and manage strategic fundraising program for TAMEST Mary Beth Maddox Award

• Stewardship and strategic engagement of members and member institutions, including working with the TAMEST team on outreach for annual membership dues

• Work with TAMEST team to design and execute networking events and receptions throughout the year

• Bachelor's degree.

• At least three years of significant development experience with a strong track record of success in the creation and execution of fundraising strategies, preferably in an academic or non-profit environment.

• Familiarity with the scientific research enterprise in Texas, including major research universities, medical centers, industry and government.

• Excellent communication abilities (verbal, written and personal) and talent for engaging high-level leaders andadministrators.

• Strong critical and strategic thinking skills and ability to work well under pressure in an organized way with strong attention to detail.

• Experience working in a team environment and independently, ability to collaborate well.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

• Experience working with high-level executives and university administrators in fundraising, particularly in the state of Texas.

• Leadership of a fundraising team.

• Event planning experience.

• Experience in a Salesforce-based constituent database.

• Experience with Canva.

$65,000 + depending on qualifications

• Monday-Friday, 8am - 5pm

• This position is eligible for a Hybrid Flexible Work Arrangement (remote + on-campus)

• Prolonged screen time

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

• Occasional in-person meetings and travel for TAMEST programs and initiatives will be required

• Occasional overnight and/or weekend work due to events. Flexibility and adaptability in schedule are essential

• Letter of interest

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Importantfor applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensurethatALLRequiredMaterials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the applicationquestionspresentedto upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an ,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in .

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.