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Foundations Relations Officer

Employer
Texas A&M University-San Antonio
Location
San Antonio TAMUSA

Job Details

Job location: San Antonio TAMUSA


Employment Type: Full-time
Posted data: 2021-05-06
Req: R-037358
Job Title

Foundations Relations Officer

Agency

Texas A&M University - San Antonio

Department

Office Of University Advancement and External Relations

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

San Antonio, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Foundations Relations Officer, under direction, researches, prepares, and submits proposals and grant applications in support of the University ongoing needs and priorities. Provides administrative oversight for grant processes, while executing a stewardship plan for current grant funders to continue positive, ongoing relationships, and communication.

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Prepares and conducts the full range of activities required to prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals to foundation and corporate sources.

  • Monitors and tracks reports of submitted proposals and donor activity within departments.

  • Provides writing support for major donor proposals/letters required and assigned by executive leadership.

  • Researches institutional information for projects requiring funding, including meeting with or contacting various departments within the university or agency.

  • The information is incorporated into case statements, letters of intent, proposals, and reports.

  • Investigates potential funding sources through a variety of printed and electronic sources to match funding focus with projects.

  • Develops and maintains case statements, letters of intent, and other related materials allowing for prioritization of projects which keeps multiple projects moving in a timely manner in order to meet deadlines.

  • Assists with other fundraising projects as requested.

  • Drafts and completes corporate and foundation correspondence or other information associated with offices as required, including schedule reports as required by corporate and foundation funders.

  • Works cooperatively with Institutional Research to secure necessary data to support grant applications, maintain and update stats and data on national trends.

  • Provides work leadership for the development office to meet the overall operational goals of continual giving and development relations

  • Maintains up to date template data on the university, its programs, and community for grant seekers to adapt to specific opportunities.

  • Assists in serving as a clearinghouse for philanthropic grant requests.

  • Organizes and maintains electronic and hard copy files.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.


Required Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in applicable field.

  • Four years of related experience in development.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • 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.

Registrations, Certifications, and Licenses:
May require a valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Other Requirements:
Work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends. Travel required.

Application Instructions:

Please make sure to provide the following documents:

  • Application

  • Cover Letter to include two professional references

  • Resume

For detailed instructions on how to apply for any position on our website, please use the following link:

http://www.tamusa.edu/humanresources/job-opportunities/index.html

Summary of Employee Benefits:

https://www.tamusa.edu/documents/hr/summary-of-employees-benefits-2020.pdf

Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting the application. Once application is submitted, no changes or revisions can be made. If you have issues with adding documents with your application, please contact HR at 210-784-2058.

In compliance with ADA, if accommodations are needed for the application process, please contact HR at (210) 784-2058.

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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.

Organization

TAMUSA pic1Texas A&M University-San Antonio (A&M-SA) is a contemporary university that reflects the diverse and heritage-rich community it serves. Founded as the first upper-division institution of higher education in South San Antonio in 2009, A&M-SA today is a comprehensive four-year university offering high-quality, affordable education.

From fall 2008 to fall 2017, enrollment has grown 340 percent. The University currently serves nearly 6,500 students and has graduated more than 8,000 alumni. The student body is 60 percent female and 72 percent Hispanic. Approximately 77 percent of students are the first in their family to attend college.

TAMUSA pic3Since becoming president of A&M-SA in 2015, Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson has forged an audacious strategic plan for the University to fulfill its mission and bring to life its core values while achieving several important goals, including becoming a national model for student and academic success.

Through the University’s 26 undergraduate degrees and 13 graduate degrees, students can pursue a wide variety of in-demand fields, such as education, business, information technology and cyber security, criminology and biology. A&M-SA equips students with the knowledge, marketable skills and high-impact educational experiences that prepare them for rewarding careers, responsible global citizenship and lifelong learning.

With unprecedented enrollment growth, small classes, flexible schedules and in-demand degrees, A&M-SA is making the dream of higher education a reality for students in the San Antonio community and beyond.TAMUSA pic2

Fast Facts:

  • A&M-SA offers the lowest undergraduate tuition among four-year universities in San Antonio: $8,216 average cost per year (tuition and fees for spring and fall semesters for 15 credit hours/semester)
  • A&M-SA is a Military EmbracingTM university; 1 in 6 of our students is military connected (veterans, active-duty, spouses or dependents)
  • The National Security Agency (NSA) designated A&M-SA as a National Center for Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CDE) through the year 2022. This prestigious designation puts the University among a select group of institutions nationwide meeting rigorous federal standards.
  • 20:1 student to teacher ratio

Accreditation

Texas A&M University-San Antonio (A&M-SA) is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate and master’s degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, call 404-679-4500 or visit http://www.sacscoc.org for questions about the accreditation of A&M-SA.

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