ATHLETICS DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

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Position Information

Posting Number

SRGV8711

Working Title

ATHLETICS DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

Number of Vacancies

1

Location

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Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number

SRGV8711

Working Title

ATHLETICS DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

Number of Vacancies

1

Location

Edinburg, Texas

Department

Athletics

FTE

1.0

FLSA

Exempt

Scope of Job

To coordinate and provide support to the athletic development team for development functions. Executes fundraising, donor engagement, and stewardship initiatives. Coordinates day-to-day activities that strengthen relationships with alumni and donors, while assisting in achieving annual fundraising goals for UTRGV Athletics.

Description of Duties

• Works closely with all revenue-generating areas, including ticketing and corporate sponsorships, to ensure effective coordination and communication with external constituents.
• Assists with planning and execution of annual fund campaigns, including donor communication, solicitation mailings, and benefit fulfillment in collaboration with the Division of Institutional Advancement.
• Coordinates donor stewardship efforts, including thank-you letters, benefit tracking, and recognition materials.
• Actively participates with the organization and execution of special events such as donor receptions, game-day hospitality, and recognition programs.
• Maintains and updates donor and prospect records within the Athletics’ development database in collaboration with Advancement Data Services and/or Gift Services.
• Supports in the creation of donor reports, contact lists, and campaign analytics to inform fundraising strategies.
• Coordinates and communicates with university’s development and alumni relations efforts on campus and other applicable constituency groups.
• Assists in processing gifts, pledges, and documentation related to donor contributions.
• Serves as a resource for athletics donor inquiries, ensuring a professional and timely response.
• Coordinates and manages the inventory and distribution of donor recognition items and premium seating materials.
• Attends meetings, conferences, and seminars related to the program’s mission and goals.
• Develops, cultivates, and maintains working relationships with internal/external departments/agencies and other organizations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

General supervision from assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given

Direct supervision of assigned staff.

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.

Preferred Education

N/A

Licenses/Certifications

None.

Required Experience

Two (2) years of experience performing closely related duties such as coordination of fundraising and reporting functions, program and event coordination.

Preferred Experience

Experience working in intercollegiate athletics or higher education development area. Knowledge of donor databases, fundraising systems, or CRM platforms (e.g., Raiser’s Edge).

Equipment

Use of standard office equipment.

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment. Some travel and weekend work is required. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.

Other

Exceptional planning and organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities. Strong customer service skills. Ability to interact with multiple audiences to perform outreach functions.

Physical Capabilities

N/A

Employment Category

Full-Time

Minimum Salary

Commensurate with Experience

Posted Salary

Commensurate with Experience

Position Available Date

12/19/2025

Grant Funded Position

No

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Posting Detail Information

| EEO Statement |
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest. | | Special Instructions to Applicants |
Dear Applicant,

Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:

Date of Birth
Social Security Number
Gender
Ethnicity/Race

Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956)665-8880 and/or careers@utrgv.edu.

| | Additional Information |
UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development . | | Quick Link | https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/49740 |

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?

   • Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions
   • Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions
   • No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions

2. Are you a current UTRGV employee?

   • Yes
   • No

3. Please select your highest level of completed education.

   • 6th grade education
   • 10th grade education
   • High School Diploma or GED
   • Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours
   • Bachelors Degree from an accredited university
   • Masters Degree from an accredited university
   • Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university
   • None of the above

4. (Open Ended Question)

5. Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?

   • Yes
   • No

6. Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:

   • Less than 1 year
   • 1 year
   • 2 years
   • 3 years
   • 4 years
   • 5 years
   • 6 years
   • 7 years
   • 8 years
   • 9 years
   • 10 years
   • Over 10 years

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume

Optional Documents 1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application 2. Curriculum Vitae 3. Unofficial Transcripts 4. Reference Letter 1 5. Reference Letter 2 6. Reference Letter 3 7. Certifications and Licenses 8. Training Certificates 9. Other Document 10. List of 3 References 11. Unofficial Transcripts 2 12. Unofficial Transcripts 3 13. Letter of Interest 14. Unofficial Graduate Transcripts 15. Additional Document

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