Job Description

WHAT WE CAN DO TOGETHER
The Association of Former Students engages and inspires the Aggie Network for Texas A&M University in perpetuating the Aggie Spirit. Through our Annual Fund, as well as other revenue streams, we provide scholarships, endowments, emergency student loans, and awards for faculty. Our newest colleague will join our Development team in advancing our mission through dedicated support that builds relationships with our donors through Gift Recognition services.

OUR CULTURE AND BENEFITS
We work in an inclusive, professional, creative, and collaborative environment that delivers a strong positive social impact to current and former students, faculty and friends of Texas A&M University. Whether answering calls from donors, helping them with their questions, or preparing outgoing mass communication to supporters, you will have opportunities to expand your career skills. Professional development and continuous growth are fundamentals in our organization. What we do and how we do it is enhanced by using the most current tools relevant to each role.

A CAREER WITH IMPACT AND MEANING

Your efforts will bring the Aggie Network to life, helping students, alumni, and faculty stay connected in meaningful ways. You will directly support scholarships, emergency student aid, and faculty excellence and help shape the future of Aggies for years to come.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

• Integrity and confidentiality.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Good interpersonal skills.

ROUTINE DUTIES

• Answer phone calls and assist constituents with questions.
• Print letters and envelopes based upon recent gifts to The Association of Former Students.
• Working with other Development staff, sort contents based upon recent donor giving (i.e. Annual Year Bar and decal), and prepare letters and envelopes for mailing.
• Open and categorize returned mail for further handling.
• Submit updates for changes to donor contact information.
• Maintain timeline for outgoing donor communication.
• Support Stewardship with assembly, packaging and mailing of Century Club plaques.
• Participate in special projects on an as-needed basis
• Other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

EMPLOYEES OF THE ASSOCIATION OF FORMER STUDENTS

• Understand how the work done by The Association of Former Students impacts students of Texas A&M University.
• Participate in various Association-wide activities such as Aggie Ring Day, engagement and fundraising goals, internal event teams, task committees, attending gameday receptions, Distinguished Alumni Gala and other external events as required.
• Serve as an ambassador by meeting our Team Expectations, fostering relationships with students and other constituents of Texas A&M.
• Exemplify Our Core Values Respect, Excellence, Loyalty, Leadership, Integrity, Service.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Required: One year of general office experience. Ability to type 25 WPM with accuracy. Good time management skills. Strong attention to detail. Ability to follow detailed directions either written or verbal. Good verbal and written communication skills. Basic or intermediate level of knowledge in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Preferred: Availability to work during periods when university is not in session such as during holidays. Experience working with non-profit donor recognition program.

PHYSICAL CAPACITY REQUIREMENTS
Ability to work at a desk and use a computer, keyboard and monitor for significant portion of the workday. Lifting and carrying objects up to 10 pounds infrequently. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities; if needed, please reach out to our Human Resources department to discuss your needs.

EDUCATION
Required: Student current enrolled at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas.
Preferred: Majoring in non-profit management as either undergraduate or graduate student.

SUPERVISION
Received: Manager of Stewardship and Gift Services.
Given: None.