Job Title
Program Coordinator, Donor EngagementAgency
Texas A&M Agrilife ResearchDepartment
Vice Chancellor of Agriculture - ManagementProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
College Station, TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
About Texas A&M AgriLife
Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:
As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.
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Position Information
The Program Coordinator, Donor Engagement is an integral part of the alumni, donor and stakeholder engagement team at Texas A&M AgriLife. This position helps manage the stewardship and donor engagement responsibilities for Texas A&M AgriLife. This position works directly with the Texas A&M AgriLife Development Office and the Texas A&M Foundation, who’s responsible for raising philanthropic funds in support of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and AgriLife agencies.
Stewardship/Donor Engagement
Serve as the liaison between the vice chancellor and dean’s office and the AgriLife development office to implement stewardship strategies that strengthen long-term relationships with major donors
Ensure that details of personalized stewardship plans are compiled and communicated to all involved parties, and that the plan is documented, implemented and included in the Salesforce system
Oversee administrator acknowledgement correspondence for new gifts and pledge payments
Research, recommend and order personalized recognition items to give to prospects, donors, and friends of AgriLife
Coordinate and implement programing and logistics for donor recognition events, such as the Legacy and Leadership banquet, luncheons, receptions, naming ceremonies, ribbon-cuttings, and Thank a Donor Day
Develop digital and print communications pieces to send to donors
Manage the online digital communication platforms for birthday cards and videos for donors
Texas A&M AgriLife Football Suite and Ticket Program
Serve as the liaison between Texas A&M AgriLife and 12th Man Foundation suite staff
Coordinates the distribution of East Side Football tickets to agencies, units, and departments
Prepares game day necessities such ordering food for the suite, compiling attendee bios for administration, distributes tickets by mail to suite guests, assembles name tags for guests, and helps staff the suite on game day as needed
The Gardens at Texas A&M Donor Recognition
Communicates with Path to the Gardens donors and coordinates ordering process for semi-annual brick installation
Coordinates yearly touchpoints for Gardens endowed-level donors and Friends of the Gardens
Donor Impact Reporting Responsibilities
Collect and organize student scholarship responses from academic departments and college-level recipients
Review, edit, and ensure student submissions are appropriate, accurate, and aligned with stewardship standards
Prepare and produce donor impact reports using established Canva templates and brand guidelines
Draft clear, engaging, and donor-specific report content that highlights the impact of their scholarship
Coordinate and deliver finalized reports to donors via email, ensuring accuracy, professionalism, and timely distribution
General Office Management
Manage the donor, alumni and stakeholder engagement purchase card expenses
Assist with staffing events hosted by the alumni, donor and stakeholder engagement team
Other duties as assigned
Requirements Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
2 years of experience in coordinating programs and/or administrative experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to multitask with great attention to detail
Interpersonal and customer service skills using tact, patience, courtesy, and confidentiality
Ability to work collaboratively with the Texas A&M Foundation central team or other staff
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Canva
Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively others
What You Need to Know
Salary: $45,000 - $50,000 (commensurate based on the selected candidate’s qualifications)
Applicant Instructions: A cover letter and resume are required. Failure to provide the required documents could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application.
Why Work at Texas A&M AgriLife?
When you choose to work for Texas A&M AgriLife, you become part of an organization that is an established leader in agriculture and life sciences with a wide range of capabilities to meet the needs of our statewide, national, and international constituents.
In addition, Texas A&M AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit package including the following:
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.