Program Manager, Alumni and Donor Relations, Advancement

## Program Manager, Alumni and Donor Relations, AdvancementApplylocations:

Bryan, TXtime type:

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R-093612**Job Title**Program Manager, Alumni and Donor Relations, Advancement**Agency**Texas A&M University Health Science Center**Department**Office of the Dean**Proposed Minimum Salary**Commensurate**Job Location**Bryan, Texas**Job Type**Staff**Job Description****Our Commitment**Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.**Who we are**As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.**What we want**The **Program Manager** designs and delivers alumni and donor engagement, stewardship, and advancement programming that deepen connection to the Naresh K. Vashisht College of Medicine. The role partners closely with the Texas A&M Foundation and the Association of Former Students to ensure high-quality stewardship, accurate data, and consistent constituent experiences that advance philanthropic relationships and alumni involvement, and advance engagement and connections and support of the College.**What you need to know****Salary:** Will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience.**Location/Schedule:** Bryan, TX/Full-Time; This position may require work beyond normal office hourse and/or on weekends.***Apply!**Submitting a cover letter, CV/Resume to assist us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.***Required Education and Experience*** Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education/experience.* Five years’ progressively responsible experience in alumni relations, donor relations/stewardship, advancement, events, or related constituent and volunteer engagement.**Preferred Qualifications*** Master’s degree from an accredited college or university* Experience working with a higher-education foundation and alumni groups.* Familiarity with stewardship processes and impact reporting.* Strong written communication skills for stewardship and executive correspondence.* Experience with event planning and activation.* Experience supervising student employees and volunteers* Proficiency with advancement/CRM systems* A Class “C” vehicle operator’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities*** Ability to positively and professionally interact with alumni, donors, external constituents, faculty, students and staff* Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing* Exceptional interpersonal communications* Strong attention to detail and organizational skills* Ability to handle confidential information with discretion* Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others* Event planning**Responsibilities****Alumni & Donor Engagement and Stewardship*** Lead alumni and donor engagement strategies that increase connection, participation, and recognition (e.g., class/program touchpoints, reunions, student mentorship links).* Build and execute individualized stewardship plans (acknowledgments, impact updates, annual thank-you cycles, recognition societies).* Manage the Outstanding Alumni Awards process (promotion, selection logistics, recognition experience).* Support student-to-alumni transition programming in partnership with student affairs/career services.* Coordinate alumni/donor volunteer roles (advisory councils, events, class agents), including recruitment, onboarding, and appreciation.* Liaise with College departments and campus affiliates to coordinate programs of interest to students, alumni, and the broader community.**Advancement Events & Stakeholder Relations*** Plan and deliver College-level advancement events (VIP visits, scholarship/award celebrations, donor receptions, reunions, tailgates/signature gatherings) with end-to-end logistics and budget accountability.* Develop customized campus tours and experiences for VIPs (major donors, public officials, partners).* Oversee community and philanthropic sponsorship requests and benefits fulfillment; maintain a master calendar to prevent conflicts and maximize visibility.* Recognition & Naming Support: Coordinate recognition and naming deliverables (e.g., plaques, signage, space/building markers, digital recognition, web features).* Manage timelines, vendor coordination, proofreading/approvals, installation logistics, and inventory of recognition assets in alignment with Texas A&M standards and College brand guidelines.**Communications & Content Creation*** Partner with marketing & communications to plan and produce alumni/donor content (invitations, event pages, stewardship letters, impact reports, newsletters) and ensure consistent voice and brand standards.* Draft and proof executive correspondence, remarks, and talking points for advancement engagements.* In collaboration with marketing & communications, maintain and update advancement-related web pages; leverage email, social, and print media appropriately.**Data, Reporting & Operations*** Maintain accurate alumni and donor records in the Association/Foundation-approved CRM.* Document procedures for sponsorships, scholarships, acknowledgments, and reporting; coordinate scholarship stewardship (student thank-you process, impact narratives, delivery timelines).* Track budgets for advancement activities; prepare periodic dashboards and presentations for leadership (engagement, event attendance, stewardship completion, pipeline activity).**Why Texas A&M University?**We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.

Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.

Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.* Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums* 12-15 days of annual paid holidays* Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month* Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas* Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time* Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more* Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee* Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees**Instructions to Applicants:** Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.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.
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