Advancement Engagement Officer (Higher Education)

Location: Texarkana, Texas, United States. Eligibility to work in the U.S. is required at the time of hire; pre-employment sponsorship is not authorized. The role requires travel and work beyond normal office hours.

Company

hirify.global is a higher education institution focused on university advancement, community engagement, regional economic development, and philanthropic support.

What you will do

• Plan, coordinate, and execute university events that strengthen community engagement, institutional visibility, and regional economic development partnerships.
• Manage event operations, including budgets, logistics, vendors, catering, audiovisual needs, guest experience, communications, registration, and post-event stewardship.
• Direct the annual giving program, including donor engagement strategies, campaigns, Giving Day initiatives, participation-based fundraising, and stewardship activities.
• Manage student leadership programs supporting leadership development, professional growth, ambassadorial skills, student engagement, and university representation.
• Maintain accurate CRM records, generate reports, and analyze event and engagement data for strategic planning and decision-making.
• Represent the Office of Advancement at university, alumni, donor, and community events.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least two years of related experience.
• Experience in event planning, advancement, fundraising, hospitality, communications, or related fields in higher education.
• Experience coordinating special events and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated experience leading university student leaders.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, and CRM/database systems.
• Ability to travel and work beyond normal office hours.
• Eligibility to work in the United States at the time of hire.

Nice to have

• Experience in higher education advancement, donor relations, or nonprofit fundraising.
• Experience coordinating donor cultivation and stewardship events.
• Familiarity with fundraising campaigns, donor engagement strategies, and volunteer leadership programs.
• Experience with event management software and constituent relationship management systems.
• Ability to create high-quality guest experiences and build strong stakeholder relationships.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, long-term disability, flexible spending, and dependent care spending benefits.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility and a 75% tuition and fee waiver for eligible full-time employees, spouses, and children.
• Monthly vacation and sick leave, birthday leave, and 12–15 paid holidays annually.
• Teacher Retirement System of Texas or Optional Retirement Plan, plus voluntary tax-deferred compensation options.
• LinkedIn Learning, an Employee Assistance Program, and on-campus wellness opportunities.
• Security-sensitive employment subject to a criminal history investigation and credential verification.

Hiring process

• Submit a cover letter, CV/resume, and contact information for three professional references, including one supervisor or manager, through the application questionnaire.
• The position is open until filled.