Annual Giving Coordinator (Higher Education)

Location: Kingsville, Texas, United States; on-campus role with occasional outdoor work and travel to other locations.

Company

hirify.global is a public university serving South Texas through teaching, research, scholarships, and community engagement.

What you will do

• Coordinate annual giving campaigns, donor solicitations, direct mail and email appeals, online giving initiatives, and stewardship activities.
• Provide administrative and program support to the Director of Annual Giving, including work plans, correspondence, reports, procedures, and departmental materials.
• Support alumni and constituent outreach, donor engagement activities, event coordination, and communications with campus partners.
• Maintain campaign and donor records, support gift processing and reporting, and follow advancement policies and fundraising guidelines.
• Coordinate timelines, logistics, materials, communications, and deliverables for special projects and strategic advancement initiatives.
• Work with donors, alumni, campus partners, and advancement teams to support fundraising goals and maintain positive relationships.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• No prior professional experience is required; internships, student employment, volunteer work, or related administrative, communications, customer service, project coordination, nonprofit, or higher education experience is preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication, interpersonal, organizational, multitasking, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work with sensitive information, maintain confidentiality, and interact professionally with donors and staff.
• Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Must be able to work beyond normal office hours and on weekends as needed, travel independently, work outdoors occasionally, and obtain export-control authorization before employment.

Nice to have

• Experience or coursework in marketing, communications, public relations, nonprofit advancement, higher education, or a related field.

Culture & Benefits

• Welcoming, supportive, mission-driven campus community focused on teaching, research, service, and student success.
• Professional development opportunities and employee tuition assistance.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and flexible spending benefits, subject to eligibility.
• Retirement options through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas or Optional Retirement Plan.
• Vacation, sick leave, birthday leave, and 12–15 paid holidays per year.
• Wellness, counseling, financial, legal, student loan forgiveness, and work-life assistance programs.

Hiring process

• Submit a completed online application, cover letter or letter of interest, CV or resume, and contact information for three professional references.
• Application materials cannot be changed or supplemented after submission.
• Employment is contingent on credential verification, a criminal history investigation, and other institutional checks.