Trinity University

Assistant Vice President for University Advancement

Trinity University

Trinity University is one of the nation’s top private universities offering Bachelors’ and Masters’ degrees in more than 40 liberal arts and professional programs.  Noted for its superior academic quality, outstanding faculty, and exceptional academic and residential resources, Trinity offers 37 majors and 13 interdisciplinary minors.  In addition to strength in the liberal arts and sciences, these majors include professional programs in communication, education, business administration, engineering science, and computer science. 

Trinity’s 2,500 undergraduate students come from 48 states and 46 countries.  Trinity University is committed to the intellectual, civic, and professional preparation of its students and to remaining meaningful in the lives of over 23,000 alumni.  Located in historic, culturally rich San Antonio, Trinity offers the most relevant education option for talented students today.  This is a critical time for the University, and particularly the Advancement Division, as Trinity is in the final stages of a $200 million comprehensive capital campaign. 

Description

The Assistant Vice President for University Advancement coordinated the fundraising strategies for Trinity University’s leadership prospects.  He or she works closely with all Advancement Divisions including Alumni Relations, Development, Major Gifts and Planned Giving.  In addition, the Assistant Vice President directs the Corporate and Foundation giving program and coordinates the departmental strategic planning process.

Responsibilities:

• Support the Vice President and President in their work with fundraising prospects.
• Work closely with Directors to coordinate fundraising activities within and between the departments of this division, and in working with University Communications.
• Direct the budget planning process.
• Coordinate the departmental strategic planning process with quarterly updates at Directors’ meetings.
• Support the Vice President and President in their work with the Board of Trustees fundraising efforts and the planning and preparation for the Advancement Committee meetings of the Board of Trustees.
• Communication liaison to the President’s Office.
• Prepare agenda, participate in meeting and provide minutes for meetings of the President, Vice President, Director of Major Gifts, and Assistant VP to discuss fundraising activities.
• Coordinate the Corporation and Foundation giving program and work with the Corporation and Foundation Grant Coordinator, Prospect Researcher, and Major Gifts Officers to manage relationships with corporations and foundations on matters not related to sponsored research.  Work with Corporate and Foundation Grant Coordinator in the preparation and delivery of appropriate proposals and in preparing related letters to prospects and donors.
• Make calls on select individuals and foundation and corporate officers and build long-term relationships and work to match the interests of these prospects with Trinity University’s strategic needs and desires.
• Review and edit all proposals and related letters that require the President's signature and serve as liaison to the President’s Office to relay these materials.
• Supervise Advancement Coordinator.
• Cooperates and collaborates with other employees in the spirit of teamwork and collegiality.
• Comply with all Trinity University policies and guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

·         A Bachelors degree, Master’s degree preferred.

·         A minimum of seven years of fundraising field work which includes responsibilities for building relationships with individuals, foundations and corporations; preference given to candidates with experience in a comparable University environment.

·         Excellent written and oral communication skills.

·         Willingness to travel regularly on behalf of Trinity University.

Qualifications and Characteristics

·         Energy, enthusiasm and self-confidence in building relationships for Trinity University.

·         Ability to participate in a collaborative environment and facilitate relationships with all areas of the University community.

·         Demonstrated ability to take initiative in planning, organizing, and effectively presenting ideas and concepts.

·         Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and problem solve quickly.

·         Record of timeliness and attention to deadlines.

·         Ability to work independently and on a team.

Benefits/Compensation

The compensation for this position will be based upon the successful candidate’s education, skills, experience and potential for contribution toward the success of the mission of Trinity University.

Deadline

Resumes, cover letters and references will be accepted until 5:00 PM on April 24, 2009.

We fully respect the need for confidentiality of information supplied by interested parties and assure them that their backgrounds and interests will not be discussed with anyone, including the leadership of Trinity University, without prior consent, nor will reference contacts be made until mutual interest has been established.

To apply for this position, please email your resume, letter of interest and a list of three references.  Please indicate the name of the position for which are applying in the subject line of your email. 

Mollie Butler

Bacon Lee & Associates

P. O. Box 15018

San Antonio, TX  78212

Email: jobs@baconlee.com

Coordinator of Intramural and Club Sports

Department of Athletics

Trinity University Coordinator of Intramural and Club Sports - full-time, 10-month contract staff appointment, beginning August 1, 2009, duties include complete responsibility for a comprehensive intramural and club sport program.  The position requires some work on weekends, nights, and holidays.  Compensation will be entry level with benefits.    Qualifications include baccalaureate degree (master’s preferred) and a background in intramural sports management.  Letter of application, resume, and two names of references are required.  Deadline for applications:  Until filled. Please forward application materials to Jacob Tingle, Trinity University, One Trinity Place, San Antonio, TX 78212-7200.  Trinity University is an EEO employer.

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Defensive Assistant for Football

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Defensive Assistant Coach of Football (Preferably Secondary).  The position is a full-time, nine month contract staff appointment beginning August 1, 2009.  Duties include planning and implementing all activities for the defensive team for practice and games, recruiting, second assignment in the Dept. of Athletics, and teaching an activity class for the Dept.of P.E.  Compensation will be approximately $18,000 and includes full benefits.  The position reports to Head Coach of Football.  Qualifications include baccalaureate degree and 3 years of college coaching experience in the sport of football.  Letter of application, resume and three names of references are required for consideration.  Deadline for applications:  April 15th.   Please forward application materials by fax, email or mail to Steve Mohr, Chair of Search Committee for Assistant Coach of Football, Trinity University, One Trinity Place, San Antonio, TX 78212-7200. (Fax 210.999.8292 and email smohr@trinity.edu) No Phone calls please.  Trinity University’s is an EEO employer.   

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Assistant Women Soccer Coach

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Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach. The position is a full-time, ten-month contract staff appointment.  As assigned by the Head Coach, responsibilities will include coaching and recruiting for women soccer, a second assignment within the Athletic Department and teaching an activity course in the PE Department.  The position will require work on weekends, nights, and holidays.  The position reports to the Head Coach.  Qualifications include baccalaureate degree and a background in coaching of soccer on the intercollegiate level, high school or club level.   Letter of application, resume, and two names of references are required for consideration.  Deadline for applications:  Until filled. Please forward application materials to Lance Key, Head Women’s Soccer Coach, Trinity University, One Trinity Place #54, San Antonio, TX 78212-7200 or e-mail to Lance.Key@Trinity.edu.  Trinity University is an EEO employer.

Postdoctoral Fellow in Environmental Humanities

Trinity University’s program in Environmental Studies seeks applications for a two-year postdoctoral position in environmental humanities with a focus in any of the following: ecocriticism, nature writing, environmental approaches to the study of visual culture, green architecture, and/or environmental art. Teaching responsibilities are limited to three courses per year and will include interdisciplinary courses of the Fellow’s design and choice. A Ph.D. is required.

This fellowship is funded by a grant to the Associated Colleges of the South from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Salary is competitive.

Please submit letter of application, curriculum vita, three confidential letters of recommendation, 15-page writing sample, and transcripts to Prof. Heather Sullivan, Department of Modern Languages and Literatures, Trinity University, One Trinity Place, San Antonio, TX 78212. Review of applications will begin 16 March 2009. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply; Trinity University is an Equal-Opportunity Employer.

 Updated March 31, 2009