Manager - SVM Scholarships and Alumni

Amarillo

41605BR

Veterinary Medicine

Position Description

Manages a sub unit within a department. Plans, organizes and develops goals and procedures. Represents the sub unit to administrators, outside agencies and others on relevant matters. Supervises subordinate staff.

About the University

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
About Lubbock:Referred to as the "Hub City" because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock's Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

About the Department and/or College

Major/Essential Functions

• Identifies and sustains ways to engage alumni of the School of Veterinary Medicine
• Develops and implements a strategic plan for alumni relations
• Executes periodic newsletter sent to alumni, partners, and friends of SVM
• Works alongside the Texas Tech Alumni Association in the management of alumni data and information
• Coordinates and hosts periodic alumni events (IE: TVMA gathering, tailgate, spring reception, distinguished alumni reception, etc.)
• Partners with development team to identify, cultivate, and steward alumni giving
• Oversees the scholarship awarding process for the School of Veterinary Medicine, including managing a master document of all scholarships awarded at SVM
• Administers scholarship applications to current and incoming veterinary students
• Coordinates and executes all scholarship thank you letters from students to scholarship donors
• Evaluates endowment fund projections to estimate award amounts for next award cycle
• Sits on SVM scholarship committee to ensure proper awarding takes place
• Provides assistance to SVM development officers in management/stewardship of scholarship donors
• Other duties and assignments as determined on a daily basis.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with two years supervisory experience; OR a combination of education and/or supervisory experience to equal six years.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Special Instructions to Applicants

The position is based in Amarillo, Texas.

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Hourly

Minimum Hire Rate

18.48

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Shift

Day

Schedule Details

As needed for special events & campus guests.

Grant Funded?

No

Job Group

Business Professionals

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.