Development Assistant and Coordinator of Development Events

The Development Assistant and Coordinator of Development Events provides hands and feet to the overall University Development Office fulfilling many office procedures and also coordinates the logistics of several public facing development events per year including receptions, lunches, groundbreaking and dedication ceremonies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide a wide range administrative support functions that vary daily and weekly including answering telephones, processing purchasing receipts, assisting visitors, and donor relations items such as involvement of mailings and thank you processes.  

• Provide support for events such as: dedication and groundbreakings, the annual President’s Circle Reception, luncheons, dinners and other receptions, celebrations, office sponsored university wide activities and community events
• Organize each event into Basecamp software so all anticipated functions and individual responsibilities and timeframes are identified for each event throughout the year
• Work collaboratively with the Vice President for Development, University President, and University Development and Alumni staff to plan and coordinate logistics and desired outcomes for each event
• Communicate at weekly staff meetings upcoming events and extend reminders for any who have specific responsibilities
• Handle or assign reservation tracking for events and subsequent updating of information in Raiser’s Edge
• Create, when necessary, information, invitations or graphics for events

• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work as team member within a busy and energetic office atmosphere with all the members of the Development staff and other campus partners.
• Maintain a friendly, competent atmosphere.
• Perform administrative support of a variety of complexities.
• Treat sensitive information with complete confidentiality.

• An enthusiastic and contagious Christian faith
• A commitment to Christian higher education that integrates Christian faith with learning
• A knowledge of and proficiency of the Microsoft suite of products. 
• A willingness and ability to learn and use with proficiency the University’s donor software, Raiser’s Edge   
• Knowledge of and ability to use and create from CANVA.
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Ability to organize and manage multiple assignments and deadlines
• Courteous manner in dealing with the public
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Good time management skills

Applications will be reviewed in the order received and will continue until the position is filled. In accordance with applicable provisions of federal law, applicants for employment who are in agreement with the educational mission of LeTourneau University and applicants for admission to educational programs or activities are considered without discrimination on the basis of race, age, sex, handicapping condition, national origin or genetic information. Inquiries about this policy should be directed to the Director of Human Resources, (903) 233-4170.

Applications are required and are available from www.letu.edu/jobs or from the Business Office, LeTourneau University, 2100 Mobberly Avenue, Longview, TX. Send completed application, and a current resume to:

LeTourneau University
ATTN: Human Resources
P.O. Box 7001
Longview, Texas 75607-7001
FAX (903) 233-4103
E-mail address: HumanResources@letu.edu

LeTourneau University is the premier Christian polytechnic university in the nation where educators engage students to nurture Christian virtue, develop competency and ingenuity in their professional fields, integrate faith and work, and serve the local and global community.

LETU is a Christ-centered, interdenominational institute of higher learning offering more than 85 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in arts and sciences, aviation, business & technology, communication, computer science, criminal justice, education, engineering, nursing, psychology & counseling and theology & vocation. LETU's 2,700 students represent nearly all 50 states, more than 30 foreign countries, and around 50 different denominational groups.

LETU is consistently recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of "America's Best Colleges," and the engineering program is ranked nationally. LeTourneau University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, telephone 404-679-4500, at http://www.sacscoc.org) to award associate, baccalaureate and master's degrees. LeTourneau University's engineering and engineering technology programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission and the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012 - telephone: 410-347-7700. The Carnegie Foundation classifies LeTourneau University as a Master's (Comprehensive) University II.

The 162 acre main campus is located in Longview, Texas, a progressive hub city with an MSA of over 190,000, nestled among the beautiful pine-forested hills and lakes of East Texas. It is approximately 120 miles east of Dallas, Texas and 60 miles west of Shreveport, Louisiana.

See https://www.letu.edu for more information.