Coordinator, Development Communications

Role Overview

This position is responsible for planning and delivering communications that support Longhorn Foundation marketing, engagement, fundraising, and member outreach efforts. The role focuses on building multi-channel campaigns that connect with more than 26,000 Longhorn Foundation members, deepen donor relationships, and help advance philanthropic support for Texas Athletics.

The coordinator also acts as the main point of contact between the Longhorn Foundation and the Marketing & Creative Services team. The work includes shaping donor-centered storytelling, coordinating integrated marketing efforts, and partnering across departments to improve the reach and effectiveness of Texas Athletics communications.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and carry out a broad communications and engagement plan for the Longhorn Foundation to raise awareness of priorities, philanthropic initiatives, and engagement opportunities across Texas Athletics channels.
• Develop and oversee content creation and storytelling across email, social media, video, print, and the Longhorn Foundation website, ensuring fresh content is published regularly.
• Lead the social media approach for the Longhorn Foundation accounts, create engaging daily content, grow impressions over time, and use analytics to guide reporting and future campaign decisions.
• Partner with Marketing & Creative Services on graphic design needs for digital and print collateral, newsletters, web assets, and video content while helping maintain brand standards.
• Work with the Annual Fund team on the giving calendar, ticket communications, donor relations, and special event messaging, including invitations and RSVP management.
• Manage creative projects and email marketing workflows so Foundation email communications are delivered on time.
• Support gameday hospitality and special events when needed.
• Assist with speeches, talking points, presentations, and public announcements.
• Support T Association communications, marketing, and social media efforts.
• Carry out other related duties as assigned.

Schedule, Conditions, and Compliance

This role requires additional working hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. It is expected to be performed on site rather than remotely. The work environment may include standard office settings, outdoor weather exposure, keyboard-intensive tasks, manual dexterity, and stair climbing.

The position requires a Class C driver's license. The selected candidate must provide a current three-year driving record from the state of residence. If the employee is not already a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Positions requiring a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing, including pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up testing.

Employees are expected to uphold Texas Athletics standards, follow applicable university, NCAA, conference, state, and federal rules, complete required training, report outside activities and income as required, and cooperate fully with investigations when requested. This role may be designated as a Non-Confidential Employee under Title IX requirements, which means incidents of certain prohibited conduct must be reported to the appropriate university Title IX office. Additional compliance obligations may also apply under the Clery Act.

Required Materials

• Resume or CV
• Three professional references with contact details, including at least one supervisor
• Letter of interest

Required Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree is required. The position also calls for at least two years of experience in marketing, communications, or a related function within higher education, nonprofit work, and/or intercollegiate athletics. Experience should include strategic email, social media, website, and print campaign execution, along with project management and the ability to create simple graphic elements.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a team setting, communicate clearly in writing and speaking, interact effectively with varied audiences, maintain strong attention to detail, and demonstrate a high standard of quality. Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills are also expected. Relevant education and experience may be considered in place of the standard requirements when appropriate.

Preferred Background

Additional strength in development- or fundraising-focused communications, especially in higher education or collegiate athletics, is preferred. Experience creating donor-facing materials, familiarity with Texas Athletics audiences, intermediate to advanced Adobe Suite skills, and exposure to project management tools are all advantageous.

About the Organization

Intercollegiate Athletics at the University of Texas is focused on excellence, integrity, and service. The program aims to create a motivating and rewarding environment where staff, student-athletes, and volunteers contribute to success in academics, athletics, and life.

Additional Employment Information

This role is a full-time position based in Austin, Texas. It falls under Operations, with a focus on Marketing/Promotions, and is connected to the collegiate sports sector. The role requires a four-year degree.

Before hiring, finalists must complete a criminal history background check. Employment verification through federal I-9 documentation is required, and the university uses E-Verify for new hires. The organization is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and follows pay transparency, nondiscrimination, Title IX, and Clery Act obligations.

Regular staff who have been in their current role for at least six continuous months may be eligible to apply for university-wide or open recruiting opportunities, including promotions and lateral transfers. The retirement plan for this position is the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, provided the position is at least 20 hours per week and lasts at least 135 days.