Institutional Assistant (EXEMPT)

Closing Date:

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Required Education and/or Experience:

• Associate's degree plus two (2) years of experience in nonprofit development, membership, grant writing, for-profit sales, or other revenue-generating position.

Preferred Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in related field;
• Three (3) or more years of experience in development, marketing, public relations, volunteer management, or a related field.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design and implement on-air membership campaigns, special events, and community service projects;
• Design and manage routine solicitations and specialized fundraising projects including but not limited to mid-level gift solicitation, capital campaigns, foundation grants, and planned giving solicitation campaigns by direct mail, email, social media, and telemarketing; and other fundraising projects;
• Develop and manage donor recognition, gift acknowledgment processes, and member communications, including use of social media;
• Host live fundraising breaks on the air and voice recorded announcements, as needed;
• Plan, design and implement special events/projects that provide additional funding, heighten awareness of the stations and/or serve the community in a significant way;
• Recruit, train and supervise staff and volunteers for membership and fundraising efforts and community outreach projects;
• Serve as liaison with the Friends of KLRE/KUAR and its Board of Directors, including contacting members, scheduling meetings, helping recruit new Board members, coordinating committee work, and advising the Board;
• Supervise database management, assuring that station leadership receives timely and meaningful reports;
• Work with the station leadership team on strategic planning and setting station policies;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of philanthropy and fundraising principles;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously;
• Experience in designing and directing events or campaigns;
• Evidence of supervisory skills;
• Familiarity with the use of social media for fundraising and outreach;
• Affinity for public radio;
• Ability to work occasional nights and weekends;
• Ability to use a database management system;
• Ability to work in a website content management system.

Additional Information:

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.