Chief Admissions Officer jobs in Austin, TX

Chief Admissions Officer manages overall college admission program. Develops and executes strategic recruitment and communication plan to ensure college's enrollment goals. Being a Chief Admissions Officer may take part in graduate school admissions and the scholarship administrations. May require a master's degree. Additionally, Chief Admissions Officer typically reports to a senior institutional officer. The Chief Admissions Officer manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Chief Admissions Officer typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Chief Advancement Officer
  • AUSTIN CHILDRENS MUSEUM
  • Austin, TX OTHER
  • Job Details

    Level:    Senior
    Job Location:    Thinkery MLL - Austin, TX
    Position Type:    Full Time
    Education Level:    4 Year Degree
    Salary Range:    Undisclosed
    Job Shift:    Day
    Job Category:    Nonprofit - Social Services

    Description

    POSITION SUMMARY

    The Chief Advancement Officer (CAO) is a results-driven fundraising executive and a key member of a dynamic senior leadership team. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the CAO leads the team responsible for the organization’s fundraising and public engagement efforts. With a primary focus on donor strategy, the CAO leads a team responsible for fund development, marketing, communication, and brand management initiatives that advance Thinkery’s strategic priorities and goals. The CAO has proven success as a major gifts fundraiser and is poised to help lead a capital campaign launching in 2024 to expand Thinkery learning experiences within and beyond our Mueller museum location. 

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

    • Serve on the executive leadership team, working collaboratively with the CEO and other senior leaders to refine and carry out the short- and long-term strategic vision of the organization.
    • Develop, lead and manage a comprehensive annual plan for the department including strategies for marketing and communications, individual giving, corporate and foundation grants, sponsorships, special events, major gifts, government sources, and partnerships.
    • Lead capital fundraising efforts, including the successful launch and completion of a $10~15 million capital campaign.
    • Maintain an active portfolio of major donor prospects using moves management.
    • Provide strategic direction and management support to the creation of an effective marketing and communications plan to advance fund development goals and museum experiences. 
    • Develop and foster relationships with the community to position the organization as a leading resource in STEAM education including serving as an organizational spokesperson in PR efforts.
    • Build and manage a high-performing development and marketing and communications team providing leadership, professional development, recognition, coaching and performance feedback.
    • Alongside the CEO, manage, coach, and empower staff, Board Members, Resource Development Committee and Capital Campaign volunteers in the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of potential donors.
    • Ensure the creation and implementation of development systems including, but not limited to, donor management, prospect research, grant management, and gift processing and stewardship.
    • Establish strong cross-departmental relationships to stay informed of current work and to align philanthropic interests to expand mission impact and organizational growth.
    • Develop and manage a departmental budget that is aligned with Thinkery’s strategic priorities and goals.
    • Foster a strong culture of philanthropy both within the organization and within the community.
    • Represent Thinkerys key values of playfulness, belonging, innovation, and collaboration.
    • Commitment to support Thinkerys dedication to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility initiatives.
    • Practice Thinkerys health and safety protocols which adhere to local, state, and federal guidelines to minimize the spread of COVID-19 and other public health concerns.
    • Days and hours of work are largely Monday through Friday during normal business hours. Periodic duties outside of regular work week schedule during seasonal high-volume times.
    • Other duties as assigned.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

    Specific list of qualifications that a person needs to perform this specific role.

    • Demonstrated success in identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major donor relationships.
    • Demonstrated understanding of donor-centered and community-centric fundraising and engagement practices.
    • Demonstrated competency in marketing, communications, and brand management.
    • Knowledge and experience in the nature and dimensions of philanthropy, including ethics, motivations for giving and volunteering, research and cultivation practices, standard fundraising techniques including face-to-face solicitation, proposal writing, special events, telephone solicitation, and direct mail, and, development office functions including gift processing, prospect and donor histories, and fundraising reporting.
    • Knowledge of the principles and practices of grant administration.
    • Experience motivating and collaborating successfully with high-level boards of directors, volunteers, and organizational partners.
    • Keen understanding of the Central Texas area philanthropic community and fundraising landscape.
    • Proven ability to establish objectives, set performance standards, and organize and motivate a team to achieve goals.
    • Demonstrated success in staff management and mentorship, with a commitment to creating a positive and inclusive work culture that fosters professional growth and development.
    • Ability to organize and prioritize work of a team and cross-functional teams to meet deadlines within a fast-paced environment with competing demands.
    • Strong communications skills, both oral and written; strong facilitation and presentation skills

    Qualifications


    QUALIFICATIONS  

    • Bachelor’s degree required; CFRE, master’s degree or other advanced degree preferred. 

    • Five (5) or more years of progressively responsible experience in developing and managing integrated development programs 

    • Experience playing a major leadership and fundraising role in a successful capital campaign is preferred. 

    • Three (3) or more years of supervisory experience  

     

    COMPETENCIES 

    • Community Focus: Building strong community relationships and delivering community-centric solutions  

    • Ensures Accountability:  Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments 

    • Collaborates:  Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives 

    • Values Differences:  Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization 

    • Nimble Learning:  Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder 

    • Instills Trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity 

    • Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences  

    • Cultivates Innovation:  Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful 

    • Develops Talent:  Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organization’s goals 

    • Plans and Aligns:  Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals  

    • Courage: Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said 

    • Decision Quality: Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward 

    • Drives Vision and Purpose: Painting a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates other to action 

     

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  

    This position is very active.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to: 

    • Observe and react to the needs of guests, staff, volunteers, and community partners. 

    • Move throughout the museum 

    • Manipulate and move exhibit components weighing up to 25 pounds, including those that may be low to the ground or above eye level  

    • Communicate and exchange accurate information with guests, staff, volunteers, and community partners in a variety of formats including in-person, electronically, and over the phone.   

    • Detect and respond to safety hazards 

    • Occasionally work in outdoor environments 

    • If assigned to Admissions or Store: Operate a cash register and computer efficiently and accurately 

    • Position Specific:  Conduct trainings and deliver content to groups of staff, guests, and community partners

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Chief Financial Officer
  • Smithville Independent School District
  • Smithville, TX FULL_TIME
  • Primary Purpose: Responsible for oversight of all financial and business affairs of the district. Provide leadership for the district's financial services activity to ensure legally sound and effectiv...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Chief Executive Officer
  • Lifeworks
  • Austin, TX FULL_TIME
  • Chief Executive Officer Click Here To Apply: Application Page About LifeWorks Lifeworks mission is to fearlessly advocate for youth and young adults to pursue a life they love and a stable future for ...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Chief Information Security Officer
  • Ultra Global Business Services
  • Austin, TX FULL_TIME
  • The Chief Information Security Officer is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and reporting on information security risks in a manner that meets compliance and regulatory requirements, and aligns...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Chief People Officer
  • Harbor Health
  • Austin, TX FULL_TIME
  • Harbor Health is looking for a collaborative Chief People Officer to become a member of our team! Harbor Health is an entirely new multi-specialty clinic group in Austin, TX utilizing a modern approac...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Chief Development and Marketing Officer
  • Texas Advocacy Project
  • Austin, TX FULL_TIME
  • Title: Chief Development & Marketing OfficerReports to: CEODepartment: Development and CommunicationsSupervises: Marketing & Communications Director, Events & Fundraising Director, GrantsDirector, Don...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Donor Engagement Intern (Immediate Opening)
  • IDEA Public Schools
  • Austin, TX
  • Description Donor Engagement Intern Advancement Team Role Mission: Reporting to the Assistant Director of Donor Engageme...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Postdoctoral Fellow - College of Pharmacy
  • University of Texas at Austin
  • Austin, TX
  • Job Posting Title: Postdoctoral Fellow - College of Pharmacy * --- Hiring Department: College of Pharmacy * --- Position...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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SPED Bus Monitor - IDEA Health Professions Academy (Immediate Opening)
  • IDEA Public Schools
  • Austin, TX
  • Description Role Mission: The Bus Monitor will ride buses and help driver ensure safe and orderly transportation of stud...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Home Health Sales Representative
  • Southeast Recruiters
  • Austin, TX
  • Location Austin, TX **HOME HEALTH SALES REPRESENTATIVE needed with** proven, verifiable experience/performance in health...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Assistant Professor of Musicology/Ethnomusicology
  • University of Texas at Austin
  • Austin, TX
  • Description Position Title: Assistant Professor of Musicology/Ethnomusicology Position start date is August 2024. Positi...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Instructional Support Specialist, Public Health Program
  • University of Texas at Austin
  • Austin, TX
  • Job Posting Title: Instructional Support Specialist, Public Health Program ---- Hiring Department: School of Human Ecolo...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Postdoctoral Researcher
  • University of Texas at Austin
  • Austin, TX
  • Job Posting Title: Postdoctoral Researcher ---- Hiring Department: Population Research Center ---- Position Open To: All...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Academic Program Coordinator, School of Architecture
  • University of Texas at Austin
  • Austin, TX
  • Job Posting Title: Academic Program Coordinator, School of Architecture ---- Hiring Department: School of Architecture -...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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