University of North Texas
Advancement Coordinator
🇺🇸
Dallas, TX
🕑
Full-Time
💰
TBD
💻
Development & Advancement
🗓️
April 23rd, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
University of North Texas - Dallas is hiring an Advancement Coordinator. The role involves processing donations, managing gift entry and receipting, assisting with reconciliations, conducting prospect research, coordinating the team, and supporting events in the University Advancement division.
Highlights
- Processes donations and accounts receivable payments campus-wide
- Manages gift data entry and receipting using Raiser's Edge database
- Coordinates gift deposits and monthly reconciliation with Budget and Controller Offices
- Conducts prospect research to advance fundraising activities
- Supports events and assists the VP of Advancement
- Analyzes gifts to ensure correct fund allocation and stewardship
- Requires Bachelor's degree in Business or four years of related experience
- Demonstrates strong communication, customer service, problem-solving skills, and ability to maintain confidentiality
- Salary commensurate with experience; TRS eligible retirement plan
- Position is security sensitive and involves sedentary work with some lifting up to 20 pounds
Advancement Coordinator Full Description
Title: Advancement Coordinator
Employee Classification: Advancement Coordinator
Campus: University of North Texas - Dallas
Division: DAL-University Advancement
SubDivision-Department: DAL-University Advancement
Department: DAL-University Advancement-545000
Job Location: Dallas
Salary: Commensurate with experience
FTE: 1.000000
Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible
About Us - Values Overview
Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year. We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team. Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.
Department Summary
The UNT Dallas Office of Advancement, part of the UNT Division of University Advancement, focuses on cultivating relationships, soliciting contributions, and providing stewardship to support the university's growth and success through philanthropy and engagement.
Position Overview
The Advancement Coordinator will provide campus wide support for processing donations and accounts receivable payments.
This role is responsible for gift entry and receipting, assisting with gift reconciliations, prospect research to advance fundraising activities, team coordinator, and events support.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business or four years of related professional experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated commitment to excellence, detail, and ability to prioritize and manage workload in a dynamic environment.Positive attitude, relationship building skills, high-level of self-motivation, and strong work ethic.Demonstration ability to work independently and as part of a team, to think ahead and be a problem-solver.Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with integrity.Strong written, verbal communication, and customer service skills.
Job Duties
Performs timely and accurate data entry of donor data and gift information into the Raiser's Edge database.Analyze gifts to determine appropriate fund, donor intent, and stewardship.Coordinates gift deposits and monthly reconciliation with the Budget Office and Controller Office to ensure accuracy between accounting, budget, and donor databases.Generates gift receipts and coordinates donor acknowledgment materials.Support the VP of Advancement with donor research, maintains a log for donor engagement, and assist with events.Set up gift pledges and process and send out pledge reminders.Generates fundraising and constituent reports from the Raiser's Edge database.Participate in annual audit.
Physical Requirements
Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.Communicating with others to exchange information.
Environmental Hazards
No adverse environmental conditions expected.
Work ScheduleMon.-Fri., 8am-5pm
Driving University VehicleNo
Security SensitiveThis is a Security Sensitive Position.
Special Instructions
Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.
BenefitsFor information regarding our Benefits, click here.
EEO Statement
The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.
Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year. We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team. Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.
Department Summary
The UNT Dallas Office of Advancement, part of the UNT Division of University Advancement, focuses on cultivating relationships, soliciting contributions, and providing stewardship to support the university's growth and success through philanthropy and engagement.
Position Overview
The Advancement Coordinator will provide campus wide support for processing donations and accounts receivable payments.
This role is responsible for gift entry and receipting, assisting with gift reconciliations, prospect research to advance fundraising activities, team coordinator, and events support.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business or four years of related professional experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated commitment to excellence, detail, and ability to prioritize and manage workload in a dynamic environment.Positive attitude, relationship building skills, high-level of self-motivation, and strong work ethic.Demonstration ability to work independently and as part of a team, to think ahead and be a problem-solver.Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with integrity.Strong written, verbal communication, and customer service skills.
Job Duties
Performs timely and accurate data entry of donor data and gift information into the Raiser's Edge database.Analyze gifts to determine appropriate fund, donor intent, and stewardship.Coordinates gift deposits and monthly reconciliation with the Budget Office and Controller Office to ensure accuracy between accounting, budget, and donor databases.Generates gift receipts and coordinates donor acknowledgment materials.Support the VP of Advancement with donor research, maintains a log for donor engagement, and assist with events.Set up gift pledges and process and send out pledge reminders.Generates fundraising and constituent reports from the Raiser's Edge database.Participate in annual audit.
Physical Requirements
Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.Communicating with others to exchange information.
Environmental Hazards
No adverse environmental conditions expected.
Work ScheduleMon.-Fri., 8am-5pm
Driving University VehicleNo
Security SensitiveThis is a Security Sensitive Position.
Special Instructions
Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.
BenefitsFor information regarding our Benefits, click here.
EEO Statement
The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.
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