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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN Assistant Director, Alumni amp; Corporate Relations in Austin, Texas
Build, maintain, and grow relationships with energy companies, alumni, and other external partners to support departmental priorities and student-focused initiatives.Serve as a primary liaison for the departments External Advisory Committee (EAC), managing communications and supporting the planning and execution of semi-annual, two-day EAC meetings with industry leaders.Lead the departments Distinguished Alumni Program, including engagement with honorees and coordination of a high-profile recognition dinner celebrating six distinguished alumni annually. The PGE department events staff will handle logistics of the event.Partner with the Cockrell School development team to support corporate and individual fundraising efforts for departmental programs, including student initiatives such as workforce development, undergraduate research, and first-year programs. Attend monthly DEV meetings with the Cockrell DEV team.Manage stewardship activities for donors, including gift acknowledgements, reports, thank-you letters, and follow-up communications, in coordination with the Department Chair and other leadership.Support annual giving efforts and targeted campaigns that strengthen alumni connection and philanthropic participation.Collaborate with the Department Chair and faculty to identify, develop, and advance new initiatives aligned with departmental goals and industry needs.Work closely with faculty, staff, and students to communicate opportunities, gather input, and ensure alignment between external engagement and academic priorities.Represent the department professionally at key internal and external events, conferences, and networking opportunities (working with event planning staff rather than serving as the event planner).Collaborate with PGEs events planning team for engagement at alumni and corporate eventsDraft and manage professional correspondence with alumni, donors, industry partners, and advisory committee members.Ensure consistent, high-quality communication that reflects the departments mission, impact, and strategic vision.