Research And Development Associate Jobs in Austin, TX

Description

Job Summary

San Juan Diego Catholic High School is seeking a Development Coordinator who is responsible, in collaboration with the Director of CIP and Advancement, for implementing a comprehensive annual giving program that supports the mission and strategic priorities of the school. The position supports annual fund campaigns, donor stewardship, major gift cultivation, grant management, and engagement of Corporate Internship Program partners as philanthropic supporters.

Working closely with school leadership, CIP team, alumni, parents, foundations, and community partners, the Development Associate supports the Director of CIP and Development to build and sustain relationships that increase philanthropic support, donor participation, and long-term investment in the San Juan Diego mission.

Ministerial Character 

Catholic schools in the Diocese of Austin are canonically obedient to the Bishop and assist him in fulfilling his ministry and canonical obligations. Pastors, presidents, and principals serve as leaders of the schools to make Christ's mission present and enduring in the schools. In order to fulfill Christ's mission, the school leaders employ suitable, chosen collaborators, sharing with them Christ's mission and entrusting to them various responsibilities.

Positions employed in this School help extend the ministry of the school leaders in particular ways as outlined in the job description. The employee in this position is closely connected to and assists the school leaders in the performance of their ministry and, therefore, engages in ministry for the Church.

Essential Duties

• Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school.
• Acts as a witness to the Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
• Continuously grow in your ministry by participating in religious ceremonies, training sessions, and reflection activities as directed.
• Support and adhere to the Standards of Conduct and policies and procedures of the school.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding school matters.
• Execute, in collaboration with the Director of Business Development, a comprehensive annual fund strategy to achieve annual fundraising goals.
• Manage multi-channel fundraising campaigns, including direct mail, email, social media, giving days,  personal outreach, CIP luncheons, Gala, and Alumni Events.
• Increase donor participation, donor retention, and recurring giving.
• Coordinate annual appeals to parents, alumni, faculty/staff, friends, and community supporters.
• Monitor fundraising performance and provide regular progress reports.
• Manage a portfolio of leadership annual fund and major gift prospects.
• Identify, cultivate, and steward individual donors capable of making significant philanthropic investments.
• Coordinate donor meetings, school visits, and cultivation events.
• Support the Director Development/CIP and Advancement, and volunteers on major gift strategies.
• Develop  donor proposals, case statements, stewardship plans, and impact reports.
• Collaborate with the Corporate Internship Program team to strengthen relationships with corporate partners.
• Identify opportunities to expand corporate support beyond job sponsorships through philanthropy, event sponsorships, scholarships, and special initiatives.
• Identify and implement strategies to increase charitable giving from CIP employer partners.
• Coordinate donor stewardship and recognition activities for corporate supporters.
• Assist in securing sponsorships for school events, student programs, and strategic initiatives.
• Research and identify foundation, corporate, and government grant opportunities aligned with school priorities.
• Develop and write compelling grant proposals and supporting materials.
• Manage grant submission calendars and deadlines.
• Monitor grant compliance, reporting requirements, and stewardship activities.
• Collaborate with program leaders to collect data, outcomes, and impact stories for grant reporting.
• Establish and maintain relationships with foundation program officers and grant-making organizations.
• Maintain accurate donor and prospect records within the CRM/database.
• Generate reports and analyze fundraising performance metrics.
• Ensure timely gift processing, acknowledgments, and donor recognition.
• Track fundraising progress against annual goals and strategic initiatives.
• Plan and support donor cultivation, stewardship, and fundraising/special events.
• Coordinate donor recognition activities and impact communications.
• Represent the school at community, corporate, alumni, and donor events.
• Participate in evening and weekend events as needed.
• Monitor student performance, attendance, professionalism, and workplace readiness
• Collaborate with supervisors and Dean of Students to support student growth and address performance concerns
• Assist with student job assignments and placement decisions.
• Collect and analyze program data for Student grades and make recommendations as needed

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Knowledge of the basic teachings of the Catholic Church. 
• Knowledge of instructional methods/strategies and curriculum differentiation.
• Knowledge of child and adolescent development, learning, and behavior.
• Knowledge of the content and the methods of religious education.
• Knowledge of effective assessment methods.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form.
• Ability to work well with others in the school community.
• Ability to work independently and self-motivate.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding school matters.
• Ability in handling multiple tasks simultaneously. 
• Skill in organizing and relating information in an understandable format.
• Skill in job appropriate technology. 
• Skill in critical thinking and planning.
• Skill in managing conflicts effectively.
• Skill in organizational management and delegation of responsibilities.
• Skill in using group process skills effectively with various school communities.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree

Certifications and Training: 

• Valid Texas driver's license.
• Must maintain compliance with the Diocese of Austin Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM) policies throughout the employment period.

Working Conditions

• All employees of the school are engaged in ministry and closely tied to the Principal in the exercise of the Principal's ministry and obligations to the school.
• The school is an at-will employer.
• Working in a fast-paced environment with priorities and plans that may change rapidly.
• Working on weekends, evenings, and some holidays may be required.
• Will be exposed to religious ceremonies, conduct, and speech including Christian prayer and Catholic liturgical celebrations. Staff meetings and other functions may open and close with Christian prayer.
• Will be required to adhere to established dress codes and conduct standards.
• All buildings and vehicles owned by the school are tobacco-free.
• May be required to use personal or school vehicles to drive to off-site locations.
• Traveling within and outside the school to meetings and other events may be required, and travel may include overnight lodging.
• Must maintain a work schedule that maximizes availability to students, parents, colleagues, and administration.
• Will be required to work in multiple educational settings.

Employee Certification

All employees must adhere to the Catholic Schools Standards of Conduct, the Diocese of Austin EIM policies, and the social, ethical, and moral teachings of the Roman Catholic Church as interpreted by the Bishop of Austin.

Texas is an "at-will" employment state.  Letters of employment are not contracts, nor do they bind the employer or the employee to a pre-determined time or guarantee of employment.