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Austin, Tx, Us

Austin, Texas, United States

The University Of Texas At Austin

Perform overall administration of the Communications, Assessment, Development and IT area to include the organizational structure, budgets, business practices, assessments, goals and objectives, resource allocation, initiatives, special projects, publications, planning, policies & procedures and strategic planning. Administer the daily operations of all fundraising initiatives of the Division, including securing and managing corporate partners and alumni donations. Manage the Leadership Team. Strategize on fundraising campaigns and communication tools.Responsible for all internal and external communications regarding divisional activities and participant feedback. Communicate and coordinate all publicity & promotional activities and resources, and pursue new ideas and innovative ways of reaching constituents. Serve as the division's public relations liaison (divisional spokesperson) and interface with the media, general public and sponsors as needed. Manage budget related to these functions. Continually evaluate the budget to ensure efficiency.Supervise six full-time staff.Provide leadership as a senior staff member of the Division, working directly with the Senior Associate Vice President and Director and other senior staff members to establish strategic goals and make decisions.

The University Of Texas At Austin

Managed all functions relative to the areas of communications, development, memberships and retail operations.Developed and implemented all aspects of a new development initiative, focused on raising funds of the Division. Secured donations from individuals and corporations focused on student employee scholarships, capital projects and unrestricted dollars. Managed the alumni that served as the Leadership Team for this initiative.Organized multiple events each year for donors, alumni and friends.Managed the marketing plan, promotion schedule, and project timelines for communications.Supervised five full-time staff.Oversaw the budget related to these functions.Collaborated with various Student Affair Agencies to support and promote services.Solicited sponsorships for special events.Provided leadership as a senior staff member of the Division, working directly with the Associate Vice President and Director and other senior staff members to establish strategic goals and make decisions.

Administered a comprehensive fitness/wellness program consisting of over 120 classes per week, personal training program, massage service, and specialty classes. Managed a program budget over $300,000, consistently increasing total net income to create a revenue-generating program. Supervised full-time Assistant Coordinator. Hired, trained, evaluated, scheduled and supervised over 100 part-time employees. Collaborated with other agencies on campus that include, University Health Services, Counseling and Mental Health, Kinesiology, and Employee Assistance Program. Coordinated multiple special events throughout the year for university community including Poker Walk, Staff Appreciation Events, and Wellness Week. Developed and taught Instructor Training and Personal Trainer Training Programs

Master'S Degree, Sports Administration

Bachelor'S Of Science, Exercise Physiology