Assistant Director- Donor Reporting; HR Donor Relations Specialist

Assistant Director
- Donor Reporting

The Assistant Director of Donor Relations - Donor Reporting is responsible for managing and improving the reporting processes for the university's growing endowment and other funds. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: serving as the Project Manager for yearly endowment reporting project; implement processes for reporting on current-use and non-endowed funds; collaborate with service providers to utilize online reporting tools;

implement the collection, storing, access and maintenance of endowment data; identify, develop and proof donor impact stories; assist with fund management processes; assist with the production of other donor communications and stewardship efforts; and become a subject matter expert on donor impact reporting at SMU and in higher education and utilize reporting best practices.

Job summary essential functions include endowment reporting, reporting product liaison, impact reporting, fund management, other stewardship activity, and information management. Other responsibilities include contributing to donor relations team activities and responsibilities, interacting with other DEA divisions as needed, acting as a trusted advisor and inspiring confidence, modeling integrity in decisions, communication and treatment of all individuals internal/external to the university community, and other duties as assigned.

Occasional evening/weekend hours will be required for event support.

Qualifications include a bachelor's degree is required. A master's degree is preferred. A minimum of three (3) years of experience in a position requiring strong project and data management, writing, editing and proofreading skills, is required. Fundraising and/or marketing experience and accounting experience preferred, preferably in a non-profit or higher education setting. Knowledge, skills and abilities include strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, strong written communication skills, strong problem-solving skills, strong organizational, planning and time management skills, highly developed writing, analytical, research, editing, and proofreading skills, the ability to forge strong working relationships and represent the university positively to external constituents and other key leaders across campus, a high degree of professionalism and attention to detail, and a strong knowledge and proficient grasp of electronic information systems, as well as a solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, advanced Excel, and Access;

experience with donor-centric CRM software systems is preferred; familiarity with Blackbaud, Salesforce, and People Soft Financials is a plus. Occasional evening/weekend hours will be required for event support.

Physical and environmental demands include sitting for long periods of time. Final date to receive applications is July 6, 2026. SMU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression. Benefits include a broad, competitive array of health and related benefits, wellness programs, retirement programs, and professional and personal development opportunities, including tuition benefits.