Development Graduate Assistant

Position Information

Position Title:

Development Graduate Assistant

Academic Year:

UIW Mission:
University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.

Development Graduate Assistant is responsible for supporting fundraising initiatives for the athletics department. This includes planning donor events, game day hospitality, calling prospects, organizing direct mail appeals, assisting in crowdfunding campaigns, distributing membership benefits and other duties as assigned. This position reports to the Director of Development – Athletics.

• Assists with all aspects of the annual giving program for UIW Athletics;
• Helps identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors with a focus on acquiring and retaining yearly renewable gifts;
• Assists with implementing and executing a year-long appeals calendar;
• Responsible for supporting sport specific fundraising activities and events;
• Helps with planning a donor relations program, game day hospitality and other stewardship activities;
• Manage donation database(s) used within the athletic department and Cardinals Club website information;
• Communicate and collaborate with other departments of UIW Athletics such as head coaches, SIDs, and central development;
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must have high level of interpersonal skills and tact to handle confidential situations and sensitive information.
• Excellent communication, presentation, listening and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate multiple tasks.
• Self-starter with an outstanding work ethic.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other computer skills required.
• Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the university, conference, and the NCAA.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.

Bachelor’s Degree.

• Experience in an externally focused position and understanding of college athletics.
• Must be enrolled at UIW in graduate school before starting the position.

One year of work within a related field.

Must have a valid driver’s license, driving record that is insurable by UIW insurance carrier, and be at least 21 years of age, as required to drive for UIW.

Must be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Ability to lift equipment, tools, and/or materials weighing up to 25 pounds waist-high.

Posting Number STU
1526PO

Number of Vacancies 1

Part Time

Students

01/12/2026

Director of Development - Athletics

$2,100 Stipend + Tuition Waiver

12/17/2025

Open Until Filled Yes

None.

UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Student Class Schedule

• Other Document

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you a current UIW graduate student, or have you been accepted to the UIW graduate program?
  • No
  • Yes, I am a current graduate student
  • Yes, I have been accepted to the graduate program
• * Do you currently have a valid driver's license AND are you at least 21 years of age, as required to drive for UIW?
  • No
  • Yes, I have a valid driver license and I am at least 21 years old