JOB SUMMARY:

Oversee activities for the development, organization and management of GSBS educational programs including fund raising, alumni affairs, solicitation and management of grants, marketing and communications.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Proactively identifies grant opportunities and other sources for fund-raising initiatives and assists in identifying prospects to help further activities related to GSBS. Directs grant and other program development and evaluation processes.

• Assists in the organization and function of the GSBS alumni organization, the UTMB GSBS Associates, including meetings, special activities and the solicitation, recognition and stewardship of gifts.

• Assists in development and implementation of annual giving programs for alumni, faculty and friends for support of GSBS student scholarships, awards and initiatives.

• Assists with research, writing, and editing weekly Medical Discovery News scripts and website and quarterly GSBS alumni news letter.

• Assists in the planning and production of special events to further GSBS programs and projects.

• Manages staff of Medical Discovery News Program.

• Oversee and manage grant budget ensuring that activities are executed within budgetary constraints and in compliance with all applicable rules, regulations and laws.

• Coordinates marketing of Medical Discovery News Program and interacts with radio stations to increase market share.

MARGINAL OR PERIODIC JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Performs related duties as required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 4 years of related experience.  Technical Writing Experience

EQUIPMENT:

Standard office equipment.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/LOCATION OF POSITION:

Standard hospital, clinical, laboratory and/or office environments.   Some travel required.

OTHER:

Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to this classification, may render this position security sensitive, and thereby subject to the provisions of Section 51.215, Texas Education Code.

ANY QUALIFICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED AS EQUIVALENTS IN LIEU OF STATED MINIMUMS REQUIRE THE PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR HUMAN RESOURCES AND EMPLOYEE SERVICES.