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Title: Philanthropy Specialist Location: Houston United States Job Description: Philanthropy Specialist, Major Gifts The Individual Giving team is dedicated to securing philanthropic gifts in support of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center's initiatives across all segments of individual donors supporting the institution. An integral part of the Individual Giving Team business model is planning and implementing investigation, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship strategies for all constituents and stakeholders (new and established) for the purpose of executing on those strategies with precision and excellence thereby securing philanthropic gifts. MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Philanthropy Specialist. As an important member of the Philanthropy administrative support team, the Philanthropy Specialist provides high level administrative support and executes on various process-oriented tasks for a group of Philanthropy gift officers in a matrix management system.This position readily partners with the gift officer to ensure execution of tasks and assignments associated with specialized donor strategies. Utilizing self-direction and strategic thinking, this administrative professional will balance simultaneous requests and projects for matrix managers, prioritizing and executing in appropriate sequence on a variety of administrative responsibilities and tasks associated with fundraising portfolio management. The ability to manage tasks switching across multiple, competing projects for varied stakeholders and bringing all work to resolution with timeliness and a keen attention to detail and completeness are core requirements for this position. Ideal Candidate Statement In addition to performing routine administrative tasks such as complex calendar management across multiple time zones, travel and expense preparation, telephone call management, and mailings, this person will also compose formal and informal correspondence, create and format presentations and provide professional and supportive assistance to donors, patient referrals and other institutional stakeholders. Central to all activities is to support the gift officer's donor engagement activities through facilitating internal and external meetings, site visit preparation and providing thorough follow-through on all related follow up deliverables for the assigned gift officers. Additionally, this team member will leverage partnerships with division service lines in donor communications, donor relations and the Grateful Giving Program on gift officer related donor engagement tasks and projects, requiring the comprehension of project content and deliverables and ensuring appropriateness and completeness of associated documents and donor communications. Salary Range: Minimum $53,000 | Midpoint $66,000 | Maximum $79,000 MD Anderson offers our employees: - Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for employees who work 30 or more hours per week - Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coverage - Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accruals - Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs - Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service - Teachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans - Employer paid life, AD&D and an illness-related reduced salary pay program - Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups. The Philanthropy Specialist will support data integrity and data stewardship, recording all relevant correspondence, actions and tasks in the CRM in agreement with established business processes and procedures. This team member will actively review all emails, call reports, strategy documents, donor correspondence and proposal documents to identify and/or infer relevant information for supporting the team member and/or data entry into the CRM. This team member will enable the gift officers to operate efficiently by utilizing strong anticipatory and critical thinking, independent judgement and problem-solving skills. It is essential that this team member handle materials and issues with urgency, confidentiality, and prudence. JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES: Philanthropic Business Support (60%) This position supports donor relationship development activities, tracking and delivery of strategy. The successful candidate possesses knowledge of fundraising operations, donor stages and life cycle, moves management and engagement activities. This position requires the ability to anticipate next steps and prepare accordingly, ability to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders and proactively approach one's work. Organizational, time management and event coordination skills are critical to the role as well as detailed focus with proficient writing and proofreading skills. The Philanthropy Specialist must have the ability to prioritize the care of donors and knowledge of when and how to request and coordinate services from internal partners for report generation, donor prospect research, donor prospect management, donor communications and stewardship activities. Administrative Portfolio Support (20%) Portfolio activity and donor outreach support (portfolio mass mailings with correlating data entry and mail merge, individualized donor outreach by portfolio [birthday cards, donor anniversaries and other milestones, donor summary reports, etc.], CRM updates. Readily completes Philanthropy Operations support request according to portfolio activity need [research, prospect management, business solutions requests, gift designation account changes) across multiple gift officers. Travel and expense management as needed. Possesses knowledge of appropriateness, timing and urgency. Administrative Support (20%) Donor moves management administrative support, patient schedule monitoring and lookup, calendar and meeting schedule management (external and internal stakeholders) across multiple gift officers or professional staff. EDUCATION: Required: Bachelor's Degree. EXPERIENCE: Required: One year clerical, office, administrative, organizational, or related support experience. May substitute required Bachelor's degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one to one basis. Preferred: Fundraising/non-profit, government agency, marketing, advertising, or public relations, law, healthcare or related industry. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition. This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment. It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html Additional Information - Requisition ID: 177629 - Employment Status: Full-Time - Employee Status: Regular - Work Week: Days - Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 53,000 - Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 66,000 - Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 79,000 - FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay - Fund Type: Hard - Work Location: Hybrid Onsite/Remote - Pivotal Position: No - Referral Bonus Available?: No - Relocation Assistance Available?: No #LI-Hybrid

Role Description Axiom Learning is looking for a highly motivated School Success Specialist to support K-12 schools in successfully implementing our transformative software products. The School Success Specialist will be responsible for onboarding, training, and supporting K-12 school districts as they integrate Axiom’s software solutions into their educational programs. Your role will be instrumental in enhancing student outcomes and helping schools maximize the impact of Axiom’s technology. - Serve as the primary point of contact for school districts during onboarding, implementation, and ongoing support. - Lead quarterly check-in meetings to proactively guide successful implementation. - Lead continuous Professional Development (PD) sessions for educators focused on building teacher education and Executive Functioning (EF) expertise, distinct from onboarding training. - Conduct virtual training sessions for educators and school leaders to ensure effective adoption of Axiom’s software. (Occasional in-person sessions) - Provide instructional coaching to Points of Contact (POCs) and teachers, helping them understand how to deliver lessons effectively and integrate the skills taught into other academic classes. - Provide prompt troubleshooting support and technical assistance to ensure smooth and timely software operation. - Collaborate with sales and customer success teams to develop tailored implementation plans for each district. - Monitor software usage and effectiveness, proactively identifying challenges and providing solutions. - Gather feedback from school partners and work with the product team to enhance software features and usability. - Maintain strong relationships with school administrators, educators, and IT teams to ensure long-term success. - Document training sessions, user concerns, and best practices for continuous improvement. - Stay up to date with trends in K-12 education technology and special education to provide informed support. Qualifications - Experience in education technology implementation or working in a K-12 school district setting (e.g., instructional coaching, IT support, special education support). - Strong technical troubleshooting skills and ability to guide non-technical users. - Excellent customer service communication, presentation, and training skills, with the ability to engage educators and school leaders. - Understanding of Special Education needs and how technology can support diverse learners (preferred but not required). - High level of initiative, adaptability, and problem-solving skills to support fast-growing educational programs. - Strong organizational and project management skills to handle multiple school partnerships simultaneously. - Ability to travel occasionally for in-person training and support. Benefits - Full-time role with competitive salary and benefits. - Opportunity to work in a mission-driven environment dedicated to transforming education. - Ongoing training in neuropsychology and learning sciences to support student development. - Collaborative and fast-paced work environment where innovation is valued.

Early Childhood Spanish Literacy Assessment Specialist (K–5) locations Remote time type Full time job requisition id REQ-4456 Job Location: Fully remote. Candidates must reside and work within the United States. Job Overview: The Early Childhood Spanish Literacy Assessment Specialist supports the development, review, and quality assurance of Spanish-language literacy assessment content for grades K–5. This role requires deep expertise in Spanish linguistics and early literacy development, as well as experience with large-scale educational assessments. The specialist collaborates cross-functionally with content developers, psychometricians, and program teams to ensure assessments are linguistically sound, instructionally meaningful, and aligned to state standards and assessment frameworks. Job Responsibilities: - Develop, review, and provide quality assurance for Spanish-language K–5 literacy assessment items aligned to approved item and test specifications. - Support the development and refinement of item specifications, scoring rubrics, scoring guides, and assessment frameworks. - Review and apply state educational standards and content requirements to ensure valid and reliable assessment alignment. - Review and interpret disaggregated student performance data to inform content decisions and learning standards frameworks. - Collaborate closely with item writers, consultants, editors, psychometricians, and program managers throughout the assessment development lifecycle. - Ensure linguistic accuracy, developmental appropriateness, and cultural relevance of all Spanish-language assessment materials. - Apply knowledge of Spanish literacy development and language acquisition to support equitable assessment design for diverse learners. Job Requirements: - Native or near-native proficiency in Spanish, with excellent academic, editorial, and written command of the language. - At least four (4) years of experience working in K–5 elementary literacy, preferably in Spanish or bilingual contexts. - Bachelor’s degree in Education, Spanish, Bilingual Education, Linguistics, or a closely related field. - Exceptional knowledge of Spanish linguistics, including grammar, orthography, syntax, and their role in literacy development. - At least five to eight (5-8) years of experience developing, reviewing, or supporting statewide or national educational assessments. - Demonstrated experience aligning instructional or assessment content to state standards and specific market or program requirements. - Analytical skills and attention to detail - Ability to identify problems and conceptualize solutions - Ability to prioritize to meet deadlines - Ability to multi-task - Ability to provide sound content-based guidance to clients regarding their K2 Spanish Literacy product - Skilled at collaboration - Required travel for this position ranges from 1 week to a total of 6 weeks per year - Candidates should be able to travel from 2-5 days at a time Preferred Qualifications - Graduate degree in Education, Linguistics, Assessment, or a related field. - Experience in educational publishing, curriculum development, or large-scale assessment programs. - Familiarity with developing or adapting content for dual-language immersion or bilingual education settings. - Experience working with digital assessment platforms and collaborative, technology-enabled authoring environments. - Understanding of assessment validity, reliability, and accessibility considerations for early learners. Work Environment & Collaboration This role operates in a highly collaborative, cross-disciplinary environment and may involve working with geographically distributed teams. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams are essential.