Assistant/Associate/ Director of Development - College of the Arts

About the role

The University of Houston is seeking a dynamic results-driven professional to join the Division of Advancement & Alumni. This position supports the Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts, offering opportunities to contribute to strategic fundraising efforts, donor engagement, and long-term philanthropic growth.

Responsibilities

• Manages a portfolio of major gifts donors and prospects in support of university-wide initiatives or for one or more assigned colleges or units.
• Possesses a high level of knowledge and expertise on major gifts and fundraising in general, and at least a mid-level knowledge of planned giving.
• Manages a portfolio of prospects which are mostly at the level of $100,000 to more.
• Identifies, cultivates and solicits prospects and stewards donors; works with faculty, staff and volunteers as appropriate.
• Provides guidance to the college or unit on major gifts, other developments, and fundraising matters.
• If assigned to a college or unit, may be responsible for creating and implementing a development plan for components within the assigned college, including resource management.
• May administer other advancement activities, such as alumni relations, publications, special events, media relations, etc. for an assigned college or unit.
• Participates in University-wide development activities as needed.

Requirements

• Education: Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4-year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed.
• Experience: Requires a minimum of one (1) year of directly job-related experience for the Assistant Director position, three (3) years for the Associate Director position, and five (5) years for the Director position. The department is willing to accept education in lieu of experience and experience in lieu of education.

Qualifications

Must possess excellent interpersonal skills, strong organizational abilities, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and have experience with fundraising software.

Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with donors and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of fundraising strategies and techniques.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and fundraising software.

Benefits

Commensurate with experience/education.

Pay

Commensurate with experience/education.

Schedule

Commensurate with experience/education.

Contact Information

To apply, please visit www.uh.edu/careers.