Assistant Director or Associate Director of Development - College of Natural Science & Mathematics

About the role

The University of Houston is seeking dynamic professionals to join the Division of Advancement & Alumni. This position supports the NSM and offers opportunities to contribute to strategic fundraising efforts, donor engagement, and long-term philanthropic growth. Successful candidates will serve diverse academic and programmatic areas, contributing to the University's Can't Stop Houston Centennial Campaign.

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 some knowledge and expertise regarding personal solicitation and fundraising in general, and at least a basic knowledge of planned giving.
• Manages a portfolio of prospects which are mostly at the level of $50,000 plus.
• 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 1 year of directly job-related experience for the Assistant Director of Development position, and a minimum of three (3) years of directly job-related experience for the Associate Director of Development position. The department is willing to accept education in lieu of experience, and experience in lieu of education.

Qualifications

Commensurate with experience/education.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks.

Benefits

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Pay

Commensurate with experience/education.

Schedule

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Application Instructions

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions.

Criminal History Check Required

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.