Assistant Director
The University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, Texas, United States, 75080
Overview
Reporting to the Assistant Dean of Development and Alumni Relations, this position is a development officer for the Harry W. Bass Jr. School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology (AHT). The right candidate will work collaboratively with the Dean, Associate Deans, center directors, lab directors, faculty and staff, and other development and alumni relations staff to perform the primary tasks required to support alumni engagement, major and principal gift solicitations, and the work of the volunteer leadership. These tasks include leadership for annual giving, alumni activities and events, donor and prospect engagement, corporate relations, and stewardship. The selected candidate should be passionate about connecting the university with alumni, friends, and donors for the Harry W. Bass Jr. School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology and several high-profile centers, such as the Ackerman Center for Holocaust Studies. They should have a passion for higher education and the arts, humanities, and technology. The top candidate should be excited to join an ambitious, collaborative, open-minded, and trust-filled environment that builds and manages philanthropic and community partnerships with alumni, friends, and donors through various activities, events, and communications platforms. They should maintain a high level of respect for all people and customer service standards that emphasize the importance of relationships. The Assistant Director of Development should be intellectually curious and committed to continuously improving their leadership, skills, and knowledge.
Minimum Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in related field and three plus years of relevant professional experience, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Education and Experience
Candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree and three to five years of development and/or communications expertise. Experience with alumni, donor relationships, and high-level relationships is preferred. Candidates must also possess outstanding speaking, writing, and time-management skills. The position requires occasional evening/weekend hours and some travel.
Other Qualifications
To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Serving as a liaison between AHT alumni, friends, donors and the university, the Assistant Director of Development and Alumni Relations will: Work with school leadership, faculty/staff, and center/lab directors to develop and implement a fundraising strategy focused on raising leadership and annual gifts of $10,000 or more in support of the university’s mission. Plan and execute activities and events that engage alumni, friends, and donors (i.e., class speaking, portfolio reviews, networking, receptions, etc.). Build and manage a portfolio of potential/qualified alumni prospects and leadership annual gift prospects. Identify, steward, cultivate, and solicit a pool of individual prospects, documenting activity in the university’s management database. Develop and implement strategies that build relationships with alumni, friends, donors, and corporations with the capacity and interest to make philanthropic commitments. Design and launch communications touch points that steward alumni, friends, and donors that maintain engagement with the school. Travel as needed throughout North Texas and other regions where potential donors are located. Develop effective approaches to leadership annual gift, alumni, and major gift cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship in collaboration with university development and alumni relations.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
Physical Activities Working Conditions
Additional Information
Remote Work Notice:
Hybrid remote work environment available and a UT Dallas Remote Work Agreement is required upon employment. Use of personal computer and other standard office equipment may be required. Must be located within the State of Texas (or must be located within the DFW Area) and have the ability to be on campus with 24 hours of notice. What We Can Offer UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an employee-friendly and supportive work environment. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package that is effective as of your hire date includes: Internal Training BCBS PPO Medical insurance – 100% paid for full-time employees PPO and DHMO Dental Insurance Plan – PPO plans include ortho benefits Vision Insurance Long and short-term disability TRS Retirement Plan – defined benefit plan offering lifetime annuity upon retirement Voluntary Retirement Plan Options – additional savings opportunities with Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans and Deferred Compensation Plans Paid time off Paid Holidays Paid Winter Break Fertility Benefits Remote Work Options – approved by department
All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program. If you are looking for a rewarding career opportunity with great benefits? Look no further! Join our team!
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Please indicate your highest degree level:
None Associate's Bachelor's Master's Juris Doctor PhD or equivalent
Please indicate years of relevant experience:
None Less than one year One to three years Three to five years Five years plus
Required Documents Resume Cover Letter/Letter of Application Optional Documents Veteran Employment Preference - Form DD-214 Human Resources, 800 West Campbell Road, AD3.418, Richardson, TX 75080-3021
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Reporting to the Assistant Dean of Development and Alumni Relations, this position is a development officer for the Harry W. Bass Jr. School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology (AHT). The right candidate will work collaboratively with the Dean, Associate Deans, center directors, lab directors, faculty and staff, and other development and alumni relations staff to perform the primary tasks required to support alumni engagement, major and principal gift solicitations, and the work of the volunteer leadership. These tasks include leadership for annual giving, alumni activities and events, donor and prospect engagement, corporate relations, and stewardship. The selected candidate should be passionate about connecting the university with alumni, friends, and donors for the Harry W. Bass Jr. School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology and several high-profile centers, such as the Ackerman Center for Holocaust Studies. They should have a passion for higher education and the arts, humanities, and technology. The top candidate should be excited to join an ambitious, collaborative, open-minded, and trust-filled environment that builds and manages philanthropic and community partnerships with alumni, friends, and donors through various activities, events, and communications platforms. They should maintain a high level of respect for all people and customer service standards that emphasize the importance of relationships. The Assistant Director of Development should be intellectually curious and committed to continuously improving their leadership, skills, and knowledge.
Minimum Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in related field and three plus years of relevant professional experience, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Education and Experience
Candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree and three to five years of development and/or communications expertise. Experience with alumni, donor relationships, and high-level relationships is preferred. Candidates must also possess outstanding speaking, writing, and time-management skills. The position requires occasional evening/weekend hours and some travel.
Other Qualifications
To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Serving as a liaison between AHT alumni, friends, donors and the university, the Assistant Director of Development and Alumni Relations will: Work with school leadership, faculty/staff, and center/lab directors to develop and implement a fundraising strategy focused on raising leadership and annual gifts of $10,000 or more in support of the university’s mission. Plan and execute activities and events that engage alumni, friends, and donors (i.e., class speaking, portfolio reviews, networking, receptions, etc.). Build and manage a portfolio of potential/qualified alumni prospects and leadership annual gift prospects. Identify, steward, cultivate, and solicit a pool of individual prospects, documenting activity in the university’s management database. Develop and implement strategies that build relationships with alumni, friends, donors, and corporations with the capacity and interest to make philanthropic commitments. Design and launch communications touch points that steward alumni, friends, and donors that maintain engagement with the school. Travel as needed throughout North Texas and other regions where potential donors are located. Develop effective approaches to leadership annual gift, alumni, and major gift cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship in collaboration with university development and alumni relations.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
Physical Activities Working Conditions
Additional Information
Remote Work Notice:
Hybrid remote work environment available and a UT Dallas Remote Work Agreement is required upon employment. Use of personal computer and other standard office equipment may be required. Must be located within the State of Texas (or must be located within the DFW Area) and have the ability to be on campus with 24 hours of notice. What We Can Offer UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an employee-friendly and supportive work environment. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package that is effective as of your hire date includes: Internal Training BCBS PPO Medical insurance – 100% paid for full-time employees PPO and DHMO Dental Insurance Plan – PPO plans include ortho benefits Vision Insurance Long and short-term disability TRS Retirement Plan – defined benefit plan offering lifetime annuity upon retirement Voluntary Retirement Plan Options – additional savings opportunities with Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans and Deferred Compensation Plans Paid time off Paid Holidays Paid Winter Break Fertility Benefits Remote Work Options – approved by department
All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program. If you are looking for a rewarding career opportunity with great benefits? Look no further! Join our team!
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Please indicate your highest degree level:
None Associate's Bachelor's Master's Juris Doctor PhD or equivalent
Please indicate years of relevant experience:
None Less than one year One to three years Three to five years Five years plus
Required Documents Resume Cover Letter/Letter of Application Optional Documents Veteran Employment Preference - Form DD-214 Human Resources, 800 West Campbell Road, AD3.418, Richardson, TX 75080-3021
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