Director of Development
The University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX, United States
Posting Number
S06830P
Position Title Director of Development
Functional Title Director of Development
Department Development and Alumni Relations
Salary Range $110,000 - DOQ
Pay Basis Monthly
Position Status Regular full-time
Location Remote / On-Campus as required within DFW Area
Position End Date (if temporary) —
Posting Open Date 01/29/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
Desired Start Date 03/02/2026
Job Summary A successful candidate for this role will be excited to join the collaborative, open-minded and trust-filled environment that supports the development and alumni relations efforts of the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. The successful candidate should possess a passion for public education and an interest in the natural sciences and mathematics. In addition, he/she should possess a high level of respect for all people and a customer service mentality that emphasizes the importance of relationships. The Director of Development and Alumni Relations will be intellectually curious and committed to continuously improving their leadership, skills, and knowledge. Reporting to the Senior Director of Development and Alumni Relations, this position is the primary development officer for the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the Dean, Associate Deans, faculty and staff, and other development and alumni relations staff to perform the primary tasks required to support the activities of major gift and principal gift solicitations, including planned gifts as appropriate, and a secondary role supporting alumni relations activities.
Minimum Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree with five or more years of fundraising experience.
Preferred Education and Experience
Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree and at least five to seven years of development expertise including experience with major gift solicitations and relationship management.
Demonstrated experience with managing high-level relationships is required. Candidates must also possess outstanding speaking, writing, and time-management skills.
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 Advise individuals, foundations, and corporations with the capacity and interest to make a major philanthropic commitment in support of the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward a pool of individual prospects and document all prospect activity in the University’s alumni and donor management database. In addition, the successful candidate should build and manage a portfolio of potential or qualified major gift prospects. Travel as needed throughout North Texas and other regions where large concentrations of potential donors are located.
Collaborate with other staff in the Office of Development and Alumni Relations, including alumni relations, annual giving, communications and marketing, corporate and foundation relations, donor relations, gift planning and research to develop effective approaches to major gift cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
The Director of Development and Alumni Relations will work directly with the Senior Director, Dean, Associate Deans, Department Heads, and individual faculty and staff as needed to identify and execute a development and alumni relationship strategy focused on raising major gifts of $25,000 or more to support UTD’s mission to deliver an extremely high-quality public education.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions The position requires occasional evening/weekend hours and may require some travel. Salary will be commensurate with experience, education, and abilities.
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 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.
2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator.
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 Human Resources, 800 West Campbell Road, AD3.418 Richardson, TX 75080-3021
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Position Title Director of Development
Functional Title Director of Development
Department Development and Alumni Relations
Salary Range $110,000 - DOQ
Pay Basis Monthly
Position Status Regular full-time
Location Remote / On-Campus as required within DFW Area
Position End Date (if temporary) —
Posting Open Date 01/29/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
Desired Start Date 03/02/2026
Job Summary A successful candidate for this role will be excited to join the collaborative, open-minded and trust-filled environment that supports the development and alumni relations efforts of the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. The successful candidate should possess a passion for public education and an interest in the natural sciences and mathematics. In addition, he/she should possess a high level of respect for all people and a customer service mentality that emphasizes the importance of relationships. The Director of Development and Alumni Relations will be intellectually curious and committed to continuously improving their leadership, skills, and knowledge. Reporting to the Senior Director of Development and Alumni Relations, this position is the primary development officer for the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the Dean, Associate Deans, faculty and staff, and other development and alumni relations staff to perform the primary tasks required to support the activities of major gift and principal gift solicitations, including planned gifts as appropriate, and a secondary role supporting alumni relations activities.
Minimum Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree with five or more years of fundraising experience.
Preferred Education and Experience
Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree and at least five to seven years of development expertise including experience with major gift solicitations and relationship management.
Demonstrated experience with managing high-level relationships is required. Candidates must also possess outstanding speaking, writing, and time-management skills.
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 Advise individuals, foundations, and corporations with the capacity and interest to make a major philanthropic commitment in support of the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward a pool of individual prospects and document all prospect activity in the University’s alumni and donor management database. In addition, the successful candidate should build and manage a portfolio of potential or qualified major gift prospects. Travel as needed throughout North Texas and other regions where large concentrations of potential donors are located.
Collaborate with other staff in the Office of Development and Alumni Relations, including alumni relations, annual giving, communications and marketing, corporate and foundation relations, donor relations, gift planning and research to develop effective approaches to major gift cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
The Director of Development and Alumni Relations will work directly with the Senior Director, Dean, Associate Deans, Department Heads, and individual faculty and staff as needed to identify and execute a development and alumni relationship strategy focused on raising major gifts of $25,000 or more to support UTD’s mission to deliver an extremely high-quality public education.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions The position requires occasional evening/weekend hours and may require some travel. Salary will be commensurate with experience, education, and abilities.
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 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.
2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator.
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 Human Resources, 800 West Campbell Road, AD3.418 Richardson, TX 75080-3021
#J-18808-Ljbffr