Associate Director III - Associate Director of Annual Giving
Inside Higher Ed, Huntsville, TX, United States
Title
Associate Director III - Associate Director of Annual Giving
Requisition 202600066S
FLSA Status Exempt
Hiring Salary This position is a pay grade 14. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/636763.pdf
Occupational Category Professional
Department Alumni Relations & Annual Giving
Division Division of University Advancement
Open Date 03/11/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
Educational and Experience Requirement Bachelor’s degree in business administration. Five years of experience in fundraising, membership, and/or marketing.
Nature & Purpose Of Position Performs complex managerial work providing direction and guidance in operations and planning for other annual giving programs with oversight of the Director. Organize and manage volunteers in support of the University’s strategic plan and goals.
Primary Responsibilities Grows and retains annual donors to the University. Seeks new annual giving strategies and growth opportunities. Identifies major gift prospects through annual gifts. Plans, organizes, and directs the operations of the annual Faculty and Staff Campaign to increase faculty and staff participation under the direction of the Director of Annual Giving. Organizes and implements staff leadership (i.e. volunteers) and recognition programs. Develops annual strategies, goals, and objectives for annual giving. Oversees and approves schedules, priorities and standards for achieving goals. Develops, implements, and evaluates policies and procedures and oversees compliance with policies and procedures for annual giving. Oversees the preparation of management and productivity reports for programs including faculty and staff campaign, online giving, and other “giving days” and “giving campaigns”. Manages programs to increase engagement and annual giving support such as Senior Class Legacy, young alumni activities, fiscal year-end solicitations, and produces all email solicitations. Monitors budget expenditures. Makes decisions independently under the authority of the director when the director is absent. Enforces department policies and procedures. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Other Specifications Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws. Ability to manage business functions. This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).
Full Time / Part Time Full Time
Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/46594
EEO Statement Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code 51.215. Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
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Requisition 202600066S
FLSA Status Exempt
Hiring Salary This position is a pay grade 14. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/636763.pdf
Occupational Category Professional
Department Alumni Relations & Annual Giving
Division Division of University Advancement
Open Date 03/11/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
Educational and Experience Requirement Bachelor’s degree in business administration. Five years of experience in fundraising, membership, and/or marketing.
Nature & Purpose Of Position Performs complex managerial work providing direction and guidance in operations and planning for other annual giving programs with oversight of the Director. Organize and manage volunteers in support of the University’s strategic plan and goals.
Primary Responsibilities Grows and retains annual donors to the University. Seeks new annual giving strategies and growth opportunities. Identifies major gift prospects through annual gifts. Plans, organizes, and directs the operations of the annual Faculty and Staff Campaign to increase faculty and staff participation under the direction of the Director of Annual Giving. Organizes and implements staff leadership (i.e. volunteers) and recognition programs. Develops annual strategies, goals, and objectives for annual giving. Oversees and approves schedules, priorities and standards for achieving goals. Develops, implements, and evaluates policies and procedures and oversees compliance with policies and procedures for annual giving. Oversees the preparation of management and productivity reports for programs including faculty and staff campaign, online giving, and other “giving days” and “giving campaigns”. Manages programs to increase engagement and annual giving support such as Senior Class Legacy, young alumni activities, fiscal year-end solicitations, and produces all email solicitations. Monitors budget expenditures. Makes decisions independently under the authority of the director when the director is absent. Enforces department policies and procedures. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Other Specifications Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws. Ability to manage business functions. This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).
Full Time / Part Time Full Time
Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/46594
EEO Statement Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code 51.215. Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
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