Senior Associate Vice President amp; Chief Development Officer

Strategic Advancement Vice President / Chief Development Officer

Build a scalable, strategic, and sustainable development enterprise. Serve as the architect of a fully integrated advancement operation aligned with the institutional goals of UT Medicine and the immediate fundraising priorities of the capital medical center campaign. Craft a compelling and unifying case for support that connects the mission of UT Medicine with community needs and national impact, galvanizing philanthropic support from the Central Texas region and beyond. Deepen relationships with existing donors and launch strategic efforts to grow a robust pipeline of principal and transformational gift prospects. Assess and refine internal structures, systems, and workflows to ensure efficiency, transparency, and long-term sustainability, supported by data analytics, clear goals, and measurable outcomes.

Strategic Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement : Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to the Dean, guiding her philanthropic engagement and helping position UT Medicine as a top national priority among prospective donors and institutional stakeholders. Actively engage faculty, clinical, and administrative leaders as ambassadors for philanthropy, equipping them with tools, messaging, and confidence to inspire support for their departments, programs, and patients. Play a key leadership role on both the Deans and Vice President for Developments senior teams, aligning fundraising strategy with broader institutional goals and ensuring UT Medicine is fully represented in university-wide development planning. Lead a high-performing, donor-centric fundraising operation that drives results across the full giving spectrum, with an emphasis on grateful patient philanthropy, principal and transformational gifts, and programmatic investments. Personally manage and steward a portfolio of transformational gift prospects, serving as a lead strategist and ambassador for UT Medicine. Design and deliver a best-in-class donor experience blending personalized stewardship, cutting-edge digital engagement, and thoughtful recognition strategies that reflect the institutions values and ambitions. Build strong internal collaboration between fundraising, communications, and marketing teams to tell powerful stories of impact and opportunity.

Team Development and Organizational Culture : Inspire and lead a growing team of fundraising professionals, cultivating a high-performance culture grounded in purpose, trust, innovation, and inclusion. Recruit and retain top-tier talent while building a clear organizational structure that supports professional development and operational excellence. Establish and track key performance indicators, creating an environment that celebrates achievement while supporting creativity and thoughtful risk-taking. Promote a work culture that values authenticity, collaboration, and shared purpose where every team member understands their role in advancing one of the most important academic medical initiatives in the country.

Reporting Relationships : The SAVP / CDO reports directly to the Senior Vice President for Medical Affairs and Dean of Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin and serves as a key member of her senior leadership team. The SAVP / CDO also maintains dotted-line reporting relationships to the Chief Administrative Officer for Dell Medical School and UT Medicine and the Universitys Vice President for Development, aligning fundraising strategy and operations across UT Medicine and Texas Development.

Significant Working Relationships : Dell Medical School academic, research, and clinical leadership; UT Austin Presidents Office and Executive Leadership; Vice President for Development and Texas Development senior leadership team; Department chairs, faculty, and physician leaders across UT Medicine; University of Texas System leadership; Clinical partners and affiliates, and future UT Medicine collaborators; Philanthropic advisory councils, volunteer leaders, and high-net-worth donors.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities : Deep institutional appreciation and the ability to effectively articulate the mission, excellence, and strategic relevance of UT Austin, Dell Medical School and UT Medicine to a broad audience. A demonstrated ability to scale an emerging development program, growing revenue, building infrastructure, and creating a high-performance culture. Political savvy and the ability to collaborate seamlessly with senior academic, clinical, and administrative leadership, leveraging their time and voice to maximize philanthropic potential. A persuasive and compelling communicator, with the capacity to translate complex scientific and clinical concepts into accessible narratives for donors and stakeholders. A transparent, approachable, and empowering leadership style, with a strong track record of recruiting, mentoring, and retaining exceptional talent. Decisive, entrepreneurial, and comfortable leading through ambiguity; able to balance long-term vision with immediate goals and opportunities. Deep knowledge of grateful patient fundraising, donor privacy and compliance (e.g., HIPAA), and the unique dynamics of development in academic medicine. Familiarity with emerging technologies and data platforms such as AI, analytics, and machine learning to inform strategy and optimize fundraising outcomes. Financially astute, with a strong sense of operational efficiency and a commitment to maximizing the impact of resources.

Qualifications : The ideal SAVP / CDO is a strategic, values-driven fundraising leader with a proven track record of building and leading high-performing advancement teams in complex, mission-driven environments, ideally in healthcare, academic medicine, or higher education. They bring deep expertise in development, best practices, and a history of elevating fundraising operations through innovation, collaboration, and disciplined execution. This leader will have significant experience advising executive leadership and contributing to institutional strategy. They will excel at building relationships across a highly matrixed university and medical system, forging strong alliances with academic, clinical, research, and advancement partners. Passionate about UT Austins mission and the transformative potential of Dell Medical School and UT Medicine, the VP / CDO will be a compelling storyteller who can communicate a powerful philanthropic vision that inspires donors, faculty, and community. A creative problem-solver and data-informed decision-maker, they will foster an inclusive, empowering culture with a focus on long-term sustainability and measurable impact.

Education and Experience : Bachelors degree required; Masters degree preferred. Expertise in donor strategy, campaign planning, pipeline development, and stewardship grounded in metrics, accountability, and philanthropic best practices. Minimum of 12 years of progressive development leadership experience, with demonstrated success in healthcare or academic medicine strongly preferred. Experience serving on a senior leadership team and contributing at the strategic level in a complex, matrixed organization. Proven ability to lead transformational fundraising efforts, including capital campaigns and programmatic initiatives, with direct experience securing eight-figure gifts from individuals, foundations, and corporations.

Working Environment / Equipment : Standard office environment. Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation. Use of manual dexterity. Salary : Open.

Required Materials : Resume / CV; 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor. Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers : You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will