Associate Director of Development, Cockrell School of Engineering

Associate Director Of Development, Cockrell School Of Engineering

The Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) is a global leader in technology innovation and engineering education. The Cockrell School embodies the innovative spirit of Austin, recruiting top companies and launching successful careers.

Purpose

The Cockrell School of Engineering is seeking an Associate Director for Development who will develop, execute, and drive a major giving strategy for the Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering in addition to cultivating relationships with that alumni base to elevate the department's major gift fundraising output during the current What Starts Here campaign that is university wide. Position includes significant travel and is an in-office role.

Responsibilities

• Manage an active portfolio of 50 to 90 prospective donors.
• Engage in the delivery of funding proposals to prospective and current donors, qualification efforts, strategy development, relationship building and closing of major and principal gift(s) of $100,000+ for the Cockrell School of Engineering.
• Participate in goal setting, proposal preparation, strategy development, and stewardship as required for donors in the portfolio.
• Within 18 months of start date, consistently produce $2,000,000+ per year.
• Successfully and consistently deliver funding proposals to prospective and current donors.
• Effectively work with, communicate with, and collaborate with faculty, academic leaders, and other development staff to develop campus-wide funding opportunities and reach campaign goals.
• Maintain appropriate electronic documentation on a timely basis, including engagement activities, proposal tracking, contact reports, donor strategies, and forecasting in VIP.
• Record timely reports, letters, proposals, or gift agreements following a donor contact.
• Work collaboratively, proactively, and in a professional, service-oriented manner with all University development officers to further the development goals of the University.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Salary Range

$65,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

Work Shift

Required Materials

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