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Director of Development

UT Dallas
Richardson, TX, US
Full-time

Reporting to the Assistant Dean of Development and Alumni Relations, this position is the primary development officer for the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS).

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the Assistant Dean, faculty and other development staff to perform the primary tasks required to support the activities of major gift solicitations 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 (Master's preferred) 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.

The position requires occasional evening / weekend hours, as well as some travel. Salary will be commensurate with experience, education, and abilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Director of Development will work directly with the Assistant Dean, staff, and individual faculty as needed to arrange speaking opportunities, events, tours of research laboratories and other facilities that will build mutually beneficial relationships with individuals, foundations, and corporations to further the mission of The Jonsson School and the University to support UTD's mission to deliver an extremely high-quality public education to the DFW Region.

A successful candidate will show an interest in creating a collaborative, open-minded and trust-filled environment that supports the Jonsson School's efforts across the UT Dallas Campus and the DFW Region.

The successful candidate should possess a passion for public education and for the fields of engineering and computer science.

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 will have a commitment to self-improvement and continuously improve their leadership, skills, and knowledge through a relentless pursuit of perfection.

Advise individuals, foundations, and corporations with the capacity and interest to make a major philanthropic commitment in support of the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science.

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 manage and build 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. Some international travel might be required.

Collaborate with other staff in the Office of Development and Alumni Relations, including marketing, communications, annual giving, gift planning, and corporate and foundation relations to develop effective approaches to major gift cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.

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 :

  • Competitive Salary
  • Tuition Benefits
  • 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
  • Dental / Vision / AD&D
  • 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.

Visit https : / / hr.utdallas.edu / employees / benefits / for more information.

If you are looking for a rewarding career opportunity with great benefits? Look no further! Join our team!

Important Message

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.

EOE, including disability / veterans. 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 .

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