Director, Advancement - (STA015538)

UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON - DOWNTOWN   Houston, TX   Full-time     Administration / Clerical
Posted on October 18, 2024
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Director, Advancement - (STA015538) 

 

Description

 

This position is 100% on campus

Salary Range: $80,937/year or higher, commensurate with experience and/or education

JOB SUMMARY

Director of Advancement develops, implements and manages a strategic fundraising plan for assigned college or unit. This position serves as a vital liaison between the college and the business community, foundations, and alumni, fostering robust partnerships and securing essential funding. Through these efforts, the Director of Advancement ensures alignment with the college's mission and enhances its reputation and impact.

DUTIES

  • Directs development activities by identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gift prospects to support the college's strategic priorities and fundraising goals
  • Collaborates with University Advancement central office to ensure coordinated efforts and maximize fundraising success
  • Builds and maintains strong relationships with alumni, donors, business leaders, and foundation representatives to foster ongoing support and engagement
  • Serves as liaison to the external community and is the primary point of contact between the College and the local, regional, and national business communities
  • Identifies and pursues funding opportunities from foundations, preparing grant proposals and managing relationships with foundation representatives
  • Collaborates with college leadership to develop and implement fundraising strategies that align with the college's mission and goals
  • Administers other advancement activities, such as alumni relations, communications, special events, etc. for assigned college or unit

MARGINAL DUTIES

  • Participates in University-wide development activities as needed
  • Performs all other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct Reports:

  • Part-time employees

Delegation of Work:

  • Regularly assigns work to subordinate(s)

Supervision Given:

  • Has primary responsibility for conducting performance evaluations and making recommendations for hiring and dismissing employees

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge:

  • Knowledge of the trends, issues, and practices related to fundraising and advancement

Skills:

  • Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills are essential

Abilities:

  • Ability to represent the university in various capacities, including its major initiatives and units
  • Ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality, prioritize assignments, and manage time effectively while fostering relationships with colleagues, donors, volunteers, and university officials

WORK LOCATION AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Primary Work Location:

  • Works in an office environment

Physical Demands:

  • Work is performed in a typical, comfortable interior work environment that does not subject the employee to any unpleasant elements;
  • The individual has discretion in relation to walking, standing, etc., and has minimal exposure to physical risks

EEO/AA

 

Qualifications

 

Required Education:

  • Bachelor's degree

Required Experience:

  • Minimum of five (5) years of related job experience
  • Demonstrated track record of closing major gifts ranging from $50,000 to $1M+ in a high-volume fundraising environment and experience in strategically managing a portfolio of donors using efficient moves management techniques

License/Certification:

  • None required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience working in a University setting or similarly complex non-profit environment
  • Experience working with a Dean of an academic unit on philanthropic endeavors
  • Management of philanthropic volunteers, including volunteer boards/committees

  

About University of Houston Downtown

Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2024, the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is the second-largest university in Houston and has served the educational needs of the nation’s fourth-largest city since 1974. As one of four distinct public universities in the University of Houston System, UHD is a comprehensive, four-year university led by President Loren J. Blanchard. Annually, UHD educates approximately 14,000 students, boasts more than 66,000 alumni, and offers 45 bachelor’s degrees, 12 master’s degrees, and 19 online programs within four colleges: Marilyn Davies College of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Public Service, and College of Sciences and Technology. UHD has one of the lowest tuition rates in Texas.

U.S. News and World Report ranked UHD among the nation’s Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Applied Administration and Best Online Master’s Programs in Criminal Justice, as well as a Top Performer in Social Mobility. The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse ranked UHD one of the best colleges in the U.S. for its 2024 rankings, with notable distinctions:  No. 1 for diversity (tied) and No. 3 for student experience. TheStockWatcher.com called UHD a “notable institution providing high-quality online MBA programs. … UHD ensures that its graduates are well-prepared to succeed in their chosen career paths.”

UHD is one of the four distinct and separate components of the University of Houston System, which also includes the University of Houston, University of Houston-Clear Lake, and University of Houston-Victoria. Instructional Sites operated by UHD are University of Houston-Downtown Northwest, University of Houston-Downtown at Lone Star College Kingwood, and University of Houston-Downtown at Lone Star College CyFair.

The University is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, a Minority-Serving Institution, and a Military Friendly School. For more information on the University of Houston-Downtown, visit uhd.edu.

The University of Houston - Downtown is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution and recognizes protected classes of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, religion, age (40 and above), national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or status, and gender expression as required by federal law. Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

 

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