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University of Houston

Assoc Director, Development

University of Houston, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246


Department:

Development

Salary:

Description:

Manages a portfolio of major gifts donors and prospects in support of university-wide initiatives or for one or more assigned colleges or units. Possesses some knowledge and expertise regarding personal solicitation and fundraising in general, and at least a basic knowledge of planned giving.

Manages a portfolio of prospects which are mostly at the level of $50,000 plus.

Identifies, cultivates and solicits prospects and stewards donors; works with faculty, staff and volunteers as appropriate.

Provides guidance to the college or unit on major gifts, other developments, and fundraising matters.

If assigned to a college or unit, may be responsible for creating and implementing a development plan for components within the assigned college, including resource management.

May administer other advancement activities, such as alumni relations, publications, special events, media relations, etc. for an assigned college or unit.

Participates in University-wide development activities as needed.

Performs other job-related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4-year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed.

Experience: Requires a minimum of three (3) years of directly job-related experience.

The department is willing to accept education in lieu of experience and experience in lieu of education.

This position may be eligible for Alternative Work Arrangements.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The policy of the University of Houston-System and its universities is to ensure equal opportunity in all its educational programs and activities, and all terms and conditions of employment without regard to age, race, color, disability, religion, national origin, ethnicity, military status, genetic information, sex (including gender and pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or status, or gender expression, except where such a distinction is required by law.

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