University of Texas at Austin Staff

Assistant Director of Development, Leadership Giving

AUSTIN, TX · Director · Contract

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About the role

This job is not suitable for remote work and is expected to work regular on-site hours.
Assistant or Associate Director may be hired based on experience and qualifications of the candidate selected for the position.
This will be accomplished in accordance with all Federal, State, NCAA, Conference and Institutional Regulations.

Serve as lead for projects and assignments in support of leadership giving priorities and fundraising goals.
Aggressively identify, and formally qualify, new major and planned gift prospects by developing and executing long-range and short-range strategies and plans to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward prospects, producing a continuous stream of donors capable of making gifts of $100,000 or more to the Longhorn Foundation.
Collaborate with the Prospect Research, Management & Analysis team to assess prospects and develop strategies designed to realize the current and life-time giving potential of individual prospects.
Develop and manage a portfolio of 100 -150 major gift prospects focusing on solicitations of $100,000 and above with mature prospects.
Emphasis on portfolio and program building is to be expected in the first 2 years.

Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to project the image of the University of Texas and the Athletics Department with dignity and grace regardless of circumstances and environments.
Bachelor's degree.
Additional hours will be required to include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Travel is required.
Required Materials
Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section
you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
As a Non-Confidential Employee, individuals employed in this position will report incidents of such prohibited conduct to the University's Title IX Coordinator or Deputy Title IX Coordinator as required by applicable law or University policy.

Master's degree.
Two years of experience assisting with fundraising or sales programs.
Affiliation with the University of Texas at Austin and/or as a former student-athlete or alumni.
Driving Required
This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license.
The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence.
If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident.
Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
Develop and manage a portfolio of 100 -150 major gift prospects focusing on solicitations of $100,000 and above with mature prospects.
Conduct at least 200 strategic in-person moves with prospects and donors per year, and participate in a minimum of 20 solicitations per year.
Within 18 months of start date, consistently produce 2M+ per year.
Support annual fund initiatives, including but not limited to season ticket sales and renewals, Longhorn Foundation membership, and The DeLoss Dodds Leadership Team membership program.

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. ----
Retirement Plan Eligibility:
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Actively participate in assigned education and training programs.
In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Texas Education Code Sec.

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action.
The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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