Tarleton State University

Tarleton State University

Director of Development, Division of Health Sciences

Stephenville, TX · Director · Part-time

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Entry-level history60
PERM / green-card track50
Fits your clock70

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About the role

  • Tarleton State University, a distinguished Doctoral National Comprehensive University, invites applications for the position of Director of Development for the Division of Health Sciences.
  • As part of a vibrant academic community dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and service, this role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a university that values innovation, collaboration, and inclusive growth.
  • Join us in advancing knowledge and transforming lives-on campus and beyond.

Responsibilities

  • Cultivate existing relationships to increase current philanthropic support.
  • Work closely with Institutional Advancement and Division leadership to develop fundraising priorities.
  • Proactively identify new prospects and build relationships with the intent of securing major, leadership, planned, and principal gifts.
  • Make personal visits, create proposals, and write digital correspondence as primary methods of donor engagement. Plan, organize, coordinate, and manage daily activities to maximize gift solicitation efforts and events.
  • Use all available University resources to identify, cultivate, and solicit major gift support to Division and university programs.
  • Collaborate with University partners/other development officers or units to coordinate fundraising strategies for donors with multiple interests.
  • May work to design donor and volunteer cultivation events to attract and retain interest in the Division and affiliated programs.
  • Proactively represent Tarleton State University and the Division at external events to identify prospects and grow the network of support.
  • Develop and manage a portfolio of individual, corporate, and foundation prospects capable of making significant gifts to secure gift commitments.
  • Plan and implement programs that include measurable targets and metrics for each fiscal year (e.g., cultivation, personal visits, stewardship activities, solicitations).

Requirements

  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Major Responsibilities/Duty/Task satisfactorily.
  • The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
  • Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
  • Knowledge of fundraising, public relations, marketing, and/or sales.
  • Knowledge of database, word processing, and spreadsheet applications
  • Ability to multitask and work cooperatively and harmoniously with others.
  • Problem-solving skills, creativity, positivity, and the ability to manage several assignments simultaneously are required
  • Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered.
  • Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree.
  • Master's Degree Preferred.

Compensation

  • The target base annual salary is commensurate and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position.

Benefits

  • Other duties as assigned by advancement leadership in consultation with the Vice President for the Division of Health Sciences.
  • Five years of fundraising experience or relevant experience, with preference given to fundraising in higher education.
  • We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and qualifying part-time employees.
  • Our Careers Page offers an overview of the great benefits we offer; for detailed information visit our Benefits Information page.

Equal opportunity

  • Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025.
  • In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission.
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