Assistant/Associate/Director of Development - Engineering

🇺🇸 Remote - US 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Development & Advancement 🗓️ March 19th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

The University of Houston is hiring an Assistant/Associate/Director of Development - Engineering. The role involves managing a portfolio of major gift donors and prospects to support university-wide initiatives and the Cullen College of Engineering, developing and implementing fundraising strategies, and collaborating with faculty, staff, and volunteers to enhance donor engagement and philanthropic growth.

Highlights

Manage a portfolio of major gift donors, focusing on prospects with gifts of $100,000 or more.
Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward prospects and donors in coordination with faculty, staff, and volunteers.
Provide guidance on major gifts and fundraising strategies to assigned colleges or units.
Create and implement development plans and manage resources for assigned college components as needed.
Administer advancement activities including alumni relations, special events, and media relations for assigned college or unit.
Participate in university-wide development initiatives.
Required to have a 4-year degree or equivalent specialized training related to the discipline.
Experience requirements vary by role level: Assistant Director (1 year), Associate Director (3 years), Director (5 years) of directly related experience.
Education and experience are interchangeable to meet qualification requirements.
Salary is commensurate with experience and education.