The University of Texas at Dallas
Director of Development and Alumni Relations
🇺🇸 Richardson, TX
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $90K
💻 Development & Advancement
🗓️ June 23rd, 2025
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University of Texas at Dallas is hiring a Director of Development and Alumni Relations. The role involves serving as the primary development officer responsible for major gift solicitations to support the Hobson Wildenthal Honors College, the Office of Graduate Education, and the Office of Undergraduate Education, while collaborating with various university leaders and staff to foster relationships and enhance fundraising efforts.
Highlights
- Primary responsibility for major gift and principal gift solicitations, including planned gifts as appropriate.
- Support alumni relations activities in a secondary role.
- Collaborate with Deans, Associate Deans, Assistant Deans, faculty, staff, and development and alumni relations teams.
- Manage a portfolio of major gift prospects and document all activities in the university's donor management database.
- Required to travel within North Texas and other regions to engage potential donors.
- Minimum qualification: Bachelor's degree with five or more years of fundraising experience.
- Preferred skills: Experience in major gift solicitations, relationship management, outstanding speaking, writing, and time-management skills.
- Position requires occasional evening/weekend hours and some travel.
- Salary range: $90,000 and dependent on qualifications.
- Hybrid remote work environment available, must reside in Texas with ability to be on campus within 24 hours' notice.
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Director of Development and Alumni Relations
Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number | S06458P
Position Title | Director of Development and Alumni Relations
Functional Title | Director of Development and Alumni Relations, Hobson Wildenthal Honors College, Office of Undergraduate Education and Office of Graduate Education
Department | Development and Alumni Relations
Salary Range | $90,000 - DOQ
Pay Basis | Monthly
Position Status | Regular full-time
Location | Richardson
Position End Date (if temporary) |
Posting Open Date | 06/20/2024
Posting Close Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Desired Start Date | 07/15/2024
Job Summary | A successful candidate for this role will be excited to join the collaborative, open-minded and trust-filled environment that supports the development and alumni relations efforts of the Hobson Wildenthal Honors College, the Office of Graduate Education, and the Office of Undergraduate Education. The successful candidate should possess a passion for public education. In addition, he/she should possess a high level of respect for all people and a customer service mentality that emphasizes the importance of relationships. The Director of Development and Alumni Relations will be intellectually curious and committed to continuously improving their leadership, skills, and knowledge,
Reporting to the Senior Director of Development and Alumni Relations, this position is the primary development officer for the Hobson Wildenthal Honors College, the Office of Graduate Education and the Office of Undergraduate Education. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the Deans, Associate Deans, Assistant Deans, faculty and staff, and other development and alumni relations staff to perform the primary tasks required to support the activities of major gift and principal gift solicitations, including planned gifts as appropriate, and a secondary role supporting alumni relations activities.
Minimum Education and Experience | Bachelor’s degree with five or more years of fundraising experience.
Preferred Education and Experience | Candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree and at least five years of development expertise, including experience with major gift solicitations and relationship management. Demonstrated experience with managing high-level relationships is required. Candidates must also possess outstanding speaking, writing, and time-management skills. The position requires occasional evening/weekend hours, as well as some travel. Salary will be commensurate with experience, education, and abilities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities | Advise individuals, foundations, and corporations with the capacity and interest to make a major philanthropic commitment in support of these units. Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward a pool of individual prospects and document all prospect activity in the University’s alumni and donor management database. In addition, the successful candidate should manage and build a portfolio of potential or qualified major gift prospects. Travel as needed throughout North Texas and other regions where large concentrations of potential donors are located.
Collaborate with other staff in the Office of Development and Alumni Relations, including alumni relations, annual giving, communications and marketing, corporate and foundation relations, donor relations, gift planning and research to develop effective approaches to major gift cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
The Director of Development and Alumni Relations will work directly with the Senior Director, Dean, Associate Deans, Assistant Deans, and individual faculty and staff as needed to identify and execute a development and alumni relationship strategy focused on raising major gifts of $25,000 or more to support UTD’s mission to deliver an extremely high-quality public education.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions |
Physical Activities |
Working Conditions |
Additional Information | The position requires occasional evening/weekend hours, as well as some travel. Salary will be commensurate with experience, education, and abilities.
Remote Work Notice:
Hybrid remote work environment available and a UT Dallas Remote Work Agreement is required upon employment. Use of personal computer and other standard office equipment may be required. Must be located within the State of Texas (or Must be located within the DFW Area) and have the ability to be on campus with 24 hours of notice.
What We Can Offer
UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an employee-friendly and supportive work environment. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package that is effective as of your hire date includes:
Competitive Salary Tuition Benefits Internal Training BCBS PPO Medical insurance – 100% paid for full-time employees PPO and DHMO Dental Insurance Plan – PPO plans include ortho benefits Vision Insurance Long and short-term disability TRS Retirement Plan – defined benefit plan offering lifetime annuity upon retirement Voluntary Retirement Plan Options – additional savings opportunities with Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans and Deferred Compensation Plans Dental/Vision/AD&D Paid time off Paid Holidays Paid Winter Break Fertility Benefits Remote Work Options – approved by department
All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program.Visit https://hr.utdallas.edu/employees/benefits/ for more information.
If you are looking for a rewarding career opportunity with great benefits? Look no further! Join our team!
Special Instructions Summary |
Important Message | 1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.
2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator.
Position Title | Director of Development and Alumni Relations
Functional Title | Director of Development and Alumni Relations, Hobson Wildenthal Honors College, Office of Undergraduate Education and Office of Graduate Education
Department | Development and Alumni Relations
Salary Range | $90,000 - DOQ
Pay Basis | Monthly
Position Status | Regular full-time
Location | Richardson
Position End Date (if temporary) |
Posting Open Date | 06/20/2024
Posting Close Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Desired Start Date | 07/15/2024
Job Summary | A successful candidate for this role will be excited to join the collaborative, open-minded and trust-filled environment that supports the development and alumni relations efforts of the Hobson Wildenthal Honors College, the Office of Graduate Education, and the Office of Undergraduate Education. The successful candidate should possess a passion for public education. In addition, he/she should possess a high level of respect for all people and a customer service mentality that emphasizes the importance of relationships. The Director of Development and Alumni Relations will be intellectually curious and committed to continuously improving their leadership, skills, and knowledge,
Reporting to the Senior Director of Development and Alumni Relations, this position is the primary development officer for the Hobson Wildenthal Honors College, the Office of Graduate Education and the Office of Undergraduate Education. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the Deans, Associate Deans, Assistant Deans, faculty and staff, and other development and alumni relations staff to perform the primary tasks required to support the activities of major gift and principal gift solicitations, including planned gifts as appropriate, and a secondary role supporting alumni relations activities.
Minimum Education and Experience | Bachelor’s degree with five or more years of fundraising experience.
Preferred Education and Experience | Candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree and at least five years of development expertise, including experience with major gift solicitations and relationship management. Demonstrated experience with managing high-level relationships is required. Candidates must also possess outstanding speaking, writing, and time-management skills. The position requires occasional evening/weekend hours, as well as some travel. Salary will be commensurate with experience, education, and abilities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities | Advise individuals, foundations, and corporations with the capacity and interest to make a major philanthropic commitment in support of these units. Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward a pool of individual prospects and document all prospect activity in the University’s alumni and donor management database. In addition, the successful candidate should manage and build a portfolio of potential or qualified major gift prospects. Travel as needed throughout North Texas and other regions where large concentrations of potential donors are located.
Collaborate with other staff in the Office of Development and Alumni Relations, including alumni relations, annual giving, communications and marketing, corporate and foundation relations, donor relations, gift planning and research to develop effective approaches to major gift cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
The Director of Development and Alumni Relations will work directly with the Senior Director, Dean, Associate Deans, Assistant Deans, and individual faculty and staff as needed to identify and execute a development and alumni relationship strategy focused on raising major gifts of $25,000 or more to support UTD’s mission to deliver an extremely high-quality public education.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions |
Physical Activities |
Working Conditions |
Additional Information | The position requires occasional evening/weekend hours, as well as some travel. Salary will be commensurate with experience, education, and abilities.
Remote Work Notice:
Hybrid remote work environment available and a UT Dallas Remote Work Agreement is required upon employment. Use of personal computer and other standard office equipment may be required. Must be located within the State of Texas (or Must be located within the DFW Area) and have the ability to be on campus with 24 hours of notice.
What We Can Offer
UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an employee-friendly and supportive work environment. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package that is effective as of your hire date includes:
Competitive Salary Tuition Benefits Internal Training BCBS PPO Medical insurance – 100% paid for full-time employees PPO and DHMO Dental Insurance Plan – PPO plans include ortho benefits Vision Insurance Long and short-term disability TRS Retirement Plan – defined benefit plan offering lifetime annuity upon retirement Voluntary Retirement Plan Options – additional savings opportunities with Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans and Deferred Compensation Plans Dental/Vision/AD&D Paid time off Paid Holidays Paid Winter Break Fertility Benefits Remote Work Options – approved by department
All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program.Visit https://hr.utdallas.edu/employees/benefits/ for more information.
If you are looking for a rewarding career opportunity with great benefits? Look no further! Join our team!
Special Instructions Summary |
Important Message | 1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.
2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Please indicate your highest degree level:
- None
- Associate's
- Bachelor's
- Master's
- Juris Doctor
- PhD or equivalent
- Please indicate years of relevant experience:
- None
- Less than one year
- One to three years
- Three to five years
- Five years plus
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
- Veteran Employment Preference - Form DD-214
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800 West Campbell Road, AD3.418
Richardson,
TX 75080-3021
800 West Campbell Road, AD3.418
Richardson,
TX 75080-3021
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