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Director of International Advancement - Asia

Director of International Advancement - Asia

University of Texas at AustinAustin, TX, United States
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Job Posting Title :

Director of International Advancement - Asia

Hiring Department :

University Development Office

Position Open To : All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours :

40

FLSA Status : Exempt

Earliest Start Date :

Oct 01, 2025

Position Duration : Expected to Continue

Location : AUSTIN, TX

Job Details : General Notes

About The University of Texas at Austin

What starts here changes the world.

The University of Texas at Austin, founded in 1883, ranks among the 40 best universities in the world with top national programs across 19 colleges and schools. By creating educational opportunities for all and leading cutting-edge research at scale, the University fosters positive social change, technological advancement, and economic progress showing the world that change really does start here.

Following our 10-year strategic plan, UT will become the world's highest-impact public research university, unleashing knowledge, opportunity and innovation from the heart of Texas.

Learn more about UT's mission and values , leadership and Change Starts Here strategic plan .

Why Join Texas Development?

The University of Texas at Austin is on the front lines of the future : sparking the imagination, driving discovery and transforming lives. And it's only possible because generous supporters believe in the power and promise of our state's flagship university to change the world.

Together, through one of the largest fundraising efforts in our state's history, we will support our people, amplify the unmatched potential of our place, and lead innovation through world-changing pursuits. With nearly $5 billion raised over the past six years, Texas Development is quickly becoming one of the best fundraising programs in higher education.

Texas Development is a dynamic community of more than 450 fundraising professionals across the Forty Acres. We strive to reach the highest levels of achievement and success in all that we do by creating meaningful and powerful experiences for our donors.

Join us and change the world .

Benefits

The University provides a competitive benefits package that includes insurance and retirement benefits in addition to other programs and services.

Texas Development supports growth by offering professional development opportunities that help every team member accomplish their goals, enrich their skillset and deepen their engagement with UT.

Purpose

The Director of Advancement - Asia is responsible for leading and executing advancement strategies to engage high-potential constituencies and drive philanthropic support for The University of Texas at Austin in Asia, with primary focus on Korea, Japan, and Singapore. This role develops and implements plans for curated engagement of prospects, identifies, cultivates, and stewards high-profile, high-capacity individual prospects, with an emphasis on major and principal gift fundraising. The position reports to a Senior Director of Advancement and collaborates closely with academic units and university-wide partners.

Responsibilities

Alumni and Donor Engagement

Travel to the assigned region 3-4 times per fiscal year.

Identify and implement opportunities for alumni to remain connected and contribute through advocacy, investment, and impact.

Represent the university at regional events to elevate institutional visibility and philanthropic potential.

Strengthen the volunteer leadership pipeline by identifying and supporting regional candidates for advisory councils and boards.

Lead at least one high-level engagement event annually and support broader university programming in the region.

Gather and share regional intelligence, philanthropic trends, and strategic insights to inform advancement planning.

Fundraising and Stewardship

Manage an active portfolio of 40-80 prospective donors.

Qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gifts ranging from $100,000 to $1,000,000+.

Achieve annual fundraising goals of $2,000,000-$5,000,000 within 24 months of hire.

Develop and deliver compelling proposals and stewardship plans tailored to donor interests.

Maintain accurate and timely documentation in VIP, including contact reports, strategies, proposals, and forecasting.

Draft follow-up communications such as reports, letters, and gift agreements.

Corporate and Industry Relations

Collaborate with Corporate and Industry Relations teams to identify, redirect, and leverage strategic partnerships with international corporations that may result from regional work with individual prospects.

Support opportunities for corporate sponsorships, research funding, faculty collaboration, student experiential learning, and philanthropic investment.

Campus Partnerships

Coordinate with Texas Global to redirect alumni and prospects interested in academic partnerships with foreign institutions.

Partner with TexasExes, the alumni association to align alumni engagement strategies and amplify impact through their initiatives.

Work collaboratively with faculty, academic leaders, and development colleagues to identify and pursue cross-campus funding opportunities.

Ensure regional advancement efforts align with the university's international advancement strategy.

Serve as regional advisor on philanthropic opportunities, risks, and cultural considerations.

Other Duties as Assigned

Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree.

Demonstrated success in full-cycle donor engagement and major gift fundraising.

High emotional intelligence, adaptability, and results orientation.

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Strategic and creative thinking with strong project management capabilities.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.

Willingness and ability to travel frequently.

Professionalism, discretion, and cultural competency.

Comfort working across time zones and various cultural contexts.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Proficiency in Korean, Japanese, or another regional language, or experience working with stakeholders in Korea, Japan, or Singapore.

Familiarity with philanthropic customs, donor expectations, and cultural protocols in East and Southeast Asia.

Experience developing and executing international advancement strategies, including prospect research and pipeline development.

Proven ability to collaborate across functions such as alumni relations, communications, and institutional donor relations.

Salary Range

$120,000.00+ depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

Works in standard office conditions, in a shared office environment, with repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

Some evening and weekend hours may be required during peak periods and special events.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States. This position is not eligible for sponsorship of work visas.

This position has a preference for candidates based in or near Austin, Texas. However, we welcome remote applicants basedwho have convenient access to major airports, enabling regular travel to key regions relevant to the role.

Required Materials

Applications must include :

Resume / CV

Letter of interest

Three work references with contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers : You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. 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.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers : As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. 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.

Employment Eligibility :

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion / transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility :

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. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks :

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer :

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.

Pay Transparency :

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. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification :

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify :

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following :

  • E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
  • Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
  • Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance :

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031 .

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.

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