Dallas / Ft. Worth
Associate Director of Development - Texas Tech Online
39029BR
Texas Tech Office of Advancement
Position Description
Performs the administrative duties of planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating special development efforts. Responsibilities may include : cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of individual, foundation, and corporate support for the TTU / System;
adherence to the prospect management system; and plans, coordinates and evaluates development goals. Responsible for fiscal management of development goals.
Work is performed under general supervision with broad latitude for initiative.
About the University
Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral / Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution.
Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students.
As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School.
The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce.
It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
About Lubbock : Referred to as the "Hub City" because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land.
With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas.
Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities.
Lubbock's Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.
About the Department and / or College
The Texas Tech University Office of Advancement works with a broad array of supporters to identify and match opportunities at the university with the interests of donors, ultimately facilitating impact in higher education that leads to endless possibilities.
Our professional fundraising team members are responsible for building meaningful relationships with donors through consistent interaction and meaningful visits that move them through the donor cultivation cycle.
Texas Tech Online Texas Tech DFW
The Office of Advancement is searching to fill a position supporting Texas Tech Online and based out of Texas Tech DFW. Texas Tech Online strives to bring opportunities to earn a Texas Tech degree directly to students and accommodate their unique circumstances.
Texas Tech DFW is a multi-purpose site in Irving that offers hybrid online academic programs, student services, meeting spaces, and event services, and fosters community partnerships to support local education and regional economic development.
Texas Tech recently launched the Texas Tech 10K Degree Completion Program which opens the door for individuals to finish their bachelor's degree.
This program provides an affordable path for students who have at least 80 credits to complete their degree for as little as $10,000.
TTU Online and TTU DFW is making the dream of a college degree possible through their innovative approach.
Major / Essential Functions
- Qualify, manage, and build meaningful relationships with a portfolio of 100-150 donors whose philanthropic interests align with the University's strategic vision.
- Develop robust fundraising opportunities, solicit donors for philanthropic gifts, and secure major gifts as outlined in annual plans.
- Meet goals for key metrics such as substantial contacts, visits, portfolio penetration, and solicitations as established each fiscal year in annual plans.
- Adhere to procedures and best practices regarding documenting donor interactions, annual giving, donor engagement and stewardship, alumni relations, events, gift processing, and utilizing the donor alumni database.
- Represent Texas Tech University, the TTU Office of Advancement, and Texas Tech Online at university, alumni, and community events in a professional manner.
- Maintain a collaborative culture and serve as a great colleague within the TTU Office of Advancement, with TTUS Institutional Advancement, within Texas Tech Online, and across the University in an effort to strengthen the philanthropic culture at TTU.
- Assist your direct supervisor (and Dean when appropriate) in developing college, school, or unit based annual plans for Texas Tech Online that aligns with the strategic vision of Texas Tech University and the TTU Office of Advancement.
- Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
- Proven track record of raising major gifts and managing a donor portfolio. A good knowledge of all aspects of fundraising including major giving, planned to give, campaign management, annual giving, donor engagement, and strategic planning.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, writing and presentation skills. Exceptional initiative and the ability to work with limited direct supervision.
Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree plus three years development or sales experience; OR a combination of education and / or related experience equal seven years.
Preferred Qualifications
Five years of experience in university development / fundraising.
Safety Information
Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.
Does this position work in a research laboratory?
Required Attachments
Cover Letter, Professional / Personal References, Resume / CV
Job Type
Full Time
Pay Basis
Monthly
Minimum Hire Rate
4186
Pay Statement
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan.
For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu / hr / payplan.
Travel Required
Up to 75%
Shift
Grant Funded?
Job Group
Business Professionals
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
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