Extended Job Title
Senior Director of Development
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.
Requisition ID
41081BR
Travel Required
Up to 50%
Major/Essential Functions
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 giving, 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.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Experience supervising others. Demonstrated success in securing philanthropic gifts great than $1M to support the higher education institutions. 5+ years experience working within university development or alumni relations.
Grant Funded?
No
Minimum Hire Rate
6354.42
Pay Basis
Monthly
Work Location
Lubbock
Preferred Qualifications
Proven record of accomplishment in fundraising; having personally secured major gifts of $100,000 to $1 million plus; and annual production of $2 million plus per year. Excellent writing skills. Familiarity with technical disciplines. Experience working with university leadership to advance relationships that will lead to their investment in priority areas.
Department
Texas Tech Office of Advancement
Required Attachments
Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV
Job Type
Full Time
Job Group
Development Professionals
Shift
Day
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree plus eight (8) years development or sales experience.
Does this position work in a research laboratory?
No
About the Department and/or College
The Texas Tech University Office of Advancement works with a broad array of university 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 University recently announced the public phase of its first comprehensive campaign, On & On. The campaign is focused on philanthropic impact in four areas: Transform Lives, Fuel Academic Excellence, Elevate Campus & Community, and Build Champions. The campaign has a goal of raising $1.2B in philanthropic support before August 31, 2028.
The Office of Advancement is searching to fill a position within the Texas Tech University Whitacre College of Engineering. The Whitacre College of Engineering is one of the original academic areas of Texas Tech which opened in 1925. Today, there are seven departments which offer 9 bachelor's, 13 master's and eight doctoral degrees as well as two graduate certificate programs. Our mission is to educate young people to solve problems that help society through the application of math, science and ingenuity. Our supporters and donors consistently invest approximately $10M a year to impact our students and assist faculty research solutions to the largest challenges in society.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. We are partnering with Dickerson Bakker for this search, and Amber Christoferson is leading the process. Please reach out to her at amber@dickersonbakker.com to learn more.
Safety Information
Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.
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.
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
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.
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