Assistant/Associate/Director of Development - Engineering

Department: Development

Salary: Commensurate with Experience/Education

The University of Houston is seeking dynamic results driven professionals to join our Division of Advancement & Alumni.This position supports our Cullen College of Engineering, offering opportunities to contribute to strategic fundraising efforts, donor engagement, and long-term philanthropic growth. As part of a collaborative and mission driven team, successful candidates will have the opportunity to serve diverse academic and programmatic areas, helping advance the University's goals including our Can't Stop Houston Centennial Campaign.The department will either be hiring an Assistant/Associate/ or Director of Development of Engineering. If you're passionate about making an impact through higher education fundraising and ready to grow your career at a Tier One public research institution, we encourage you to explore these opportunities. Manages a portfolio of major gifts donors and prospects in support of university-wide initiatives or for one or more assigned colleges or units. Possesses a high level of knowledge and expertise on major gifts and fundraising in general, and at least a mid-level knowledge of planned giving.

1. Manages a portfolio of prospects which are mostly at the level of $100,000 to more.
2. Identifies, cultivates and solicits prospects and stewards donors; works with faculty, staff and volunteers as appropriate.
3. Provides guidance to the college or unit on major gifts, other developments, and fundraising matters.
4. If assigned to a college or unit, may be responsible for creating and implementing a development plan for components within the assigned college, including resource management.
5. May administer other advancement activities, such as alumni relations, publications, special events, media relations, etc. for an assigned college or unit.
6. Participates in University-wide development activities as needed.
7. Performs other job-related duties as required.

MQ: Education; Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4-year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed. Experience: Requires a minimum of five (5) years of directly job-related experience. Assistant Director: Experience: Requires a minimum of one (1) year of directly job-related experience. Associate Director: Experience: Requires a minimum of three (3) years of directly job-related experience. Director: Experience: Requires a minimum of five (5) years of directly job-related experience. - Department is willing to accept education in lieu of experience. - Department is willing to accecpt experience in lieu of education.