Director of Development, College of Business
Job Details
Job Title
Director of Development, College of Business
Agency
Tarleton State University
Department
Division of Institutional Advancement
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Stephenville, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Tarleton State University, a distinguished Doctoral National Comprehensive University, invites applications for the position of Director of Development for the Dr. Sam Pack College of Business. As part of a vibrant academic community dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and service, this role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a university that values innovation, collaboration, and inclusive growth. Join us in advancing knowledge and transforming lives—on campus and beyond. Tarleton State University continues to grow its impact across Texas, with four distinct campuses located in Stephenville, Fort Worth, RELLIS-Bryan and Waco, along with a robust online community that extends our reach even further.
At the heart of it all is Stephenville, where Tarleton State offers a dynamic environment for faculty and staff. From a lively live music scene and numerous local festivals to rich traditions rooted in the surrounding community, Stephenville provides a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere.
No matter where you're located—on campus or online—you are part of a mission that transforms lives and makes a difference across the state of Texas and beyond.
Important Immigration Information:
A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Tarleton State University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Tarleton State University subject to this fee.
In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.
The Division of Advancement at Tarleton State University is seeking a proven fundraiser to serve as the Director of Development for the Dr. Sam Pack College of Business.
Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Development with guidance and direction from the Vice President for Advancement, the successful candidate will serve as the lead fundraiser for the Dr. Sam Pack College of Business. Specifically, the successful candidate will build a comprehensive development program for the College featuring both annual giving and major gift elements.
A core focus will be expanded external engagement, new donor acquisition, and heightened alumni involvement. Coordination with Advancement’s annual fund and donor relations director will be paramount. Growing alumni giving to the College, at all levels, will represent a central indicator of success.
The successful candidate will be expected to collaborate with the director of annual giving and donor relations to establish and execute a defined, strategic donor-appreciation strategy that keeps supporters engaged and expands both their active involvement with the College and their philanthropic support.
The Director will leverage extended alumni engagement to develop a growing cohort of major gift-level donors. It will be the Director’s responsibility to acutely align prospects with the priorities of the College, as established by the dean, to enable excellence in teaching, research, and community-based outreach.
Position is in-office, located in Stephenville, Texas with work hours of Monday to Friday; from 8am to 5pm or as work requirements indicate. Serves as Campus Security Authority (CSA).
Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Vice President for Advancement and supervision of the Associate Vice President for Development in consultation with the Pack College of Business dean, the Director of Development will fulfill responsibilities such as but not limited to:
- Work closely with Advancement leadership to enable specific events and opportunities established by the Office of the President, with the Director expected to provide dedicated support to ensure full coordination and successful execution.
- Assume a supporting and coordinating role for the College on all applicable presidential events involving the college and college leadership. It will be the Director’s responsibility to fulfill requirements for the College as established by the Office of the President for Presidential events and experiences. Such requirements may include:
- Providing information essential to guest lists.
- Supporting operational facets of select events.
- Providing information essential to presidential briefings.
- Supporting strategic engagement through the President’s Office such as:
- President’s Suite for Tarleton State Football.
- The Tarleton State University Gala.
- President’s Suite for Tarleton State Basketball.
- Identifying sources of support and sponsorship for presidential events.
- Provide prompt and professional responses to the Office of the President related to requests for information.
- Evaluate the existing College of Business donor base to identify philanthropic opportunities.
- Execute concentrated prospect research to prioritize the College’s donor portfolio and identify early opportunities for impact.
- Collaborate closely with the College of Business dean and leadership to codify priorities established by the dean that align with philanthropic funding.
- Align philanthropic prospects with COB strategic priorities to successfully advance the dean’s vision and the mission of the College.
- Subscribe to Institutional Advancement’s moves-management model to demonstrate success vis-à-vis defined fundraising goals:
- Solicitations.
- Gifts closed.
- Donors engaged.
- Donors retained.
- New donors acquired.
- Collaborate with Advancement Services to diligently execute concentrated prospect research to identify new sources of support.
- Partner with Advancement’s director of foundation relations to pursue foundation funding aligned with approved priorities.
- Serve as lead coordinator on major College of Business events following direction from the dean and College of Business leadership.
- Team with Advancement’s annual fund and donor relations director to develop a best-practice strategy to increase the number of donors to the College (at all levels)
- Team with Advancement’s annual fund and donor relations director to leverage the Texan Excellence Fund to expand, at growing levels, the College’s alumni giving percentage.
- Team with Advancement’s annual fund and donor relations director to establish and deliver consistent, targeted stewardship through the College of Business that maintains engagement with donors and incentivizes additional giving.
- Team with Advancement’s annual fund and donor relations director to support donor-centric events for the College that yield important revenue for the College and personalized experiences for donors.
Minimum Requirements
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience. Master’s Degree Preferred.
- Five (5) years of professional fundraising experience, with strong preference given to a candidate with higher education fundraising experience or related experience.
Location: Stephenville, TX
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Salary Range:
The target base annual salary range is $53,745 up to $76,321 and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position.
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and qualifying part-time employees. Our Careers Page offers an overview of the great benefits we offer; for detailed information visit our Benefits Information page.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application for consideration. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.
Application Procedure:
During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via "Submit" action.
Employment applications must include:
- Completed online application
- Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications
- Curriculum Vitae or Resume
- At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information
Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
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