Assistant Director of Development, Arts & Sciences

Baylor University•Waco, TX
•Onsite

About The Position

This position will support the mission of the University by qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors and prospects for major gifts in support of Baylor University, focused on support for the College of Arts & Sciences.

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree and one year of relevant experience are required.
  • A valid US Driver License with a clear driving record of at least two years is required.
  • Must be able to travel outside of the state of Texas.
  • Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States.

Nice To Haves

  • A master's degree and three years of experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of donors and prospects for major gifts to Baylor, especially for their respective colleges and units
  • Assist as requested by the Assistant and the Associate VP of Development with programs to increase giving to Baylor
  • Collaborate with deans, directors, and other senior administrators on structuring, enlisting, educating, focusing, and partnering with college and unit advisory boards and councils to increase giving
  • Collaborate with other Advancement team members to inspire trust, encourage creative thinking, and collaborate with other Baylor staff and volunteers to significantly increase private gifts to Baylor
  • With the leadership of the Assistant and the Associate VP of Development, establish yearly measurable goals/objectives, related metrics for new gift commitments secured, proposals made, new prospects qualified, and prospect meetings held
  • Participate fully in Advancement’s prospect management, discovery/qualification visits and related prospect development programs
  • Collaborate with respective deans, directors, or other senior administrators in developing impactful philanthropic agendas consistent with Baylor's and colleges'/units' strategic plans for major and prospective donors
  • Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission
  • Ability to comply with University policies
  • Maintain regular and punctual attendance

Benefits

  • medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • generous time off
  • tuition remission
  • outstanding automatic retirement contributions
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