Associate Director of Development, Cockrell School of Engineering

University of Texas at Austin•Austin, TX

32d•$65,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a top-10 engineering school with the No. 1 program in Texas, the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) has been a global leader in technology innovation and engineering education for over a century. With 11 undergraduate and 13 graduate programs, over 20 research centers and a faculty community that boasts one of the highest number of National Academy of Engineering members among U.S. universities, Texas Engineering has launched some of the nation’s most accomplished leaders and pioneered world-changing solutions in virtually every industry, from space exploration to energy to health care. Situated in the heart of Austin — named “America’s Coolest City” by Expedia and “The Best Place to Live in the U.S.” by U.S. News and World Report — the Cockrell School embodies the city’s innovative spirit. Major companies with Austin campuses, such as Dell, National Instruments, Apple, IBM, Samsung, Google and many others, continue to recruit Cockrell School students at a remarkable rate, launching thousands of successful careers and developing Texas Engineers into industry leaders. The Cockrell School of Engineering is seeking an Associate Director for Development who will develop, execute, and drive a major giving strategy for the Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering in addition to cultivating relationships with that alumni base to elevate the department’s major gift fundraising output during the current What Starts Here campaign that is university wide. Position includes significant travel and is an in-office role.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
Experience composing, editing, and proofreading business letters
Experience assisting with fundraising programs or performing complex administrative functions
Experience working with confidential information
High degree of proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite
Experience working in a varied environment, maintaining customer focus, and implementing continuous quality improvements
Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
Ability to interface effectively with a wide variety of personnel
Ability to work well under pressure and adhere to deadlines, work independently without day-to-day supervision
Ability to exercise a high degree of initiative and judgment
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or other relatable major
Experience with VIP database and DEFINE
More than two years of experience with fundraising at UT Austin
Thorough understanding of the development process and the integral role stewardship and development communications play in overall fundraising strategy
Working knowledge of UT Austin's policies and procedures

Responsibilities

Manage an active portfolio of 50 to 90 prospective donors.
Engage in the delivery of funding proposals to prospective and current donors, qualification efforts, strategy development, relationship building and closing of major and principal gift(s) of $100,000+ for the Cockrell School of Engineering.
Participate in goal setting, proposal preparation, strategy development, and stewardship as required for donors in the portfolio.
Within 18 months of start date, consistently produce $2,000,000+ per year.
Participate in goal setting, proposal preparation, strategy development, and stewardship as required for donors in the portfolio.
Successfully and consistently deliver funding proposals to prospective and current donors.
Effectively work with, communicate with, and collaborate with faculty, academic leaders, and other development staff to develop campus-wide funding opportunities and reach campaign goals.
Maintain appropriate electronic documentation on a timely basis, including engagement activities, proposal tracking, contact reports, donor strategies, and forecasting in VIP.
Record timely reports, letters, proposals, or gift agreements following a donor contact.
Work collaboratively, proactively, and in a professional, service-oriented manner with all University development officers to further the development goals of the University.