Director of International Advancement - Middle East

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

110d • $120,000

About The Position

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Director of International Advancement for the Middle East, primarily focusing on Saudi Arabia and the Emirates. This role is responsible for guiding and implementing advancement activities to drive engagement and fundraising strategies. The Director will identify, cultivate, and engage high-profile philanthropic prospects in the region, develop plans for engagement, and solicit major and principal gifts. The position reports to a Senior Director of Advancement and collaborates closely with academic and unit teams across the University.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Demonstrated ability to execute sophisticated engagement programming and successful full-cycle donor strategy.
• High degree of emotional intelligence.
• Demonstrated ability to show tenacity and be nimble.
• Ability to drive results.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to think strategically and creatively and work well under pressure.
• Project management skills.
• Ability to travel frequently to visit prospects and donors.
• Ability to use discretion and maintain integrity and professionalism.
• Proven experiences demonstrating cultural competency.
• Comfort working across time zones and cultures.

Nice To Haves

• Regional Expertise and Cultural Fluency.
• Arabic language skills or experience working with Arabic-speaking stakeholders.
• Familiarity with philanthropic customs, donor expectations, and cultural protocols.
• Experience developing and executing strategic plans for international advancement.

Responsibilities

• Travel to the assigned regions 3-4 times per fiscal year.
• Identify opportunities for selected alumni to maintain strong connections and encourage their involvement, advocacy, investment, and impact in university activities.
• Represent the university in engagement opportunities that will elevate its branding in the region and advance philanthropic opportunities.
• Strengthen the volunteer leadership pipeline for members from or advocating for the region of coverage in advisory councils/boards.
• Collect and share regional intelligence gathering, trend analysis, and strategic planning tailored to region of coverage.
• Lead at least one meaningful high-level event with top constituents in the region and support university-wide programming when needed.
• Build and carry an active portfolio of 40-80 prospective donors.
• Engage in qualification, strategy development, relationship building, and closing of major gifts at $100,000+.
• Consistently produce $2,000,000-$5,000,000 per year within 24 months of start date.
• Participate in goal setting, proposal preparation, strategy development, and stewardship as required for donors in the portfolio.
• Collaborate with Corporate and Industry Relations teams to leverage strategic partnerships with international corporations.
• Support connections with TexasExes, the alumni association, to maximize opportunities for engagement and impact.
• Work collaboratively with faculty, academic leaders, and other development staff to develop campus-wide engagement and funding opportunities.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including insurance and retirement benefits.
• Professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees