Assistant Director of Development - Permian Basin

Position Description

Performs the administrative duties of planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating special development efforts. Responsibilities may include: cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of individual, foundation, and corporate support for the TTU/System; adherence to the prospect management system; and plans, coordinates and evaluates development goals. Responsible for fiscal management of development goals. Work is performed under general supervision with broad latitude for initiative.

Department

Development Ode

Major/Essential Functions

• Develop and manage a portfolio of 100-150 major gift prospects and donors, cultivating meaningful relationships that align with the university's strategic priorities and philanthropic initiatives
• Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward prospective and current major gift donors through strategic engagement, annual giving initiatives, and personalized fundraising plans
• Collaborate with the Assistant Vice President of External Relations, TTU System Office, faculty, and institutional leadership to identify, research, and develop new major gift prospects
• Prepare compelling fundraising proposals, grant applications, and other solicitation materials to secure philanthropic support for university priorities
• Achieve established annual fundraising performance metrics, including donor contacts, visits, portfolio penetration, solicitations, and other development goals
• Manage grant administration and endowment stewardship by ensuring compliance, monitoring expenditures, preparing required reports, and maintaining donor intent
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of donor interactions, fundraising activities, stewardship efforts, and gift records in the donor management system in accordance with institutional policies and best practices
• Partner with alumni engagement, donor relations, faculty, and staff to develop and implement donor cultivation, recognition, and stewardship opportunities that strengthen long-term philanthropic relationships
• Represent Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at university, alumni, donor, and community events, serving as a professional ambassador for the institution

Occasional Duties

Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree plus one year development or sales experience; OR a combination of education and/or related experience to equal five years.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of experience in university or non-profit development/fundraising
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Advance database system
• Previous experience working with limited direct supervision
• Experience with Campaign and strategic management
• Experience with Grant writing

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Jeanne Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website at https://www.ttuhsc.edu/compliance/clery-report.aspx.