Director of Development
- Employer
- Sam Houston State University
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Jun 2, 2023
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Academic Affairs, Adult & Continuing Education Programs, Curriculum & Instructional Development, Other Academic Affairs, Business & Administrative Affairs, Community Relations & Institutional Outreach, Development & Advancement, Grants & Contracts, Executive, Executive Directors
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Come and join the Bearkat community!
Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.
SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package , competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.
Posting Information
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Requisition
202300020ES
Title
Director of Development
FLSA status
Exempt
Hiring Salary
Commensurate with education and experience.
Department
Development
Division
Division of University Advancement
Open Date
06/02/2023
Open Until Filled
Yes
Educational and Experience Requirement
Bachelor’s degree in a related field with five years of experience in a related field required. Experience in higher education preferred. Demonstrated success in closing several $25K+ gifts preferred. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of education.
Nature & Purpose of Position
Sam Houston State University Advancement is seeking a Director of Development to join their team. Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Development, the Director of Development will focus on identifying and cultivating prospects with an emphasis on gifts of $25,000 and above.
The Director will assess the interests and desires of these prospects and work to align their philanthropy with the various divisions and departments within the College of Osteopathic Medicine and College of Health Sciences. If you have a track record of success in major gift fundraising, we encourage you to apply for this exciting role.
Primary Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include but not limited to:
· Builds and carries an active portfolio of 40 – 60 prospective donors.
· Engages in qualification, strategy development, relationship building, and closing of gifts at $25,000+ for the College of Osteopathic Medicine and College of Health Sciences.
· Participates 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 colleagues to develop campus-wide funding opportunities and reach goals.
· Maintains appropriate electronic documentation on a timely basis, including engagement activities, proposal tracking, contact reports, donor strategies, and forecasting.
· Demonstrates ability to execute successful full-cycle donor strategy.
· Willingness to collaborate and work as part of a team.
· Performs other duties as assigned.
Other Specifications
· Knowledge of Sam Houston State policies and procedures.
· Experience with Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge database.
· Ability to build lasting relationships.
· Demonstrated ability to be a self-starter.
· Ability to drive results.
· Highly effective communication skills (written, verbal, interpersonal).
· Ability to think strategically and creatively and work well under pressure.
· Capable of working independently while also engaging in collaboration between teams.
· Ability to travel frequently to visit prospects and donors.
· Ability to use discretion and maintain integrity.
This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority ( CSA ).
Up to 20% of this position, over the fiscal year during off-peak periods, may be performed remotely as determined by the supervisor.
Full Time Part Time
Full Time
Position Number
Quicklink
https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/35176
EEO Statement
EEO Statement
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Come and join the Bearkat community!
Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.
SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package , competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.
Posting Information
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Requisition
202300020ES
Title
Director of Development
FLSA status
Exempt
Hiring Salary
Commensurate with education and experience.
Department
Development
Division
Division of University Advancement
Open Date
06/02/2023
Open Until Filled
Yes
Educational and Experience Requirement
Bachelor’s degree in a related field with five years of experience in a related field required. Experience in higher education preferred. Demonstrated success in closing several $25K+ gifts preferred. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of education.
Nature & Purpose of Position
Sam Houston State University Advancement is seeking a Director of Development to join their team. Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Development, the Director of Development will focus on identifying and cultivating prospects with an emphasis on gifts of $25,000 and above.
The Director will assess the interests and desires of these prospects and work to align their philanthropy with the various divisions and departments within the College of Osteopathic Medicine and College of Health Sciences. If you have a track record of success in major gift fundraising, we encourage you to apply for this exciting role.
Primary Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include but not limited to:
· Builds and carries an active portfolio of 40 – 60 prospective donors.
· Engages in qualification, strategy development, relationship building, and closing of gifts at $25,000+ for the College of Osteopathic Medicine and College of Health Sciences.
· Participates 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 colleagues to develop campus-wide funding opportunities and reach goals.
· Maintains appropriate electronic documentation on a timely basis, including engagement activities, proposal tracking, contact reports, donor strategies, and forecasting.
· Demonstrates ability to execute successful full-cycle donor strategy.
· Willingness to collaborate and work as part of a team.
· Performs other duties as assigned.
Other Specifications
· Knowledge of Sam Houston State policies and procedures.
· Experience with Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge database.
· Ability to build lasting relationships.
· Demonstrated ability to be a self-starter.
· Ability to drive results.
· Highly effective communication skills (written, verbal, interpersonal).
· Ability to think strategically and creatively and work well under pressure.
· Capable of working independently while also engaging in collaboration between teams.
· Ability to travel frequently to visit prospects and donors.
· Ability to use discretion and maintain integrity.
This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority ( CSA ).
Up to 20% of this position, over the fiscal year during off-peak periods, may be performed remotely as determined by the supervisor.
Full Time Part Time
Full Time
Position Number
Quicklink
https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/35176
EEO Statement
EEO Statement
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Letter of Recommendation 1
- Reference Contact Information
- Media Presentation
- Letter of Recommendation 2
- Letter of Recommendation 3
- Writing Sample
- Web Site Sample
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * What is your highest level of education?
- High School/GED
- At least 30 undergraduate credit hours, but have not obtained an Associates degree
- Associates degree
- At least 90 undergraduate credit hours, but have not obtained a Bachelors degree
- Bachelors degree
- At least 18 graduate credit hours, but have not obtained a Masters degree
- Masters degree
- Doctoral/Terminal degree
- * How did you learn about this position?
- The Chronicle of Higher Education
- Diverse Issues in Higher Education
- HBCU Connect - Historically Black Colleges and Universities
- HACU - Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities
- The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education
- Association for Women in Science
- TWC - Work in Texas
- Inside Higher Ed
- Higher Ed Jobs
- HERC - Higher Education Recruitment Consortium
- SHSU Website
- SHSU Employee
- SHSU Recruiter
- Other
- If your response to the question above was 'Other' please
indicate from what source.
(Open Ended Question)
- If your response to the question above was 'SHSU Employee'
please indicate employee's name and department.
(Open Ended Question)
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