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Assistant Director or Associate Director of Development - College of Natural Science & Mathematics

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University of Houston

Houston, TX (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 5 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/22/2026

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Experience/Education Description :
The University of Houston is seeking dynamic results driven professionals to join our Division of Advancement & Alumni. This position supports our NSM, offering opportunities to contribute to strategic fundraising efforts, donor engagement, and long-term philanthropic growth. As part of a collaborative and mission driven team, successful candidates will have the opportunity to serve diverse academic and programmatic areas, helping advance the University's goals including our Can't Stop Houston Centennial Campaign. If you're passionate about making an impact through higher education fundraising and ready to grow your career at a Tier One public research institution, we encourage you to explore these opportunities. The department will either be hiring an Assistant Director of Development OR Associate Director of Development. Manages a portfolio of major gifts donors and prospects in support of university-wide initiatives or for one or more assigned colleges or units. Possesses some knowledge and expertise regarding personal solicitation and fundraising in general, and at least a basic knowledge of planned giving. 1. Manages a portfolio of prospects which are mostly at the level of $50,000 plus. 2. Identifies, cultivates and solicits prospects and stewards donors; works with faculty, staff and volunteers as appropriate. 3. Provides guidance to the college or unit on major gifts, other developments, and fundraising matters. 4. If assigned to a college or unit, may be responsible for creating and implementing a development plan for components within the assigned college, including resource management. 5. May administer other advancement activities, such as alumni relations, publications, special events, media relations, etc. for an assigned college or unit. 6. Participates in University-wide development activities as needed. 7. Performs other job-related duties as required.
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Education; Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4-year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed. Assistant Director of Development
  • Experience:
    Requires a minimum of 1 year of directly job-related experience. Associate Director of Development
  • Experience:
    Requires a minimum of three (3) years of directly job-related experience.
  • Department is willing to accept education in lieu of experience.
  • Department is willing to accept experience in lieu of education.
All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check. The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.