Donor Advising Officer

44946BR

Extended Job Title:

Donor Advising Officer

Position Description:

Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward alumni, parents, and friends of the Texas Tech University System to secure leadership annual and major gifts. Responsible for the successful accomplishment of annual advancement goals; and adherence to the prospect management system. Work is performed under general supervision with broad latitude for initiative

Requisition ID:

44946BR

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Major/Essential Functions:

• Builds constructive and effective relationships to become a reliable resource for fundraising initiatives.

• Attend & engage in alumni and donor events.

• Constructive management of donor portfolio utilizing training tools and prospect management cycle.

• Establish and maintain effective relationships with donors in order to gain their trust and respect to qualify gift capacity and inclination.

• Adhere to a donor-centric approach to identify donor interests and meet donor needs and expectations.

• Engage current and prospective donors.

• Collaborate with unit major gift officers to cultivate, solicit, and steward prospects.

• Engage in personal training, self-improvement, and professional development.

• Live and promote the values of the Texas Tech University System: People First Integrity Community Respect Exemplary Service

Grant Funded?:

No

Pay Basis:

Monthly

Schedule Details:

8-5 M-F

Work Location:

Lubbock

Department:

TTUS Institutional Advancement

Required Attachments:

Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV

Job Type:

Full Time

Shift:

Day

Required Qualifications:

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

Does this position work in a research laboratory?:

No

Safety Information:

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Pay Statement:

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan.

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.

About the University:

Established in 1996, the Texas Tech University System is one of the top public university systems in the nation, consisting of five universities – Texas Tech University, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Angelo State University, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso and Midwestern State University.

Headquartered in Lubbock, Texas, the TTU System is a more than $3 billion enterprise focused on advancing higher education, health care, research and outreach with approximately 21,000 employees and 63,000 students, more than 400,000 alumni, a statewide economic impact of $16.4 billion and an endowment valued at $1.7 billion. In its short history, the TTU System has grown tremendously and is nationally acclaimed, operating at 24 academic locations in 20 cities (18 in Texas, 2 international).

In addition, the TTU System is one of only nine in the nation to offer programs for undergraduate, medical, law, nursing, pharmacy, dental and veterinary education, among other academic areas.

Job Family:

Institutional Development & Advancement

Job Sub Family:

Fundraising & Development

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, written, and presentation skills; excellent time management and multi-tasking skills; knowledge of all aspects of fundraising, including annual giving, planned giving, campaign management, and strategic planning or the proven ability to become highly proficient in these areas; demonstrated competency in Microsoft Office. Live and promote the values of the Texas Tech University System: • People First • Integrity • Community • Respect • Exemplary Service

Annualized Pay Range:

$44,500 - $57,900 - $71,200