THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON
ADMINISTRATIVE AND PROFESSIONAL (NON-TEACHING) JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Director of Development – Leadership Gifts
CODE: 0345
FUNCTION: Secure private voluntary support for UTA from alumni, friends, corporations and
foundations.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Make personal contact with individuals, corporate
representatives, and foundation officers as appropriate for building relationships and securing
philanthropic support. Manage a portfolio of prospects from all constituencies of the assigned
school or college including alumni advisory council members, parents, and friends. Work with
the Assistant Director of Constituent Relations to develop support materials such as solicitation
letters, collateral material, and formal proposals. Work with faculty and administration to
determine funding priorities and potential funding sources for various academic programs. Work
collaboratively with annual giving and planned giving efforts to secure gifts in support of the
assigned school or college priorities and mission. Close supervision of assigned staff.
ACCOUNTABILITY
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
REPORTS TO: VP of Development
SUPERVISES: Number of employees supervised (non-students) 1
INTERNAL CONTROL: Responsible for the design, execution, and effectiveness of a system
of internal controls which provides reasonable assurance that department operations are effective
and efficient, department assets are safeguarded, department financial information is reliable, and
the department complies with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Exposure to standard office conditions; Repetitive use of a
keyboard at a workstation; Use of manual dexterity; Climbing of stairs; Climbing of ladders;
Lifting and moving . Office of Development is open to the public Monday - Friday, 8:00AM 5:00PM. This position may also require occasional travel and evening and weekend hours.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree. 5 years related fundraising experience.
Accomplished fundraising professional with proven management skills acquired through a
development/external affairs position. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong
work ethic, with a results-oriented philosophy and excellent judgment. Equivalent combination
of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Visionary, goal-oriented, planning and organizational
skills, ability to motivate people, well versed in the language of budgeting and accounting, and
good computer skills.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions
allocated to this classification, may render the position security sensitive, and thereby subject to
the provisions of Section §51.215 Texas Education Code.
DATE: 05/2007