HPM Advancement Director - (496703 )

Department : Houston PublicMediaSalary : $75,100.00 - $95,800.00

Description :

Develops, implements and manages a strategic fundraising planfor assigned college or unit. Serves as the chief developmentofficer for the college or unit (typically with a dual reportingline to the dean and a member of the University Advancementmanagement team.) Possesses some knowledge and experience regardingpersonal solicitation and fundraising in general, and at least abasic knowledge of planned giving.

• 1. Directs development activities for assigned college or unit;creates and implements a comprehensive fundraising plan, includingprospect development and management, annual, major and plannedgifts and stewardship.
• 2. Manages a portfolio of prospects which are mostly at thelevel of $25,000 to $100,000.
• 3. Identifies, cultivates and solicits prospects, and stewardsdonors; works with faculty, staff and volunteers asappropriate.
• 4. May participate in some major gift prospect opportunities, typically in conjunction with a member of the UH Office of Development management team or major gifts program.
• 5. Provides guidance to the college or unit on personalsolicitation of annual and special gifts and other development andfundraising matters.
• 6. May manage development professional and support staff withinthe college or unit.
• 7. Administers budget and resources allocated to the college orunit development program.
• 8. Participates in University-wide development activities asneeded.
• 9. May administer other advancement activities, such as alumnirelations, publications, special events, media relations, etc. forassigned college or unit.
• 10. Performs other job-related duties as required.

MQ: Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical andpractical aspects of an analytical, technical or professionaldiscipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professionaldiscipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtainedthrough a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a collegeor university or an equivalent in-depth specialized trainingprogram that is directly related to the type of work beingperformed.

Requires a minimum of three (3) years of directly job-relatedexperience.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are securitysensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are EqualOpportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.