Director of Development College of Agriculture Natural Resources
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Job Title
Director of Development College of Agriculture & Natural ResourcesAgency
Tarleton State UniversityDepartment
Division of Institutional AdvancementProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Stephenville TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
The Department of Institutional Advancement at Tarleton State University is seeking applications for a Director of Development (DoD) for the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
The Director of Development (DoD) for the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources will be responsible for building and leading a comprehensive development program with a focus on major leadership and principal gifts to support the initiatives of the assigned college and Tarleton State University. This position is expected to work closely with advancement leadership the academic dean and faculty to establish a robust philanthropic program within the college. The DoD is responsible for ensuring high standards of quality productivity consistency and accuracy for all developmentrelated information. The DoD is knowledgeable about and operates in compliance with all gift administration/tax policies and regulations. The DoD ensures the ongoing and effective operation of a defined area and works closely with university and advancement leaders as well as other staff to develop prepare coordinate and execute a development program with annual and longterm strategies designed to meet the financial goals of the institution and congruent with the Universitys Strategic Plan.
Work hours: MonFri; 8 AM5 PM or as work requirements indicate. Travel required to multiple work site locations. Must have the ability to work remotely at the request of the university in times of inclement weather or other special circumstances.
Responsibilities:
Under the direction and reporting to the Associate Vice President of Development in consultation with the Dean of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and the Executive Director of Development the Director of Development (DoD) creates and executes strategies and systems designed to engage target constituents and secure philanthropic support on behalf of the college and Tarleton State University.
Cultivates existing relationships to increase current philanthropic support.
Works closely with Institutional Advancement and college leadership to develop fundraising priorities.
Proactively identifies new prospects and builds relationships with the intent of securing major leadership planned and principal gifts.
Makes personal visits creates proposals and writes digital correspondence as primary methods of donor engagement.
Plans organizes coordinates and manages daily activities to maximize gift solicitation efforts and events.
Uses all available University resources to identify cultivate and solicit major gift support to college and university programs.
Collaborates with University partners/other development officers or units to coordinate fundraising strategies for donors with multiple interests.
May work to design donor and volunteer cultivation events to attract and retain interest in the college and affiliated programs.
Proactively represents Tarleton State University and the college at external events to identify prospects and grow the network of support.
Develops and manages a portfolio of individual corporate and foundation prospects capable of making significant gifts to secure gift commitments.
Plans and implements programs that include measurable targets and metrics for each fiscal year (e.g. cultivation personal visits stewardship activities solicitations).
Works to ensure timely and accurate completion of proposals pledges and fund agreements.
Maintains accurate and timely documentation of prospect strategies and contact reports evaluates new prospects and generates reports and other correspondence as necessary to cultivate prospects.
Under a partnership with the Dean participates in the recruitment training and management of a College External Advisory Council where applicable.
Other duties as assigned by advancement leadership.
Education and Experience:
Bachelors degree. Masters Degree Preferred.
Five 5 years of fundraising experience with preference given to fundraising in higher education.
Knowledge Skills Abilities
Knowledge of fundraising public relations marketing and/or sales.
Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated record of completing tasks.
Knowledge of database word processing and spreadsheet applications
Excellent organizational and communication skills both verbal and written.
The ability to be customer serviceoriented and bring together various institutional partners with varying interests is essential.
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively and harmoniously with others.
Problemsolving skills creativity positivity and the ability to manage several assignments simultaneously are required
Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
Critical thinking and lifelong learning skills.
Supervision Received/Given
This position may supervise staff or students.
Other Requirements
The scope of the job will often require work to be done outside of normal business hours.
Salary
Commensurate with experience
Salary Range
Salary is commensurate with experience and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position. Tarleton State University offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. As part of the Tarleton family the following benefits are also available to full time and qualifying part time employees:
Educational Benefits employee perks that help enrich grow and foster career and professional development:
Employee Health Wellness and Financial Planning
Fully covered employee health insurance
Reimbursement of Insurance Premium Deductions! The State of Texas contributes to eligible employees insurance coverages as of the 1stday of the month following 60 days of employment in an eligible position. For those who elect coverage PRIOR to the first of the month after 60 days of employment Tarleton State University will reimburse employees the State contribution towards health coverage during those first 60 days.
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Retirement and Insurance programs
Tarleton employees enjoy one of the greatest PTO packages in the area!
Paid sick leave
Holiday pay
Vacation
Longevity pay
Paid Birthday Leave Tarleton State University awards all leaveeligible employees paid time off for their birthday!
Other
Complimentary tickets to all Athletic and Performing Fine Arts events!
Tarleton Employees enjoy two complimentary general admission tickets for athletics and performing fine arts events on campus! Join Texan Nation on the bleachers or in the auditorium.
Employee Wellness Release Time
Staff Gym Membership Discount with Campus Recreation
and other Tarleton Discounts
Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application for consideration. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.
Application Procedure:
During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information upload documents and Submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via Submit action.
Employment applications must include:
Completed online application
Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications
Curriculum Vitae or Resume
At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information
Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. See resume is not an acceptable entry in the job application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
All positions are securitysensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
