Assistant Dean of Development and Alumni Relations

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Development, the position of Assistant Dean of Development and Alumni Relations, Harry W. Bass Jr. School of Arts, Humanities and Technology is responsible for managing the development and alumni relations program for the Bass School. As the chief development officer for the Bass School, this position will actively qualify, cultivate and solicit prospective major gift donors. This position is based within the school and works alongside the Dean of the Bass School as a senior member of the school's leadership team.

A successful candidate will help create a collaborative, open-minded and trust-filled environment that supports the mission of the Harry W. Bass Jr. School of Arts, Humanities and Technology. The successful candidate will possess a passion for public education, impact for students and an understanding of the area of fundraising. In addition, the ideal candidate should possess a high level of respect for all people and a customer service mentality that emphasizes the importance of relationships. Possessing the values of being innovative, impact-driven and a commitment to excellence are essential for the success of the Bass School development and alumni relations team. This person will have a commitment to self-improvement and will continuously hone their leadership, fundraising skills, and knowledge of Bass School and UT Dallas through a relentless pursuit of excellence.

A Bachelor's degree and five to seven years of progressively responsible development experience or similar work related experience; expertise in forging strong relations with external constituents as well as with internal constituents (faculty and staff); major gift fundraising experience, particularly in securing gifts and/or working with high net worth individuals; proven management ability to plan and implement programs in support of fundraising and alumni efforts. Candidates must also possess outstanding speaking, writing and time management skills. The position requires travel and some evening/weekend hours.

The position requires a bachelor's degree and 10 or more years of fundraising experience, preferably in a university and/or arts setting. The individual must have expertise in forging strong relations with external constituents as well as with internal constituents (faculty and staff); major and principal gift fundraising experience, particularly in securing gifts and/or working with high-net-worth individuals. In addition, the successful candidate will have proven management and leadership ability to plan to lead a team of fundraising professionals in the Bass School. Additionally, the individual must also possess outstanding speaking, writing and time management skills.

This position will report to the Assistant Vice President and will work closely with the Dean to develop and execute short-term and long-term strategies that support key priorities, including the Edith and Peter O'Donnell Jr. Athenaeum, high-profile centers such as the Ackerman Center for Holocaust Studies, and programs across the Bass School. This role will focus on engaging and cultivating prospective donors to meet the established Bass School campaign goal for our New Dimensions Campaign. The Assistant Dean will manage a team of professional staff to establish a vision, culture, metrics and strategic plan. In addition, this person will identify, cultivate, solicit and steward a portfolio of top major gift and principal gift prospects with the capacity and interest to make a philanthropic commitment in support of the Bass School and document all prospect activity in the University's alumni and donor management database. The Assistant Dean will also manage the Bass School's volunteer groups, including advisory councils.

The individual will collaborate with other staff in the Office of Development and Alumni Relations and the Bass School Dean's Office, including communications, alumni relations, and corporate and foundation relations, to develop effective approaches to cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.

The position requires travel and some evening/weekend hours.

Remote Work Notice:
Hybrid remote work environment available and a UT Dallas Remote Work Agreement is required upon employment. Use of personal computer and other standard office equipment may be required. Must be located within the DFW Area and have the ability to be on campus with 24 hours of notice.

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