Senior Director of Development, Division of Student Affairs

University of North Texas - Denton
United States, Texas, Denton
1155 Union Circle (Show on map)
Oct 15, 2025
Title: Senior Director of Development, Division of Student Affairs Employee Classification: Sr Dir Development Fundraising Campus: University of North Texas Division: UNT-Advancement SubDivision-Department: UNT-Principal Gifts Department: UNT-Principal Gifts -Gen-170500 Job Location: Denton Salary: $102,000 FTE: 1.000000 Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible About Us - Values Overview Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year. 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Department Summary The Division of University Advancement strives to transform lives and unlock potential through the power of philanthropy and engagement by awakening and stewarding pride and loyalty for the University of North Texas. Established in 1890, the University of North Texas is a place where students transform their lives through education and opportunity. With more than 46,000 students from across the state, nation, and world, UNT offers 240 academic programs - many nationally and internationally recognized. A Tier One research university and designated a Hispanic- and Minority-Serving Institution, UNT has a legacy of excellence in education, music, the arts, business and social sciences, with growing strengths in science and engineering. Last year, students earned nearly 13,000 degrees and joined UNT's network of 480,000 alumni, fueling progress and innovation. Position Overview The Senior Director of Development will work in consultation and in close coordination with the Associate Vice President, Development and Vice President, Division of Student Affairs to design and implement a comprehensive development program to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward prospects and donors for major gifts in support of Division priorities. The Sr. Director works in a collaborative and supportive manner with colleagues and donors to maximize giving to the university and coordinates with UNTs annual giving, corporate and foundation relations, and planned giving units. The Sr. Director works closely with UNTs advancement services, donor relations, and communications teams to implement effective recognition and messaging. The Sr. Director proactively supports the mission of the Division of University Advancement and is an ambassador for UNT and Divisions of University Advancement and Student Affairs. Representative Tasks: * Builds and designs a comprehensive fundraising program. * Leads the strategic planning and implementation of a comprehensive development plan for the Division of Student Affairs. * Manages and implements strategies and activities for identifying and qualifying, soliciting, cultivating and stewarding major gift prospects and donors. * Translates goals into specific objectives, utilizing the most effective fundraising techniques to achieve each goal. * Manages a pool of major gift donors and prospective donors and helps maintain the prospect relationship with the University. * Works effectively with stakeholders for proposal development by providing leads, research assistance, and proposal writing and submission assistance. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree and seven years of professional experience in fundraising, donor relations, public relations, or sales; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities * Extensive knowledge of philanthropy and fundraising principles. * Demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining effective professional relationships with internal and external constituents. * Ability to plan, organize, develop and execute strategies. * Ability to attend numerous off-site events and meetings and travel and work evenings and weekends as necessary. * Ability to establish and maintain cordial, productive, and professional working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. * Exceptional communications skills. * Ability to master University policies and procedures and apply these in specific situations. * Ability to exercise resourcefulness and good judgment. * Ability to manage multiple streams of work. * Demonstrated excellent analytical skills, problem solving ability and strong critical thinking skills. Preferred Qualifications The University of North Texas seeks a Senior Director of Development with: * An ability to work independently, take initiative, use sound judgment, and make good decisions. * An ability to plan, coordinate, and collaborate with development colleagues, faculty, staff, and volunteers. * An ability to communicate internally and externally with tact and diplomacy. * An ability to relate fundraising programs to university goals and objectives. * Supervisory experience that includes hiring, managing, training, and mentoring development directors and administrative staff. * Superior verbal and written communication skills. * Excellent organizational skills and an ability to set priorities, organize workload, handle multiple responsibilities, and meet deadlines. * An ability to effectively plan and organize meetings and develop presentation materials. * Experience with Blackbaud Raiser's Edge/NXTor otherCRM. Job Duties Build and manage a comprehensive fundraising program for the Division of Student Affairs with primary focus on managing a prospect portfolio of a minimum of 100 active prospects. Develop key strategies for highest level relationships, those that have the potential to give at a major gift or next level, included in this are all modes of relationship development including communication. Solicit and successfully close major gifts. Establish and cultivate cross campus partnerships with Advancement and Student Affairs leadership, faculty, and staff to build cases of support for the Division with the goal of inspiring donor investment. Collaborate with colleagues across the university to fulfill donor goals and objectives and to implement appropriate stewardship and recognition. Actively participate in Division and University events. Participate in and support any special project fundraising for university priorities as assigned by executive leadership. Physical Requirements Communicating with others to exchange information. Environmental Hazards No adverse environmental conditions expected. Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm; some evenings and weekends required; hybrid remote opportunity available. Driving University Vehicle Yes Security Sensitive This is a Security Sensitive Position. Special Instructions Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. Benefits For information regarding our Benefits, click here. 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