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Associate Director of Development, Cockrell School of Engineering

The University of Texas at Austin
retirement plan
United States, Texas, Austin
101 East 27th Street (Show on map)
Nov 21, 2025
Job Posting Title: Associate Director of Development, Cockrell School of Engineering ---- Hiring Department: Cockrell School of Engineering ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Status: Exempt ---- Earliest Start Date: Immediately ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue ---- Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS ---- Job Details: General Notes As a top-10 engineering school with the No. 1 program in Texas, the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) has been a global leader in technology innovation and engineering education for over a century. With 11 undergraduate and 13 graduate programs, over 20 research centers and a faculty community that boasts one of the highest number of National Academy of Engineering members among U.S. universities, Texas Engineering has launched some of the nation's most accomplished leaders and pioneered world-changing solutions in virtually every industry, from space exploration to energy to health care. Situated in the heart of Austin - named "America's Coolest City" by Expedia and "The Best Place to Live in the U.S." by U.S. News and World Report - the Cockrell School embodies the city's innovative spirit. Major companies with Austin campuses, such as Dell, National Instruments, Apple, IBM, Samsung, Google and many others, continue to recruit Cockrell School students at a remarkable rate, launching thousands of successful careers and developing Texas Engineers into industry leaders. Purpose The Cockrell School of Engineering is seeking an Associate Director for Development who will develop, execute, and drive a major giving strategy for the Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering in addition to cultivating relationships with that alumni base to elevate the department's major gift fundraising output during the current What Starts Here campaign that is university wide. Position includes significant travel and is an in-office role. Responsibilities Managean active portfolio of 50to 90 prospective donors. Engage in the delivery of funding proposals to prospective and current donors, qualification efforts, strategy development, relationship building and closing of major and principal gift(s) of $100,000+ for the Cockrell School of Engineering. Participate in goal setting, proposal preparation, strategy development, and stewardship as required for donors in the portfolio. Within 18 months of start date, consistently produce $2,000,000+ per year. Participate in goal setting, proposal preparation, strategy development, and stewardship as required for donors in the portfolio. Successfully and consistently deliver funding proposals to prospective and current donors. Effectively work with, communicate with, and collaborate with faculty, academic leaders, and other development staff to develop campus-wide funding opportunities and reach campaign goals. Maintain appropriate electronic documentation on a timely basis, including engagement activities, proposal tracking, contact reports, donor strategies, and forecasting in VIP. Record timely reports, letters, proposals, or gift agreements following a donor contact. Work collaboratively, proactively, and in a professional, service-oriented manner with all University development officers to further the development goals of the University. Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree Experience composing, editing, and proofreading business letters Experience assisting with fundraising programs or performing complex administrative functions Experience working with confidential information High degree of proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite Experience working in a varied environment, maintaining customer focus, and implementing continuous quality improvements Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment Ability to interface effectively with a wide variety of personnel Ability to work well under pressure and adhere to deadlines, work independently without day-to-day supervision Ability to exercise a high degree of initiative and judgment Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or other relatable major Experience with VIP database and DEFINE More than two years of experience with fundraising at UT Austin Thorough understanding of the development process and the integral role stewardship and development communications play in overall fundraising strategy Working knowledge of UT Austin's policies and procedures Salary Range $65,000 + depending on qualifications Working Conditions Work is performed in a standard office environment Repetitive use of keyboard at workstation Position involves significant travel, including overnight and weekends Work outside of standard business hours, including evenings and weekends, may be required Work Shift Standard work schedule is Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Periodic work outside of normal business hours, to include evenings and weekends, may be required on a periodic basis or for special events Required Materials Resume/CV Letter of interest 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume in the first step of the online job application process. Then, any additional Required Materials will be uploaded in the My Experience section; you can multi-select the additional files or click the Upload button for each file. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find Jobs. Before you apply though, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will need to click the Upload button multiple times in order to attach your Resume, References and any additional Required Materials noted above. ---- Employment Eligibility: Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval. ---- Retirement Plan Eligibility: The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. ---- Background Checks: A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position. ---- Equal Opportunity Employer: The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. ---- Pay Transparency: The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. ---- Employment Eligibility Verification: If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university. ---- E-Verify: The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following: E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF] ---- Compliance: Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031. The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.