Assistant Director of Development and Alumni Relations

Assistant Director of Development and Alumni Relations Purpose

The LBJ School Development team is seeking an Assistant Director of Development and Alumni Relations to support a strong donor pipeline through direct engagement with alumni and day‑to‑day management of the development and alumni programs. The position will assist in frontline fundraising efforts and build relationships with alumni who can grow from leadership level donors ($100,000).

• Organize donor meetings, events, and campaigns to secure major gifts and endowments ($25K–$100K+).
• Manage annual giving programs and coordinate participation in UT initiatives (e.g., 40 Hours for the Forty Acres).
• Lead donor communications and quarterly newsletters, ensuring effective outreach.
• Oversee compliance for 70+ endowments, including donor stewardship and fund utilization.
• Conduct frontline fundraising, donor research, and proposals for multi‑million‑dollar gifts.
• Support university capital campaign strategies and serve as a liaison to the LBJ Foundation for gift agreements and events.

• Manage a comprehensive alumni affairs program, acting as the primary liaison between alumni, faculty, and staff.
• Support local alumni chapters and alumni board leadership, including logistics for board meetings.
• Oversee alumni communications (social media, email, newsletters) and coordinate alumni events such as receptions, networking, and career panels in key cities.
• Manage alumni website content, including class notes, event calendars, and directories.
• Collaborate with the Communications team on event promotion and branding.
• Foster alumni engagement and maintain relations with university departments and external agencies.

Other related functions as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree and five years progressively responsible experience in fundraising or management positions. Thorough knowledge of fundraising for higher education; ability to develop, analyze, and evaluate detailed fundraising programs; a record of successful fundraising with results.

Master’s degree. Experience in a college or professional school in a higher education setting or similar experience in a non‑profit organization, business, or sales environment.

$65,000 + depending on qualifications

Standard office conditions. Occasional nights and weekends. Occasional travel to develop funding opportunities and reach campaign goals.

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.

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.