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 assist in cultivating a strong donor pipeline through direct engagement with alumni. In addition to managing the day to day tasks of the development and alumni areas, this position will assist the Director in coordinating frontline fundraising efforts and building relationships with alumni who can potentially grow from leadership level donors (under $100,000) to major donors (over $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 like 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.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

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.

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

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.