Assistant Director of Development - Permian Basin
Listed on 2026-08-02
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Non-Profit & Social Impact
Fundraising / Charity, PR / Communications
Extended Job Title
Assistant Director of Development - Permian Basin
Position DescriptionPerforms the administrative duties of planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating special development efforts. Responsibilities may include: cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of individual, foundation, and corporate support for the TTU/System; adherence to the prospect management system; and plans, coordinates and evaluates development goals. Responsible for fiscal management of development goals. Work is performed under general supervision with broad latitude for initiative.
Travel RequiredUp to 75%
Pay Grade Maximum6583.33
Major/Essential Functions- Develop and manage a portfolio of 100–150 major gift prospects and donors, cultivating meaningful relationships that align with the university's strategic priorities and philanthropic initiatives
- Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward prospective and current major gift donors through strategic engagement, annual giving initiatives, and personalized fundraising plans
- Collaborate with the Assistant Vice President of External Relations, TTU System Office, faculty, and institutional leadership to identify, research, and develop new major gift prospects
- Prepare compelling fundraising proposals, grant applications, and other solicitation materials to secure philanthropic support for university priorities
- Achieve established annual fundraising performance metrics, including donor contacts, visits, portfolio penetration, solicitations, and other development goals
- Manage grant administration and endowment stewardship by ensuring compliance, monitoring expenditures, preparing required reports, and maintaining donor intent
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of donor interactions, fundraising activities, stewardship efforts, and gift records in the donor management system in accordance with institutional policies and best practices
- Partner with alumni engagement, donor relations, faculty, and staff to develop and implement donor cultivation, recognition, and stewardship opportunities that strengthen long‑term philanthropic relationships
- Represent Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at university, alumni, donor, and community events, serving as a professional ambassador for the institution
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Pay Grade Minimum6166.67
Pay BasisMonthly
Schedule DetailsM-F
Work LocationOdessa
Preferred Qualifications- One (1) year of experience in university or non-profit development/fundraising
- Experience with Microsoft Office and Advance database system
- Previous experience working with limited direct supervision
- Experience with Campaign and strategic management
- Experience with Grant writing
Development Ode
Required AttachmentsResume / CV
Job TypeFull Time
Pay StatementCompensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app
4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.
Other duties as assigned.
ShiftDay
EEO StatementAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
Required QualificationsBachelor's degree plus one year development or sales experience; ORa combination of education and/or related experience to equal fiveyears.
Does this position work in a research laboratory?No
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