Program Director III - Strategic Initiatives at University of Houston in Houston, Texas

Job Description:

Internal Posting Only.

Responsible for the operations of a complex center or multiple departments at the university. Oversees staff and budgets, and projects.

EEO/AA

Additional Job Posting Information:

• Support development and implementation of solicitation and stewardship strategies for leadership gifts (gifts of $5 Million plus) program.
• Manage engagement calendar and activities for cohort.
• Conduct research for impact reporting for cohort.
• Collaborate with Vice President of Advancement and Alumni, Associate Vice President, Strategic Initiatives, and other University and Division colleagues to manage annual plan for cohort.
• Staff leadership donor/prospect gift strategy sessions.
• Manage Gift Administrative Council stewardship teams for gifts of $5 Million and above.
• Manage Centennial Bench program as part of overall Centennial Project fundraising business plan.
• Manage a portfolio of 25-40 prospects (timeline and focus to be determined).
• Perform other duties as required.

Education: Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed. Experience: Requires a minimum of seven (7) years of directly job-related experience. Certification/Licensing: None.