POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for identifying and researching prospective and current donors for the University and compiling and reporting information for potential development purposes. Coordinates the information needs and strategy for donor prospects with Development Officers. 

POSITION KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Works with the Development Officers to identify key potential donors and develop a donor strategy.
2. Compiles research into reports for Development Officers assigned to prospective donor and provides tracking information on prospective donor through the process.
3. Attends UTHSC and community events in an effort to become familiar with donor’s interests, acquaintances at UTH, and preferred activities.
4. Responsible for the research development budget and the allocation of those resources.
5. Provides research for Development Board nominations and Development Board involvement.
6. Maintains accuracy of the records in the prospect and donor database system. 
7. Supports efforts within Development department to meet fundraising goals and other Development objectives.
8. Writes formal proposal to acknowledge donations.
9. Oversees research staff and assigns accountabilities in support of effective and efficient operations of the area.
10. Manages Human Resources activities for area of responsibility in regards to: recruiting and selection, hiring and termination, training, professional development, mentoring, counseling, performance evaluations, and salary planning.
11. Responsible for the design, execution and effectiveness of a system of internal controls which provides reasonable assurance that operations are effective and efficient, assets are safeguarded, financial information is reliable, and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures.

MINIMUM EDUCATION: 

Bachelor’s degree; emphasis on business, or development prospect research preferred

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 

Three years of related experience in research and development

SECURITY SENSITIVE: 

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education
Code § 51.215.