Director of Development (UT Charter Schools)
The University of Texas at AustinAustin, Texas, United States
Posted April 1, 2026
85000 - 85000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
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.
Job Description
The Director of Development—UT Schools will play a pivotal role in bringing the vision of a new hub for Education Research, Training, and Innovation, anchored by a new UT Elementary School facility, to life. The Director will lead fundraising for the capital campaign to reimagine the UT Schools, with a primary focus on UT Elementary School and the capital campaign.
Requirements
- Demonstrated ability to execute successful full-cycle donor strategy with a record of securing major gifts at $100,000+, ideally within a campaign environment
- Experience managing a major gift portfolio, developing donor strategies, and closing complex or principal-level gifts
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to build relationships across diverse communities
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Retirement Plan Eligibility: Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS
