Chief Development Officer, College of Pharmacy
The University of Texas at AustinAbout the role
Job Posting Title:
Chief Development Officer, College of Pharmacy----
Hiring Department:
College of Pharmacy----
Position Open To:
All Applicants----
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40----
FLSA Status:
Exempt from FLSA----
Earliest Start Date:
Immediately----
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue----
Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS----
Job Details:
The University of Texas at Austin provides competitive compensation plans plus a comprehensive benefits package that includes: insurance and Teachers Retirement System (TRS) retirement benefits; paid vacation, sick and holiday time off; access to employee professional development and wellness services; the opportunity to qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) federal program; flexible work arrangements and more.
The College of Pharmacy at The University of Texas at Austin welcomes and respects all individuals and communities by valuing and consciously maintaining awareness of perspectives and experiences.
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The Chief Development Officer will design and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy that leverages the college’s considerable resources, including distinguished faculty, dedicated alumni, and a growing university development program. The ideal candidate will be a skilled fundraiser and collaborative colleague who can further build the College of Pharmacy’s philanthropy team by strategically growing and stewarding a portfolio of high-net-worth donors. This leader should possess strong emotional intelligence, organizational skills, and demonstrated experience in closing gifts of six and seven figures or more. The position requires reporting to the Dean, working alongside the Vice President for Development and University Development Office, and engaging the expertise of faculty, Advisory Council members, donors, and volunteers to secure funding for top-ranked faculty, researchers, students, programs, and centers
Recently reappointed for a second term, Dean Samuel M. Poloyac leads the College of Pharmacy to become the foremost institution for innovative interdisciplinary education, research, and service, transforming patient care and health outcomes across Texas and globally.
The college’s strategic plan addresses three primary objectives:
First, advancing innovative approaches in pharmacy education by equipping Pharm.D. and graduate students with skills to solve complex problems through applied knowledge, preparing them to be dynamic, career-ready professionals via rigorous, interprofessional programs.
Second, increasing the impact of pharmacy care with the goal of enhancing community health and patient lives. Our faculty and alumni are at the forefront of patient care in both community and hospital settings. With an expanding scope of practice, pharmacists have new opportunities to make a greater difference; at UT Austin, we continue to maximize our influence and improve the well-being of those we serve.
Third, advancing the impact of our research. The college is engaged in groundbreaking work across key areas within pharmaceutical sciences. Looking ahead, we seek to strengthen our success by fostering interdisciplinary collaborations, addressing society
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