Senior Director of Foundation Relations, Healthcare and STEM

Job Posting Title:

Senior Director of Foundation Relations, Healthcare and STEM

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Hiring Department:

University Development Office

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Mar 21, 2025

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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Job Details:

General Notes

About UT Austin 

The University of Texas at Austin, founded in 1883, ranks among the 40 best universities in the world with top national programs across 18 colleges and schools. The university is an enduring symbol of the spirit of Texas, driving economic and social progress while serving the city, state, nation and world as a leading center of knowledge and creativity. Our work is inspired by the bold spirit of Texas and our commitment to its people.

Learn more about UT Austin’s mission and values, leadership and strategic plan.

Why Join Texas Development?

What starts here changes the world. What starts here starts with you. The University of Texas at Austin is on the front lines of the future: sparking the imagination, driving discovery and transforming lives. And it’s only possible because generous supporters believe in the power and promise of our state’s flagship university to change the world. We strive to reach the highest levels of achievement and success in all that we do by creating meaningful and powerful experiences for our donors.

Together, through one of the largest fundraising efforts in our state’s history, we will unlock student potential, recruit world-class faculty, transform health and care, and create a vibrant future for Texas and beyond. With more than $4 billion raised in the past five years, Texas Development is quickly becoming one of the best fundraising programs in higher education.

Texas Development is a dynamic and growing community of approximately 500 team members across the Forty Acres. 

Join us and change the world.

Purpose

The University Development Office seeks a Senior Director of Foundations Relations to focus on priority health care and STEM initiatives at UT Austin. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be part of a team building a $2.5B integrated academic health system including a complex care hospital that is at the heart of an international research powerhouse campus. It is the chance to create the hospital of the future built on UT’s strengths in AI and supercomputing. This position reports to the Executive Director of Foundation Relations. In partnership with senior leaders, faculty and staff at The University of Texas at Austin, the Senior Director will establish, secure and cultivate philanthropic investments from local, national and international foundation partners. They will identify, qualify, solicit and steward professional and family foundations for funding to support, but not limited to top-ranked Dell Medical School, Cockrell School of Engineering, College of Natural Sciences, College of Pharmacy, School of Nursing, Steve Hicks School of Social Work and others.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for a $5-10 million annual fundraising goal from foundations partners withing 12-24 months of being in the role.

• Develop strong relationships with foundation leaders and program officers, develop a deep understanding of the landscape of foundation giving. Report these findings back to UT Austin internal partners.

• Partner with Executive Director, Foundation Relations to develop multi-million-dollar grants that fund both single and interdisciplinary opportunities across the UT Austin enterprise.

• Develop persuasive and compelling solicitations and ensure proposals align with the strategic priorities and goals of UT Austin.

• Cultivate and manage a portfolio of 35+ foundations. Attend partnership and content relevant events to enhance UT Austin’s position such as conferences, scientific talks, lectures, etc.

• Visit with the foundation boards, leaders and/or program staff; organize c