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The University of Texas at Austin · 1 day ago

Director of International Advancement, Middle East

Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

The University of Texas at Austin is a leading educational institution aiming to create positive social change and technological advancement. The Director of International Advancement for the Middle East will be responsible for driving engagement and fundraising strategies in the region, focusing on cultivating relationships with high-profile philanthropic prospects.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

Travel to the assigned regions 3-4 times per fiscal year

Identify opportunities for selected alumni to maintain strong connections and encourage their involvement, advocacy, investment, and impact in university activities

Represent the university in engagement opportunities that will elevate its branding in the region and will advance philanthropic opportunities

Strengthen the volunteer leadership pipeline for members from or advocating for the region of coverage in advisory councils/boards

Collect and share regional intelligence gathering, trend analysis, and strategic planning tailored to region of coverage

Lead at least one meaningful high-level event with top constituents in the region and support university-wide programming when needed

Build and carry an active portfolio of 40-80 prospective donors

Engage in qualification, strategy development, relationship building and closing of major gift(s) at $100,000+ for The University of Texas at Austin

Within 24 months of start date, consistently produce $2,000,000-$5,000,000 per year

Participate in goal setting, proposal preparation, strategy development, and stewardship as required for donors in the portfolio

Successfully and consistently deliver funding proposals to prospective and current donors

Maintain appropriate electronic documentation on a timely basis, including engagement activities, proposal tracking, contact reports, donor strategies, and forecasting in VIP

Record timely reports, letters, proposals, or gift agreements following a donor contact

Collaborate with supervisor of Corporate and Industry Relations teams to leverage and redirect strategic partnerships with international corporations that may result from the regional work and can provide sponsorship and funding for university research or programs, connections for faculty, experiential learning of jobs for students, or philanthropy

In coordination with the international advancement leaders, redirect alumni/prospects with Texas Global for topics related to the nurturing of academic partnerships with foreign universities, research institutions, etc. that arise from the advancement work

In coordination with the international advancement leader, support connections with TexasExes, the alumni association, to maximize opportunities for engagement and impact through their initiatives

Effectively work with, communicate with, and collaborate with faculty, academic leaders, and other development staff to develop campus-wide engagement and funding opportunities and reach goals

Work collaboratively, proactively, and in a professional, service-oriented manner with all University development officers to further the development goals of the University

Ensure the international advancement efforts in the region align seamlessly with the team's overall strategy

Serve as a regional expert and advisor to international advancement on philanthropic opportunities and risks in the region of coverage

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Donor strategyFundraising experienceCultural competencyStrategic planningProject managementTenacityArabic language skillsEmotional intelligenceCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsCreativityIntegrity

Required

Bachelor's degree

Demonstrated ability to execute sophisticated engagement programming and successful full-cycle donor strategy

High degree of emotional intelligence

Demonstrated ability to show tenacity and be nimble

Ability to drive results

Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

Ability to think strategically and creatively and work well under pressure

Project management skills

Ability to travel frequently to visit prospects and donors

Ability to use discretion and maintain integrity and professionalism

Proven experiences demonstrating cultural competency

Comfort working across time zones and cultures

Resume/CV

Letter of interest

Three work references with contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Preferred

Regional Expertise and Cultural Fluency

Arabic language skills or experience working with Arabic-speaking stakeholders is a strong asset

Familiarity with philanthropic customs, donor expectations, and cultural protocols

Experience developing and executing strategic plans for international advancement, including prospect research, pipeline development, and cross-functional collaboration with alumni relations, communications, and institutional donor relations

Benefits

The University provides a competitive benefits package that includes insurance and retirement benefits in addition to other programs and services.

Texas Development supports growth by offering professional development opportunities that help every team member accomplish their goals, enrich their skillset and deepen their engagement with UT.