IA Director - Managerial - Director Corporate and Foundation Relations

IA Director - Managerial - Director Corporate and Foundation RelationsJob ID: 13710Location: El Paso, TXFull/Part Time: Full TimeRegular/Temporary: RegularAbout UTEPThe University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.UTEP is America's leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 85% of our 25,000 students are Hispanic, and half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 170 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.https://www.utep.edu/giving/Our team works cohesively to build strategic relationships, keep alums connected to the University, and match philanthropic goals with institutional priorities to advance, support, and sustain the University's mission. Our division relies on the constant collaboration of our departments - Advancement Services, Development, and Strategy & Engagement.With a growing team and vastly unrealized fundraising potential, we had our fourth straight record-breaking year last year and are poised for continued growth and success. Maintaining that momentum, we are excited to continue implementing innovative ways to extend our reach and impact. As America's leading Hispanic-serving university, the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is dedicated to increasing access to excellent higher education and positively impacting the community we serve. In Institutional Advancement (IA), we know that our success is built on the contribution of a diverse team in its people, thoughts, and experience. Our culture of care and inclusive excellence is more than a commitment at UTEP IA—it is the foundation of all we do.Read on to understand who we're looking for in this role, what you'll do, and the skills and experiences we're after. Please use your cover letter to tell us about your interest in UTEP and Institutional Advancement and what you hope to bring to this role.Who We WantAn experienced, strategic, and highly collaborative leader to serve as the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) Institutional Advancement's (IA) Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations.With curiosity and creativity, you are pleasantly persistent in achieving your goals. You know how to take an idea from inception through execution, collecting feedback along the way to constantly improve. With a positive attitude, you take pride in approaching your work with intention and a growth mindset. You must be unrelenting in your pursuit of excellence, taking smart risks, and exploring big ideas; you innovate and iterate but never compromise integrity along the way.You also embody an unending commitment to positively contributing to our team culture; we all commit to making UTEP IA a great place to work. You have tenacious optimism and a goal-oriented, growth mindset, with the ability to remain flexible and develop creative solutions in pursuit of always maintaining forward momentum.You thrive in a dynamic environment, continually balancing competing priorities. You have the ability to work independently and collaboratively, supporting the success of all colleagues and prioritizing UTEP's overall goals above personal achievement.Position InformationHiring Department: Institutional AdvancementPosting End Date: Open until filled. This posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.Hours: 40 hours per week, standard Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pmFLSA status: ExemptEarliest Start Date: As soon as possible.Salary: $75,000 - $82,500 annually, commensurate with experience.Required Application Materials:• Resume• Cover Letter• List of three professional referencesThe primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents' performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents' immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver's license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position's essential functions.Purpose of PositionWhat You'll DoReporting to the Associate Vice President of Development, you will be responsible for creating and implementing a comprehensive strategy to identify, engage, and secure partnerships with corporate entities and foundations aligned with the University's mission. In this role, you will manage a diverse portfolio of major ($25,000+) and principal-level ($1,000,000+) prospects and donors, both regionally and nationally.You'll analyze current corporate and foundation engagement practices to identify growth opportunities and integrating various components, such as campus sponsorships, business engagement, and community outreach, into the overall Corporate and Foundation Relations unit strategy. You'll develop and implement targeted strategies that facilitate successful evaluation, cultivation, solicitation, negotiation, and investment from corporate entities and foundations. You'll effectively align their interests with the university's initiatives and opportunities, ensuring that these opportunities resonate with the philanthropic goals of the donors and the University's mission. By leveraging these connections, you will play a crucial role in fostering meaningful relationships that support the university's fundraising objectives.Another aspect of the role will be overseeing the development of a robust sponsorship program strategy, establishing university-wide procedures and guidelines to ensure consistency and effectiveness. This will require collaboration with colleagues across campus, particularly within Athletics, as well as the UTEP Alumni Association, to create consistent sponsorship packages and implement effective strategies. You will also provide guidance and resources to campus departments on best practices for business engagement and sponsorship management, enhancing overall effectiveness and reach.Additionally, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate and detailed records on donors and prospects, which is critical for effective relationship management and strategic planning. This includes documenting all interactions, contact reports, and relevant notes within the CRM system (Raiser's Edge NXT). By ensuring that this information is up to date, you will provide valuable insights for yourself and your colleagues, allowing for informed decision-making and tailored engagement strategies. You will also oversee the preparation of compelling funding proposals, submit grant applications, assessments of potential support, briefings, gift agreements, and endowments for your assigned prospects, ensuring that all relevant parties (academic partners, faculty, researchers, and staff) are actively involved in these key efforts.As a manager, you will lead a team of frontline fundraisers dedicated to corporate and foundation relations. You build trust with your team through authenticity, shared vision, and transparency. You invest time and energy in growing your team professionally and personally, to remove barriers for their success, and foster a team culture that pursues excellence while also caring deeply about the human behind the job.While no two days will be the same, you can expect to engage in identifying and strategizing investment opportunities while building impactful, long-term relationships with our constituents. As part of a centralized Institutional Advancement division, you will receive support not only from your AVP and immediate teammates but also from colleagues across the division in areas such as prospect research, stewardship, alumni engagement, and communications.Essential FunctionsPromotes organization policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations; advises University personnel regarding the development and implementation of regulatory strategy, potential areas of regulatory concern, and new government/regulatory developments related to advancement processes.Implements directives, operational changes, programs, and policies corresponding to the division or unit.Coordinates activities of divisions or departments that effects operational efficiency and economy.Develops short and long-range plans, conceptual designs, capital outlay (budget) requirements and documentation for assigned area(s).Develops, implements, and provides training policies, standards, guidelines, and/or security monitoring processes in relation to general control, privacy regulations, and development and operation of the University's infrastructure.Reviews and approves documentation relating to projects and needs specific to assigned area(s).Exchanges information in a clear, concise, and straightforward manner with internal and external partners, stakeholders, alumni, constituents, and friends of the UniversityActs as a liaison between department and internal or external partners.Knowledge of all Microsoft Office software and able to learn and use institutional software systems.Complies with all State and University policies.Other duties may be assigned; specific roles may have additional responsibilities due to the nature of the specific role/division/unit.QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Required Qualifications:Education: Bachelor's degree OR an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessaryandExperience: Five (5) years of successful major gift fundraising experience or relevant experience (e.g. portfolio management, sales, nonprofit, banking, or finance)Preferred Qualifications:A working understanding of a research university environment with faculty and stakeholdersDemonstrated success fundraising for another academic unit, youth-serving agency, business school or programExperience using a fundraising database (we use Raiser's Edge NXT)Membership in NACROKnowledge, Skills & AbilitiesProficiency in Microsoft Office software and ability to learn and use institutional software systemsAdvanced computer skills and demonstrated background in Internet-based researchKey Performance Indicators:Understanding how you would measure success in a role is critical to understanding if it's a good fit. At Institutional Advancement, we believe Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) contribute not only to the overall productivity of our division but also to our team engagement. As such, we like to establish the measures of success early, consistently talk about performance, and formally review them quarterly to ensure we're providing two-way feedback in a timely and consistent manner.The Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for this role:• Expanding existing corporate and foundation relationships• Facilitating new UTEP partnerships with corporations and foundations• Delivery of major-gift level investment proposals and closure success rate• Overall fundraising and engagement success of the CFR unitAdditional InformationPhysical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly be able to lift and move up to 50 lbs.Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate.In keeping with its access, excellence and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries—including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident—about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747-8358, by email at mailto:titleix@utep.edu, or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 312.For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at mailto:eoaa@utep.edu.To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6371555jeid-d764373f7c7c69458b1cf3d746aca4e8