Assistant Director of Development

Major/Essential Functions

• Qualify, manage, and build meaningful relationships with a portfolio of 100-150 donors whose philanthropic interests align with the University’s strategic vision.
• Develop robust fundraising proposals, solicit donors for philanthropic gifts, and secure major gifts as outlined in annual plans.
• Meet goals for key metrics such as substantial contacts, visits, portfolio penetration, and solicitations as established each fiscal year in annual plans.
• Adhere to procedures and best practices regarding documenting donor interactions, annual giving, donor engagement and stewardship, alumni relations, events, gift processing, and utilizing the donor alumni database.
• Represent Texas Tech University, the TTU Office of Advancement, and the College of Health & Human Sciences at university, alumni, and community events in a professional manner.
• Maintain a collaborative culture and serve as a great colleague within the TTU Office of Advancement, with TTUS Institutional Advancement, within the College of Health & Human Sciences, and across the University in an effort to strengthen the philanthropic culture at TTU.
• Assist your direct supervisor (and Dean when appropriate) in developing a college, school, or unit based annual plan for the College of Health & Human Sciences that aligns with the strategic vision of Texas Tech University and the TTU Office of Advancement.
• Manage a college, school, or unit budget specific to advancement opportunities (travel, events, stewardship, etc.), and be a good steward of those resources provided by the University, college, and donors.

About the Department and/or College

The Texas Tech University Office of Advancement works with a broad array of university supporters to identify and match opportunities at the university with the interests of donors, ultimately facilitating impact in higher education that leads to endless possibilities. Our professional fundraising team members are responsible for building meaningful relationships with donors through consistent interaction and meaningful visits that move them through the donor cultivation cycle. Texas Tech University recently announced the public phase of its first comprehensive campaign, On & On. The campaign is focused on philanthropic impact in four areas: Transform Lives, Fuel Academic Excellence, Elevate Campus & Community, and Build Champions. The campaign has a goal of raising $1.2B in philanthropic support before August 31, 2028.

The Office of Advancement is searching to fill a position within the Texas Tech University College of Health & Human Sciences. The College of Health & Human Sciences (CHHS) is one of the university’s original academic units, founded in 1925, and recently renamed to better reflect its mission of advancing human health and well‑being. CHHS provides multidisciplinary education, research, and community outreach focused on improving the human condition across individuals, families, and communities. The college includes multiple academic departments, pre‑health pathways, and research centers, preparing students for careers in areas such as personal financial planning, health care, counseling, nutrition, child and family development, wellness, and human services. Known for strong student outcomes, all undergraduate programs incorporate professional internships or hands‑on learning that support high job placement and graduate‑school readiness.

About the University

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
About Lubbock:Referred to as the “Hub City” because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock’s Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.