Career Opportunities: Assistant Director, Development (20542)

Summary

Reporting directly to a Senior Director of Development, the Assistant Director of Development’s primary role is to serve as a leadership giving officer, developing and managing a portfolio of current donors and new prospects (individuals, corporations and foundations as appropriate) capable of making a gift of twenty-five thousand - one-hundred thousand dollars, that results in philanthropic resources raised on behalf of Baylor College of Medicine (BCM).

The Office of Advancement and Alumni Affairs recognizes the importance of work-life balance. This position has the opportunity to work from home partially as part of our hybrid remote/on-site work arrangement.  

The Office of Advancement and Alumni Affairs serves the mission of Baylor College of Medicine. Baylor College of Medicine is nationally ranked among the top 20 institutions for education and research, the largest recipient in Texas of National Institutes of Health research funding, and home to the No. 1-ranked genetics department in the U.S. As part of the OAAA team, you will inspire donors and Baylor alumni to give through a variety of ways to advance the College's priorities across four mission areas: healthcare, education, research and community.  

OAAA activities encompass fund development - at all levels up to major gifts - alumni relations, philanthropic communications, corporate relations and volunteer programs. You'll also play a mission-critical role in Baylor's quest to power the future of health, from helping secure funding for cutting-edge cancer research to obtaining scholarships for aspiring physicians, health professionals and scientists. Our success depends on attracting, promoting and retaining top-notch talent like you.   

OAAA is committed to Baylor's values of respect, integrity, creativity, teamwork and excellence. We strive to maintain a welcoming and supportive environment where you can apply and grow your talents and skills in support of our vision of improving health through science, scholarship and innovation. To go far, we must go together. Consider joining Baylor College of Medicine and its 120-year legacy of caring for Houston, the state of Texas and the world.

Internal title:  Development Associate; working title:  Assistant Director, Development

Job Duties

• Collaboratively works towards the achievement of the annual BCM office fundraising goal.
• Individually accountable for fundraising productivity, donor engagement and cultivation, solicitation and stewardship, prospect qualification, as well as gift and estate planning metrics.
• The expectation will be that with a mature portfolio, this position will solicit one million USD per year, and secure a minimum of five hundred thousand per year.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision; effectively and efficiently organize and prioritize workload to meet constantly changing demands; high level of accuracy, attention to detail and strong organizational skills; communicate status of projects to appropriate staff members and/or supervisors in a timely fashion.
• Collaborate with other Development leaders and Institutional Advancement colleagues to foster the success of their respective programs.
• Enhance fundraising skills through professional associations and BCM training.
• Foster an environment of fairness, cooperation and professionalism – adhering to the core values of the College and principles of community that are vital to successful advancement and the well-being of all participating stakeholders.
• Values every member for the individual efforts and unique talents that enhance achievement of goals and objectives and extend a welcoming and nurturing workplace culture and environment where everyone is included, respected and empowered.
• Actively practices moves management throughout the donor life cycle of identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship.
• Documents all donor related activities using donor database system.
• Attends donor events and supports prospect engagement strategies as directed.
• Participates in College-wide development activities as needed. 
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Two years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in fundraising, marketing, or sales with a preference in direct fundraising experience in private not for profit.
• Healthcare/higher education experience.

Skills

• People and customer service-oriented professionalism
• Initiate, develop and manage relationships and networks
• Show sincere and authentic interest in others and their concerns
• Gather relevant information systematically
• Break down problems into simple components
• Make sound decisions
• Approach problems with curiosity and open-mindedness
• Offer new ideas, solutions and/or options