**43307BR** **Extended Job Title:** Donor Advising Officer **Position Description:** Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward alumni, parents, and friends of the Texas Tech University System to secure leadership annual and major gifts. Responsible for the successful accomplishment of annual advancement goals; and adherence to the prospect management system. Work is performed under general supervision with broad latitude for initiative **Requisition ID:** 43307BR **Travel Required:** Up to 50% **Major/Essential Functions:** + Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward alumni, parents, and friends of the Texas Tech University System to secure planned gifts and major gifts. + Constructive management of donor portfolios, utilizing tools and prospect management cycle. + Build constructive and effective relationships to become a reliable resource for fundraising initiatives, establishing and maintaining effective relationships with philanthropic partners and colleagues across the System. + Communicate clearly and succinctly through all communication vehicles. + Live and promote the values of the Texas Tech University System: People First, Resilience, Integrity, Community, and Exemplary Service **Grant Funded?:** No **Pay Basis:** Monthly **Schedule Details:** M-F 8-5 **Work Location:** Lubbock **Department:** TTUS Institutional Advancement **Required Attachments:** Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV **Job Type:** Full Time **Shift:** Day **Required Qualifications:** Bachelor's degree plus one year related experience; OR a combination of education and/or related experience equal to five years. **Does this position work in a research laboratory?:** No **Safety Information:** Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees. **Pay Statement:** Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. **EEO Statement:** All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran. **About the University:** Established in 1996, the Texas Tech University System is one of the top public university systems in the nation, consisting of five universities – Texas Tech University , Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center , Angelo State University , Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso and Midwestern State University . Headquartered in Lubbock, Texas, the TTU System is a more than $3 billion enterprise focused on advancing higher education, health care, research and outreach with approximately 21,000 employees and 63,000 students, more than 400,000 alumni, a statewide economic impact of $16.4 billion and an endowment valued at $1.7 billion. In its short history, the TTU System has grown tremendously and is nationally acclaimed, operating at 24 academic locations in 20 cities (18 in Texas, 2 international). In addition, the TTU System is one of only nine in the nation to offer programs for undergraduate, medical, law, nursing, pharmacy, dental and veterinary education, among other academic areas. **Job Family:** Institutional Development & Advancement **Job Sub Family:** Fundraising & Development **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:** Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, written, and presentation skills; excellent time management and multi-tasking skills; knowledge of all aspects of fundraising, including annual giving, planned giving, campaign management, and strategic planning or the proven ability to become highly proficient in these areas; demonstrated competency in Microsoft Office. **Annualized Pay Range:** $44,500 - $57,900 - $71,200