Director of Development, Division of Health Sciences

About the role

Tarleton State University seeks a Director of Development for its Division of Health Sciences. Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Development, the incumbent will lead a comprehensive fundraising program focused on major and principal gifts.

Key responsibilities

• Cultivate, solicit, and steward major and principal‑gift philanthropy for the Division.
• Design and implement annual giving, donor stewardship, and event programs in collaboration with the Division of Advancement.
• Identify new prospects, conduct personal visits, create proposals, and manage donor communications.
• Coordinate fundraising strategies with university partners and represent the university at external events.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred).
• At least five years of fundraising experience, preferably in higher education.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across institutional units and maintain confidentiality.

Required skills

• Knowledge of fundraising, public relations, marketing, and sales principles.
• Proficiency with database, word‑processing, and spreadsheet applications.