Director of International Advancement - Middle East

Alumni and Donor EngagementTravel to the assigned regions 3-4 times per fiscal year.Identify opportunities for selected alumni to maintain strong connections and encourage their involvement, advocacy, investment, and impact in university activities.Represent the university in engagement opportunities that will elevate its branding in the region and will advance philanthropic opportunities.Strengthen the volunteer leadership pipeline for members from or advocating for the region of coverage in advisory councils/boards.Collect and share regional intelligence gathering, trend analysis, and strategic planning tailored to region of coverage.Lead at least one meaningful high-level event with top constituents in the region and support university-wide programming when needed.Fundraising and StewardshipBuild and carry an active portfolio of 40-80 prospective donors.Engage in qualification, strategy development, relationship building and closing of major gift(s) at $100,000+ for The University of Texas at Austin.Within 24 months of start date, consistently produce $2,000,000-$5,000,000 per year.Participate in goal setting, proposal preparation, strategy development, and stewardship as required for donors in the portfolio.Successfully and consistently deliver funding proposals to prospective and current donors.Maintain appropriate electronic documentation on a timely basis, including engagement activities, proposal tracking, contact reports, donor strategies, and forecasting in VIP.Record timely reports, letters, proposals, or gift agreements following a donor contact.Corporate and Industry RelationsCollaborate with supervisor of Corporate and Industry Relations teams to leverage and redirect strategic partnerships with international corporations that may result from the regional work and can provide sponsorship and funding for university research or programs, connections for faculty, experiential learning of jobs for students, or philanthropy.Campus PartnershipsIn coordination with the international advancement leaders, redirect alumni/prospects with Texas Global for topics related to the nurturing of academic partnerships with foreign universities, research institutions, etc. that arise from the advancement coordination with the international advancement leader, support connections with TexasExes, the alumni association, to maximize opportunities for engagement and impact through their initiatives.Effectively work with, communicate with, and collaborate with faculty, academic leaders, and other development staff to develop campus-wide engagement and funding opportunities and reach goals.Work collaboratively, proactively, and in a professional, service-oriented manner with all University development officers to further the development goals of the University.Ensure the international advancement efforts in the region align seamlessly with the team's overall strategy.Serve as a regional expert and advisor to international advancement on philanthropic opportunities and risks in the region of coverage.Other Duties as AssignedOther duties as assigned.

Created: 2025-11-15