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Assistant Director - Donor Relations Stewardship & Engagement

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$53,900–$70,100 Per Year
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Brand Marketing (Branding), Budgeting, Calendar Management, Donor Development, Donor Relations, Event Management, Fundraising, Marketing Communications, Microsoft Excel, Natural Resources, People Management, Record Keeping, Regulations, Relationship Management, Safety Compliance, Safety/Work Safety, Sales Management, Scholarship, Stewardship, Storytelling, Time Management
LOCATION
Lubbock, TX
POSTED
11 days ago

Major/Essential Functions

Donor Relations and Stewardship
  • Develop and implement a Davis College-wide donor stewardship plan and communications calendar in collaboration with the Office of Development, TTU Office of Advancement, and Davis College Marketing and Communications.
  • Coordinate timely donor acknowledgements, stewardship communications, scholarship materials, recognition efforts, and impact updates.
  • Support personalized stewardship strategies that strengthen relationships and connect donors with the students, faculty, research, and programs they support.
  • Partner with development staff to enhance the donor experience and foster a culture of gratitude, accountability, and service.
Donor Communications and Storytelling
  • Collaborate with the Davis College Marketing & Communications team to identify and share stories that highlight donor impact and college initiatives.
  • Coordinate donor-facing materials including impact reports, proposals, presentations, correspondence, event materials, and stewardship updates.
  • Support fundraising and donor engagement through strategic communication.
  • Produce accurate, donor-focused communications that align with university and college branding and advancement standards.
Stewardship Reporting and Administration
  • Maintain stewardship records, donor recognition tracking, and impact reporting to support donor engagement and relationship management.
  • Respond to donor inquiries regarding gifts, acknowledgements, recognition, and giving opportunities while maintaining accurate donor records.
  • Support scholarship stewardship efforts, including student thank-you letters and donor reports.
Events and Engagement
  • Develop and implement donor cultivation, stewardship, and recognition events in partnership with the Development Office, TTU Office of Advancement, and Davis College Marketing and Communications.
  • Collaborate with Davis College events coordinator to oversee activities to include, event preparation, post-event communications, and supervising support staff and event operations.


Grant Funded?

No

Pay Basis

Monthly

Work Location

Lubbock

Department

Ag Sciences and Natural Resources

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV

Job Type

Full Time

Shift

Day

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in the area of specialization or closely related field. Three years of related administrative and technical experience. Additional job related education may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

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

Founded in 1923, Texas Tech University began with a mission to serve the needs of West Texas, but its impact has always reached far beyond. Today, Texas Tech, located in Lubbock (pop. 300,000+), is home to a vibrant community of more than 42,000 students.Texas Tech's 1,800-acre campus showcases Spanish Renaissance architecture and is home to one of the country's largest public art collections. Its 13 colleges include a prestigious School of Law and a distinguished School of Veterinary Medicine. These programs equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their respective fields. Built on the values of West Texas — hard work, grit and authenticity — the university graduates students who are deeply engaged in service to their communities and well-positioned to succeed in the world. Texas Tech is committed to achieving research and scholarly accomplishments that compare favorably to the member institutions of the Association of American Universities (AAU). For more than 100 years, Texas Tech has been a premier destination for those seeking a world-class education and a unique, personalized experience as a member of the Red Raider family.

Job Family

Institutional Development & Advancement

Job Sub Family

Alumni Relations

Annualized Pay Range

$53,900 - $70,100 - $86,200

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