Director of Development - Division of Health Sciences

Job Title

Director of Development, Division of Health Sciences

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

Division of Institutional Advancement

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Stephenville, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Tarleton State University, a distinguished Doctoral National Comprehensive University, invites applications for the position of Director of Development for the Division of Health Sciences. As part of a vibrant academic community dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and service, this role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a university that values innovation, collaboration, and inclusive growth. Join us in advancing knowledge and transforming lives—on campus and beyond. Tarleton State University continues to grow its impact across Texas, with four distinct campuses located in Stephenville, Fort Worth, RELLIS-Bryan and Waco, along with a robust online community that extends our reach even further.

At the heart of it all is Stephenville, where Tarleton State offers a dynamic environment for faculty and staff. From a lively live music scene and numerous local festivals to rich traditions rooted in the surrounding community, Stephenville provides a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere.

No matter where you're located—on campus or online—you are part of a mission that transforms lives and makes a difference across the state of Texas and beyond.

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Important Immigration Information:

A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Tarleton State University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Tarleton State University subject to this fee. 

In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate. 

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Under guidance from the Associate Vice President for Development and leadership from the Vice President of Advancement and the Vice President for the Division of Health Sciences, the Director of Development (DoD) for the Division of Health Sciences is responsible for building and leading a comprehensive development program for the Division. 

Specifically, the Director will concentrate on major and principal gifts to support the initiatives of the Division. This position is expected to work closely with advancement and academic leadership to establish a best-practice philanthropic program within the Division. 

The DoD is responsible for ensuring high standards of quality, productivity, consistency, and accuracy for all development-related information. The DoD is knowledgeable about and operates in compliance with all gift administration/tax policies and regulations.

The position is primarily assigned to the main campus in Stephenville, TX and operates during the University’s standard business hours. Due to the nature of development and donor-relations work, the incumbent must be available for occasional evening and weekend assignments. Travel to meet with donors, attend events, and represent Tarleton State University and the Division of Health Sciences may also be required. Serves as Campus Security Authority (CSA).

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

With direction from / reporting to the Associate Vice President of Development and in consultation with the Vice President for the Division of Health Sciences and the Vice President of Advancement, the Director of Development will cultivate, solicit, and steward major and principal-gift philanthropy for the Division of Health Sciences. The Director will also, in consult with the Associate Vice President of Development, design programs in areas to include annual giving and donor stewardship, to engage target constituents and sustain consistent giving to the Division at all levels.  

The Director also fosters / enables collaboration with the Division of Advancement’s donor relations and events office, with specific emphasis on responsibilities associated with major institutional events organized by the Office of the President.

Specifically, the Director will honor the Division’s responsibility to support and enable Presidential events and opportunities, and will assist, advance, and service the Office of the President (in collaboration with the Division’s donor relations team) in a dutiful and professional fashion.

In addition, the Director will be expected to:

• Cultivate existing relationships to increase current philanthropic support.
• Work closely with Institutional Advancement and Division leadership to develop fundraising priorities.
  • Proactively identify new prospects and build relationships with the intent of securing major, leadership, planned, and principal gifts.
  • Make personal visits, create proposals, and write digital correspondence as primary methods of donor engagement. Plan, organize, coordinate, and manage daily activities to maximize gift solicitation efforts and events.
  • Use all available University resources to identify, cultivate, and solicit major gift support to Division and university programs.
  • Collaborate with University partners/other development officers or units to coordinate fundraising strategies for donors with multiple interests.
  • May work to design donor and volunteer cultivation events to attract and retain interest in the Division and affiliated programs.
  • Proactively represent Tarleton State University and the Division at external events to identify prospects and grow the network of support.
  • Develop and manage a portfolio of individual, corporate, and foundation prospects capable of making significant gifts to secure gift commitments. Plan and implement programs that include measurable targets and metrics for each fiscal year (e.g., cultivation, personal visits, stewardship activities, solicitations).
  • Work to ensure timely and accurate completion of proposals, pledges, and fund agreements. Maintain accurate and timely documentation of prospect strategies and contact reports, evaluate new prospects, and generate reports and other correspondence as necessary to cultivate prospects.
  • Other duties as assigned by advancement leadership in consultation with the Vice President for the Division of Health Sciences.

Minimum Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Major Responsibilities/Duty/Task satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree. Master’s Degree Preferred.
• Five years of fundraising experience or relevant experience, with preference given to fundraising in higher education.  

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of fundraising, public relations, marketing, and/or sales.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated record of completing tasks.
• Knowledge of database, word processing, and spreadsheet applications
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• The ability to be customer service-oriented and bring together various institutional partners with varying interests is essential.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively and harmoniously with others.
• Problem-solving skills, creativity, positivity, and the ability to manage several assignments simultaneously are required
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Critical thinking and lifelong learning skills.
• Professional gravitas to represent the university, the Division of Institutional Advancement, and the Division of Health Sciences with honor, enthusiasm, and decorum.

Supervision Received/Given 

This position may supervise staff or students.

Other Requirements

• The scope of the job will require work to be done outside of normal business hours.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Salary Range:

The target base annual salary is commensurate and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position.

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and qualifying part-time employees. Our Careers Page offers an overview of the great benefits we offer; for detailed information visit our Benefits Information page.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application for consideration. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

Application Procedure:

During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via "Submit" action.

Employment applications must include:

• Completed online application

• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications

• Curriculum Vitae or Resume

• At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information

Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered.  Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application.  “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application.  Incomplete applications will not be considered. 

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.