Official TSU Title: Executive Director
Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience.
Education: Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.)
Required Licensing/Certification: N/A
Grant Title: N/A
% FTE: 1.0

Job Description Summary / TWC Summary

The Executive Director reports directly to the Foundation Board Trustees and is responsible for developing, evaluating, and implementing philanthropic initiatives for cultivation, solicitation and identification of regional, national and international gifts and partnerships. This person will help plan and implement strategies for foundation relations including solicitations, prospect research and prospect management.

The ideal candidate will serve as liaison between the university and the TSUF board of trustees, create the staff infrastructure for continued growth, and partner with the university’s VP for Development to identify philanthropic partnerships as a key growth opportunity in fulfilling TSU’s mission.

The Texas Southern University Foundation, a private, 501c3 with a mission to support the state, independent Texas Southern University, seeks a collaborative and strategic leader, with strong operational skills, to serve as the Executive Director.

Essential Duties Summary

• Identify, cultivate, and solicit prospects for major gifts and/or private partnerships (i.e., corporations, foundations)
• Liaise with campus constituents to optimize philanthropic opportunities.
• Work closely and in coordination with the VP for Development.
• Supervise all private grant activity (i.e., budget, disbursements, accounts payable, payroll and reporting) and operations activity (annual filings, audits) in collaboration, where policy states, with university administrators and principal investigators.
• Oversee the development and implementation of external and internal communications plans regarding Foundation activities.
• Facilitate regular communication among stakeholders.
• Build and enhance internal staff to accommodate the fundraising growth over the past five years to provide optimal service to internal and external constituents.
• Work closely with the Office of Development to coordinate annual major fundraising events, as sponsored by the TSU Foundation.
• The Executive Director will also provide Foundation’s annual audit to the president and Board of Regents.
• Makes presentations before constituency groups for new partnerships.
• Assists or coordinate with the media as designated.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Policies, procedures, and practices.
• Using mass media.
• Complex systems and procedures.
• Banner and other job-related software systems.
• Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications.

Skill in:

• Detail oriented.
• Effective customer service.
• Problem-solving and decision-making.
• Multitasking and time management.
• Strong management.
• Coordinating work of others.
• Budget management.
• Organizational.
• Presentations.
• Leading projects.
• Both verbal and written communication.

Ability to:

• Prepare detailed reports.
• Work independently.
• Communicate effectively.
• Compose business letters and documents.
• Conduct fact-finding interviews.
• Explain complicated data.
• Prepare narrative reports.
• Interpret, explain and analyze presentations before groups.

Work Experience

Five (5) years of related experience, preferably working in state or federal government.

Working/Environmental Conditions

• Limited standing and/or walking.
• Handling light weight objects.
• Using or carrying equipment.
• Stoop, bend or lift.
• Requires flexibility to travel.

UA EEO Statement

It is the policy of Texas Southern University to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, individuals with disability, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its programs, activities, admissions or employment policies. This policy of equal opportunity is strictly observed in all University employment-related activities such as advertising, recruiting, interviewing, testing, employment training, compensation, promotion, termination, and employment benefits. This policy expressly prohibits harassment and discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, genetic history, national origin, individuals with disability, age, citizenship status, or protected veteran status. This policy shall be adhered to in accordance with the provisions of all applicable federal, state and local laws, including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.

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