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Vice President, Development & Alumni Relations

United States, Dallas · Job Posted January 10, 2026
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Under the leadership of President Prabhas V. Moghe, The University of Texas at Dallas, one of the nation’s fastest-rising research powerhouses, invites a visionary, globally minded Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations to join the University at a moment of bold transformation and reimagined possibilities. UT Dallas stands at the threshold of its next era of growth: expanding its impact, deepening its community roots, and redefining what a 21st-century public research university can achieve.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead the charge by cultivating a vibrant culture of philanthropy
  • Elevate alumni engagement to new heights
  • Position UT Dallas as both an anchor for North Texas and a catalyst for global innovation
  • Wield philanthropy as a force multiplier for progress
  • Oversee the successful culmination of the current campaign
  • Chart the course for the next ambitious fundraising strategy
  • Engage donors and partners who share the University’s passion

Requirements

  • Inspiring and strategic leader
  • Record of driving fundraising growth and campaign success
  • Instinct to cultivate genuine relationships and build trust across complex institutions
  • Empathetic, authentic, and disciplined
  • Ability to model humility and openness
  • Propel excellence through clear goals and metrics, data-informed decision-making, and a deep respect for people and culture
  • Create an environment where people perform at their best

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