Director, Board & Volunteer Engagement

Description
Directs the strategic development of the leadership volunteer initiatives program for the University of Houston. This position will create opportunities for leaders of industry, executive leaders and donors to serve the University with a goal of progressing strategic initiatives by serving on advisory committees, leadership boards and think tanks.

1. Plan and develop executive leadership volunteer opportunities on advisory committees, leadership boards and think tanks, as a direct component of philanthropic giving for University Advancement.
2. Cultivate and steward relationships with major donors to coordinate volunteer leadership opportunities and continued donor engagement strategies. Act as the University representative to ensure donor volunteers are connected and acclimated to the committee on which they will serve.
3. Actively participate on the University Strategic Initiatives Leadership team to assist with development of volunteer leadership opportunities.
4. Advise University leaders and collaborators on best practices and protocols for successful volunteer opportunities and donor engagement.
5. Serve as the point of contact for the University's Executive Volunteer Boards and committees to ensure a positive engagement experience aligning with fundraising goals.
6. Collaborate with College-based Development colleagues to develop and implement volunteer participation strategies for each area's College-development fundraising business plan.
7. Oversight of the annual engagement, recruitment, retention and recognition plans to further establish the relationship between volunteers for the University and UH strategic goals.
8. Administration of the department budget and personnel.
9. Performs other job-related duties as required.

EEO/AA
Qualifications
Bachelors and 5 years experience
Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed. Requires a minimum of five (5) years of directly job-related experience.
Additional Job Posting Information
Department willing to accept education in lieu of experience.
Department willing to accept experience in lieu of education