Director of Donor Engagement & Events

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Houston System is seeking a strategic leader for Constituent Engagement to guide a broad program of donor, alumni, and university events. You will shape goals, monitor progress, and ensure alignment with a multi-year mission.

Responsibilities include directing budgets, coordinating campus partners, and advancing engagement priorities through thoughtful event strategy and outcomes. A strong track record in higher education or fundraising is preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires a 4-year degree or equivalent in-depth training.
• Minimum 3 years directly related experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic leadership for a comprehensive portfolio of high-profile donor, alumni, presidential, and university events that advance institutional, fundraising, stewardship, and engagement priorities.
• Leads signature events from concept through evaluation, establishing event strategy, desired outcomes, audience experience, project plans, and measures of success.
• Advises university and division leadership on event strategy, protocol, hospitality, executive engagement, and opportunities to strengthen the donor and alumni experience.
• Directs cross-functional teams and campus partners, ensuring clear roles, accountability, communication, and alignment across all phases of event planning and execution.
• Develops and implements event standards, operational processes, performance metrics, and continuous improvement strategies that enhance efficiency, fiscal responsibility, and the overall quality of the events program.

Education

4-year degree or equivalent

Job description

The University of Houston System is seeking a strategic leader for Constituent Engagement to guide a broad program of donor, alumni, and university events. You will shape goals, monitor progress, and ensure alignment with a multi-year mission.

Responsibilities include directing budgets, coordinating campus partners, and advancing engagement priorities through thoughtful event strategy and outcomes. A strong track record in higher education or fundraising is preferred.