Position Overview 

The Director of Strategy and Initiatives supports the Texas Exes’ engagement and development efforts by strengthening coordination, stewardship, and operational effectiveness across the organization. This role focuses on improving how the association identifies, tracks, and intentionally engages individuals who participate in Texas Exes programs and initiatives. 

The Director of Stewardship works closely with colleagues across the organization to support stewardship strategies, surface opportunities for deeper involvement and participation in our continuum of giving and improve internal processes. This role is highly collaborative and is not solely responsible for programs or donor relationships. 

Major Job Functions 

• Support the identification and coordination of individuals engaged across Texas Exes initiatives, including marquee events and awards, the Flying Longhorns, Forty Acres Society, Longhorn Business Network, Legends Club, Board of Directors and volunteers, and others. 

• Work collaboratively with UT Development to help identify and contextualize engagement and giving opportunities and provide strategic support to the Chief Development Officer. 

• Develop and maintain processes, documentation, and systems that support intentional stewardship and internal visibility of constituent engagement. 

• Partner across departments to improve communication, alignment, and efficiency related to engagement leads and shared relationships. 

• Analyze engagement data and participation trends to help inform stewardship and outreach strategies. 

• Manage and mentor two staff members, the Constituent Relations Manager and the Director of Special Projects. 

• Support staff development through coaching, feedback, and clear goal alignment. 

• Assist senior leadership with strategic initiatives and cross?departmental projects as needed to advance organizational priorities. 

Essential Job Requirements  

• Bachelor’s degree required, University of Texas at Austin always a plus 

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in alumni relations, nonprofit management, development support, strategy, or a related field 

• Exceptional interpersonal skills 

• Experience managing staff and improving operational processes 

• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills 

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across teams and manage complex relationships 

• Experience in higher education, advancement, or membership-based organizations preferred 

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION Send resume, cover letter, references, and SALARY REQUIREMENTS to resumes@texasexes.org. Be sure to put “Director of Strategy and Initiatives” in the subject line. No phone calls please. 

About Texas Exes

About the Texas ExesOn June 18, 1885, 34 new graduates of the two-year-old University of Texas founded its alumni association. Today, the Texas Exes has more than 106,000 members living all over the world and keeps Longhorns connected to the Forty Acres and each other.

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