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Careers in Development and Alumni Relations at Rice University

Welcome,

Rice is a top-tier national university known for its academic innovation, beautiful campus and engaging students and alumni. This same standard for excellence extends to our professional staff and award-winning Development and Alumni Relations division. As we advance the university's 10-year strategic plan, Momentous, and prepare for our next comprehensive campaign, we’re seeking talented, driven colleagues who will help realize our ambitious goals. If you’re creative, collaborative, curious and open to new ideas, we hope you will consider joining us.

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Job Opportunities in Development and Alumni Relations

Explore our current job openings in Development and Alumni Relations spanning multiple departments, from fundraising to alumni relations to communications. This listing will be updated weekly, so check back often.

Development Coordinator

Reporting to the Senior Director of Parent and Family Philanthropy, the Development Coordinator provides overall administrative and program support to the Parent and Family Philanthropy team within the Development and Alumni Relations division. This position is responsible for scheduling meetings, submitting expense reports, preparing documents and presentations, and managing data entry. In addition, the incumbent supports gift officers in their work with donors by compiling reports, preparing meeting briefings, and assisting with other donor-related activities. The Development Coordinator works closely with teams across the Development and Alumni Relations division, as well as with campus partners, to achieve the goals of the Parent and Family Philanthropy program.

Data Services Administrator

Reporting to the Data Services Director, the Data Services Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day coordination, processing, and preparation of check gifts, credit card gifts, securities, wire transfers, and pledges for entry into the alumni/development database system. In addition, the Data Services Administrator provides support for reconciling gift transactions, as well as routine and project-based support for the Data Services team.

Associate Director, Development Communications

Reporting to the Director, Development Communications, the Associate Director, Development Communications is an excellent writer, creative strategist and master storyteller who helps shape the voice of Rice University’s fundraising efforts. More than just a writing job, this position is about crafting narratives that inspire generosity and strengthen relationships.

Videographer and Photographer

The Development and Alumni Relations Marketing and Communications team at Rice University is seeking a creative, strategic, and highly skilled Videographer and Photographer to produce video, multimedia, and photography content that supports the university's fundraising and engagement goals. Reporting to the Executive Director of Communications and Marketing, this position develops story concepts, plans and executes photo and video shoots, manages post-production workflows, and creates content tailored for social media, events, impact stories, reports, and print publications. A strong understanding of storytelling, filmmaking, editing styles, audience engagement, and platform-specific formats is essential for creating effective content across YouTube, Instagram, ThankView, and other digital channels. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with Marketing and Communications colleagues and partners across Development and Alumni Relations, including Annual Giving, Donor Relations and Stewardship, and Alumni Relations, to support institutional priorities and campaign strategies. Projects may include Giving Day videos (and other content associated with fundraising drives), impact stories, social media campaigns, event recap videos, and donor and student photography for print and digital communications.

Questions?

Contact Talent Management with any questions you have about starting your career at Rice University.


Toni Parker
Senior Talent Management Specialist


713-348-3254

toni.parker@rice.edu

 

 

Kiana Pointer
Talent Management Specialist


713-348-4630

kiana.pointer@rice.edu

 

Thao Tran
Talent Management Coordinator


713-348-4645

thao.tran@rice.edu

Our Values

RESPONSIBILITY — We hold ourselves accountable, striving to achieve aspirational goals and impactful solutions that move Rice forward.

INTEGRITY — We respect and support each other as team members and hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards in engagement and fundraising.

COMMUNITY — We build deep relationships and collaborate within the division, across campus and through our global network of alumni and constituents. 

EXCELLENCE — We constantly strive to innovate and lead in our industry for the betterment of Rice.

Our Values

Our Team

Our leaders in Development and Alumni Relations work collaboratively and strategically across departments to lead a division of more than 130 employees.

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