Job Opportunities in Development and Alumni Relations

Explore our current job opening 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.

Digital Content Specialist

The Digital Content Specialist serves as a key contributor to Rice's Development and Alumni Relations division, responsible for developing, managing, and optimizing digital content across email and web channels. Central to this role is dedicated ownership of high-volume, technically complex Annual Giving email campaigns, which demand a high degree of precision, strategic thinking, and technical proficiency. The position requires ongoing collaboration with writers, designers, web staff, and division partners to plan and execute integrated, multichannel digital marketing campaigns, including visually striking, mobile-optimized email communications. This includes segmenting, testing, sending, and tracking emails through the university's CRM (powered by Blackbaud). Beyond email, this role contributes to the development and maintenance of engaging web content within a content management system. The Digital Content Specialist consistently analyzes performance metrics to identify trends, inform strategy, and drive continuous improvement across digital communications. This position also plays a supportive role in the broader marketing and communications team, contributing to the development and execution of both new and established messaging initiatives.

Senior Director, Prospect Management

The Senior Director, Prospect Management leads portfolio strategy and prospect management efforts that strengthen fundraising effectiveness and pipeline growth.  Partnering closely with development leadership, this role enhances portfolio quality, drives prospect movement, and supports campaign readiness.

Associate Director of Development

The Associate Director of Development is responsible for managing a portfolio of major gift donors and advancing philanthropic support for Rice University through strategic fundraising initiatives. The role identifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards donor prospects, targeting philanthropic commitments of $25,000 to $100,000+ across all schools and programs.