Advancement: Development Team

James Hines

James Hines

Title: Director of Development, College of Education and Psychology
Department: Advancement: Development Team
Building: BEP 222-C
Email: jameshines@uttyler.edu
Phone: 903.566.7192

Degrees

MS - Sport Administration, Arkansas State University, Jonesboro
BS - Sport Management, Arkansas State University, Jonesboro
Certificate in Fund Raising Management (CFRM) IUPUI Lilly Family School of Philanthropy

Biography

James joined the UT Tyler Advancement staff in March 2023, as the Director of Special Events. He joined the Development Team as Director of Development for the College of Education and Psychology in August of 2023.  

James began developing his event planning skills after he was selected to serve as the 2013 Houston Astros Spring Training Sales Liaison in Kissimmee Florida. After completing his time with the Astros, James shifted his focus to higher education events. James has coordinated events with the Arkansas State University Multicultural Center and served as the Conference Coordinator for the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE). Since his arrival to the University Advancement department, James has obtained a Certificate in Fund Raising Management from IUPUI’s Lilly Family School of Philanthropy.

James is also currently completing a PhD in Higher Education at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. When he is not working towards the advancement of UT Tyler, James enjoys sports and traveling.