Assistant Director of Athletics (Development)

Assistant Director of Athletics (Development)

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Job ID: 1019
Job Family: Unclassified
Department: Athletics Development
Pay Range: Salary commensurate with experience
Position Information:
The Assistant Athletics Director for Development in the Office of Development and Alumni Affairs will be responsible for developing and managing the major gifts, planned-giving and annual giving programs targeted to donors with an affinity for athletics programs and initiatives.
Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Supervising and collaborating with the Director of Development, Capital Projects for Athletics to identify, cultivate, and solicit a top tier of donors who have the means and the interest to support The Second Century Campaign initiatives with gifts in excess of $25,000;

Working closely with the Athletic Director and the Athletics Department Senior Staff, including Varsity Coaching Staff, the Vice President of Development and External Affairs, Associate Vice President, Directors of Development, and other campus leadership to plan and coordinate the cultivation and solicitation activity of prospects with regard for overall development initiatives and priorities of the Athletics Department;

Providing leadership and oversight in developing the capital projects agenda and timeline including orchestrating volunteer involvement through campaign committees that will plan the events, fundraising and stewardship as appropriate for athletics development initiatives;

Coordinating with the AVP and the Director of Development Research and Prospect Management regarding the prospect identification, assignment, and management processes and systems;

Overseeing the strategy, goal-setting and execution of a robust Annual Giving effort within Athletics via Mustang Club and Friends of programs and membership drives and associated promotions, this includes collaborating closely with the AVP for Development and Alumni Affairs, the Executive Director of Annual Giving, the Varsity Coaching Staff, and the Director of the Mustang Club to set benchmarking goals and metrics, develop appropriate direct mail vehicles, supervising and facilitating intensive telemarketing campaigns, and developing appropriate programming for a large audience of supporters during the national campaign;

Overseeing the growth and development of the Planned Giving area of the Athletics Department, including the Cash Birdwell program; and

The Assistant Athletics Director for Development will lead and manage seven professional staff members and is responsible for all levels of management within the department, providing leadership and direction to staff, including but not limited to hiring, evaluating, reviewing and dismissing staff, prioritizing staff responsibilities and assignments, and developing and monitoring the departmental budget.

Qualifications:
Candidates must demonstrate strong verbal and interpersonal skills with a strong customer service orientation. Must demonstrate commitment to the support of advancement and athletics.

Candidates must demonstrate strong organizational and problem solving skills with the ability to think collaboratively, strategically and creatively while participating in senior-level decision-making. Must also demonstrate ability to provide focus and motivation to expert professional staff in a goal-driven, fast-paced and changing environment.

College or university development experience working with alumni and parents preferable; experience in the athletics field strongly desired. Experience working with volunteers on a national basis and/or coordinating a national sales force is a plus.

Experience in devising successful mass marketing strategies and events preferable. Knowledge of sales management or fundraising management principles desired.
This position is open until filled. Priority consideration will given to submissions received by June 6, 2008. Please visit our website to apply, or submit resume and cover letter to: Search Committee, Job ID 1019, P.O. Box 750232, Dallas, TX 75275-0232.