Associate Athletics Director, UC Foundation
Associate Athletics Director, UC Foundation
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Job Description
The University of Chattanooga Foundation Inc. (UCF) invites applications and nominations to fill the position of Associate Athletics Director for the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Reporting to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Advancement the Associate Athletics Director will coordinate the fundraising program for intercollegiate athletics at UTC.
This role will coordinate and lead development activity for UTC Athletics through the identification cultivation solicitation and stewardship of individuals foundation and corporations to be engaged with UTC.
Responsibilities
Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Fundraising: Management of UTC Athletics fundraising program including annual giving for UTC Athletics. Identify cultivate and personally solicit alumni and friends of UTC for gifts $25000 and manage a portfolio of 70100 prospects and donors. Prepare and present multiyear leadership annual giving and major gift proposals to prospects with the input and assistance of the Athletics Director VC/Executive Director of the UC Foundation Associate VC/Advancement athletics administrators coaches and other constituent and central development officers.
Leadership and Event Management: Lead and supervise fulltime athletics advancement staff and ticket operations/sales staff. Manage or assist in athleticsfocused events for fundraising and stewardship purposes.
Administrative: Other professional duties as assigned by the Associate VC/Advancement and Vice
Chancellor/Director of Athletics to ensure efficiency and effectiveness for the UC Foundation and UTC Athletics including serving as a member of the Athletics Leadership Team sport administrator duties and engagement with alumni affairs.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
The candidate who fills the Associate Athletics Director position is required to have:
- Bachelors degree
- 3 years of experience managing and implementing fundraising initiatives including major gifts volunteer management personal solicitations and capital giving in collegiate athletics setting
- Willingness and ability to travel
A valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record is required due to travel responsibilities of the position. UTFI reserves the right to consider all appropriate circumstances. In general any significant driving offense less than 12 months old will eliminate the application from consideration for the position.
Note Candidates holding a graduate degree must have at least 1 year of experience.
Preferred Education and Experience
In addition to meeting the required qualifications the preferred candidate will have:
- Masters degree
- 5 years working in higher education with an understanding of development/philanthropic work in relation to higher education
- Knowledge of industry trends best practices and technology
- Working knowledge of and familiarity with NCAA rules and regulations particularly those impacting representatives of the institutions athletics interests
Application Process: Priority will be given to applications received on or before May 20 2025 via the DASH application system. Applications must include a completed candidate profile cover letter resume and contact information for three professional will not be contacted without explicit permission of the candidate.
When determining minimum qualifications only information entered in the candidate profile can be considered. Please ensure your candidate profile is completed in its entirety as it relates to qualifying education/work experience.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a fulltime basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment visa status.
Questions about the search may be directed to .
Target Start Date: August 2025
Benefits: The Foundations greatest asset is our team. Foundation employees are eligible for a comprehensive suite of benefits that includes:
- Flexible work arrangements offering a hybrid schedule to most team members
- Comprehensive medical dental and vision insurance plans
The Foundation:The University of Chattanooga Foundation Inc. manages the private endowment of The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. The UC Foundation was created in 1969 when the private University of Chattanooga merged with Chattanooga City College and joined the University of Tennessee system of statewide campuses.
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is a national model for metropolitan universities. In collaboration with our many regional partners we offer an experiential learning environment with outstanding teaching scholars in bachelors masters and doctoral programs. UTC is the campus of choice for over 11350 students. Our four colleges offer over 55 bachelors programs with 128 program concentrations. Our graduate school offers over 50 masters programs with 45 program concentrations and five doctoral degrees with six program concentrations. UTC educates our students for success in a global society at a reasonable rate.
The UT System: The University of Tennessee System is comprised of campuses at Knoxville Chattanooga Pulaski Martin and the Health Science Center at Memphis; the Institute of Agriculture; and the Institute for Public Service.
The University of Chattanooga Foundation Inc. is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex pregnancy marital status sexual orientation gender identity age physical or mental disability genetic information veteran status and parental status or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
