Associate AD for Development
Associate AD for Development
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Job Summary
Reporting to the Senior Deputy Athletics Director for External Operations this positions primary focus will be to collaborate among units in and affiliated with the Athletics Department and within and around the University to maximize synergy resulting in additional revenue streams. The Associate AD for Development will develop and execute strategies ensuring collaboration and coordination resulting in distinctive storytelling that aligns with the athletic departments vision and goals for revenue growth.
The Associate AD for Development will work closely with the football program to develop strategies to increase donors and additional opportunities to help the program continue to compete in the upper echelon of the Mountain West. This includes increasing One Spartan Nation membership as well as identifying key prospects that will help advance the football program.
The incumbent will work closely with the development staff to increase membership to One Spartan Nation while reaching fundraising goals; Create a strategic development plan that develops a strong portfolio and major gift prospects to advance the mission of the university and athletics department; and utilize key areas in the new Habbas Law Athletics Center for naming rights opportunities to help generate additional fundraising goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with athletics executive leadership team coaches and affiliated units to create successful strategies to increase revenue and donations.
- Monitor changes in NCAA policies federal legislation and other regulatory developments affecting college athletics including but not limited to issues related to NIL studentathlete compensation and studentathlete rights.
- For assigned responsibilities execute strategic priorities as defined by leadership that advance the departments vision mission goals while driving results growing the donor base and revenues that are needed for success.
- Prepare written proposals information materials gift illustrations and other materials needed to secure major gifts and multiyear pledges.
- Actively Collaborate with Corporate and Foundation Relations to initiate engagement between downtown San Jose and Silicon Valley business leaders and SJSU Athletics.
- Actively collaborate with Planned Giving and University Advancement major gift officers in preparing and communicating solicitation strategies for assigned prospects in portfolio. Ensure that university guidelines are adhered to embracing high ethical and moral standards of behavior.
- Collaborate with the Director of Athletics and Senior Deputy Athletics Director to strategically fill the ADs suite for Football and away game travel for Football (and other specified road games).
- Identify major gift prospects for Athletics priority projects for proper advancement in the Development process.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
- Unquestionable integrity and commitment to professional ethics
- Ability to build meaningful relationships of trust that lead to philanthropic giving to San Jos State Athletics
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a collaborative team
- Skill in networking and opening doors as well as developing donorcentric cultivation and solicitation strategies
- Ability to navigate the institution/assigned unit and make the appropriate match for donor interests
- Ability to engage and support volunteer leadership with their efforts in fundraising consultation and advocacy
- Highlevel of initiative and attention to detail and organization skills
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
- Skill in successfully managing multiple projects on tight deadlines and under pressure in a dynamic and open environment
- Knowledge of the dynamics that athletes and coaches must navigate in higher education
- Knowledge of NCAA Division I (FBS) intercollegiate athletics
- Knowledge of NCAA and conference guidelines policies rules and regulations
- Proficient in Google docs and ability to learn tech platforms as needed
- Ability to be flexible and possess a strong customer service ethic
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree
- Two (2) years experience in athletics development or revenue generation
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters Degree
- Five (5) years experience in athletics development or revenue generation
Compensation
Classification: Administrator II
Anticipated Hiring Range: $8875/month
CSU Salary Range: $5053/month $16221/month
The final hiring salary will be commensurate with experience.
San Jos State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 3035% of your base salary. For more information on programs available please see the Employee Benefits Summary.
Application Procedure
Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:
- Resume
- Letter of Interest
All applicants must apply within the specified application period: May 7 2025 through May 15 2025. This position is open until filled; however applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the university.
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Additional Information
Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. SJSU will issue a contingent offer of employment to the selected candidate which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was offered the position on a contingent basis.
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Campus Security Authority In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy this position is subject to ongoing review for designation as a Campus Security Authority. Individuals that are designated as Campus Security Authorities are required to immediately report Clery incidents to the institution and complete Clery Act training as determined by the university Clery Director.
Equal Employment Statement
San Jos State University is an equal opportunity employer. The university prohibits discrimination based on age ancestry caste color disability ethnicity gender gender expression gender identity genetic information marital status medical condition military status nationality race religion religious creed sex sexual orientation sex stereotype and veteran status. This policy applies to all San Jos State University students faculty and staff as well as university programs and activities. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and certain other federal and state laws prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in all education programs and activities operated by the university (both on and off campus). Reasonable accommodation is made for applicants with disabilities who selfdisclose. San Jos State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
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IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
