Assistant Director of Development, Athletics
Assistant Director of Development, Athletics
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$ 5720 - 5916
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As part of the University of San Diego a Roman Catholic University the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is committed to advancing academic and athletic excellence and enhancing students lives while promoting the University of San Diego.
The University of San Diego an engaged and contemporary Catholic institution was founded by the Diocese of San Diego and the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1949. Governed by an independent board of trustees since 1972 USD remains committed to a liberal arts education grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition and the pursuit of truth goodness and beauty. Inspired by this centuries old tradition of Catholic higher education the University welcomes people of all faith traditions and any or no religious background. The future success of USD relies on the contributions of those who seek to foster the development of engaged global citizens and an earnest confrontation of humanitys urgent challenges.
This recruitment is open to current University of San Diego employees only. Only current USD employees are eligible to apply and be considered for this position.
This position is responsible for helping meet the fundraising objectives of the USD Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. Under the supervision of the Senior Associate Athletics Director of Development this position is responsible for the identification cultivation and solicitation of annual fund (TAF) and sport specific club donors. Additionally the position will help plan and manage stewardship and donor research activities for the Athletics Department.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Fundraising Activities
- Identify and manage a portfolio of annual and major gift prospects which includes individuals with specific affiliation or giving interest to the University of San Diego Athletics program.
- Cultivate Solicit and Steward Annual and Major Gift Donors.
- Identify and evaluate potential donors; design and implement prospect cultivation solicitation and stewardship strategies.
- Maintain strong relationships and sustain regular contact with university officials volunteer leaders and other key stakeholders in support of the Senior Associate ADs fundraising strategies donor cultivation/solicitation and essential stewardship of constituents; ensure timely appropriate outreach and continued donor engagement with the university including but not limited to anticipating essential deadlines preparing draft documents proposals and communications.
- Develop manage and execute campus fundraising campaigns including the personal cultivation solicitation and stewardship of faculty and staff.
- Assist in the planning and coordination of special events (e.g. luncheons banquets auctions etc.) and facilitates game-day hospitality and/or premium seating areas: the Jenny Craig Pavilion Torero Stadium Fowler Park and other facilities.
Development Operations
- Assist in the planning and production of the Athletics Development website publications brochures and related-collateral materials necessary to support fundraising initiatives (both printed and digital).
- Create and produce donor pledge agreements and gift agreements as needed.
- Create maintain update information collection retrieval and reporting processes for prospect research and major donor prospect management; maintains prospect management data and tracking in Advance; proactively updates information maintained in Advance
- Support the gift entry process as needed to ensure timely gift processing and receipting. Identify database issues that require data cleanup and work with the gift specialist to complete cleanup projects.
Special Conditions of Employment:
Athletics Development is a complex division with various responsibilities to the university-at-large various institutional constituencies the president senior administrative staff and the Board of Trustees. This employees personality and temperament are just as important as any particular skill. This employee must have the ability to maintain a professional demeanor utilize tact and discretion and maintain the strictest confidentiality.
Background check: Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.
Degree Verification Requirement: Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree required.
- One year of related experience required.
- Experience in nonprofit development or sales and/or higher education preferably in NCAA Div. 1 Athletics.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills as well as exceptional critical listening and thinking skills.
- Command of the English language including AP writing style and standard grammar spelling punctuation syntax and proofreading skill.
- Strong teamwork and leadership skills. Experience in managing teams at all levels across an organization.
- Effective strategic thinking creative problem solving attention to detail and the ability to identify key issues proactively and to formulate recommendations for change or improvement.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to respond to unanticipated situations and shift priorities at a moments notice in a fast-paced office environment.
- Advanced experience with Microsoft Word and Excel; ability to learn new computer programs quickly and efficiently.
- A commitment to quality client/colleague-oriented service; tact and discretion in maintaining confidentiality with campus administrators trustees or donors.
- Friendly and personable; mature positive attitude; a team player.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Playing experience or participation in intercollegiate athletics preferred.
Performance Expectations- Knowledge Skills andAbilities:
- Expected to meet and achieve fundraisingmetrics and goals related to: prospecting number of donor contacts and visits number of gifts and funds raised.
- Ability to initiate lead coordinate and complete various projects with minimal supervision.
- Independent judgment when making decisions with the ability to think and act globally.
- Comfort level with public speaking.
- Excellent human relations skills and the ability to work with various university constituents; ability to develop and use empathetic listening skills communicate with clarity and maintain an attitude that conveys respect cooperation honesty and resourcefulness.
- Adept at identifying problems issues and opportunities as they arise appropriate responsiveness including advising staff and/or the vice president appropriately.
- Proficiency with donor database/prospect management systems.
- Knowledge of USD policies and procedures; ability to become familiar with university history customs and protocols departmental structures and systems fiscal procedures and personnel policies.
- Flexibility in work schedule to permit occasional early morning evening and weekend duty as needed.
$5720 - 5916.67 per month; Excellent Benefits
The University of San Diego offers a very competitive benefits package including; medical dental vision a retirement contribution given to you by the University and access to on-campus Fitness Centers. Please visit the benefits section of our website to view all of the perks and benefits that USD has to offer.USD: Human Resources: Benefits
The salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience education and other factors including departmental budget.
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Hours: 40 hours per week
Closing date:Open until filled
Note: External job postings will be up for at least three days. After that time applications will be reviewed by the hiring manager/committee throughout the posting period. A candidate may be selected at any time which could then close this posting on a date earlier than listed.
The University of San Diego is a smoking and tobacco-free campus. For more information visit Experience:
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