Assistant Athletic Director of Championship Resources (AP26-033)

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Job Location:

Edwardsville, IL - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 50000 - 58000

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Assistant Athletic Director of Championship Resources (AP26-033)

Overview

To build on a strong foundation of achievement and contribute to the realization of its ambitious institutional goals Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) invites applications for the position of Assistant Athletic Director of Championship Resources (AP26-033). As the only Division I institution in the Metro East region of St. Louis SIUE Athletics is on the rise. This critical position will work with the departments coaches and staff as well as campus and community colleagues to generate resources to foster competitiveness academic excellence and student-athlete experience.

Why SIUE

Employing more than 2400 faculty and staff members SIUE is one of the largest employers in the Metropolitan St. Louis area. A study by SIUE School of Business faculty shows the University has a $1.3 billion annual economic impact on the region. SIUE Athletics has 16 Division I sports and approximately 280 student-athletes competing in both the Ohio Valley Conference and Mid-American Conference (wrestling). SIUE is coming off the schools first trip to March Madness this position offers an opportunity to be a part of significant growth and momentum.

What You Will Do

Oversee the planning execution and growth of the annual fund for the Athletics Department.
Collaborate with the Office of Advancement and SIUE Foundation to plan and execute Giving Tuesday and One Day One SIUE initiatives for Athletics.
Plan and execute annual fundraising strategies and events that support Athletics Department needs and individual sport programs.
Work in conjunction with the Assistant Athletics Director / Administration and Special Events to plan and execute donor stewardship and fundraising events.
Coordinate key events such as the Red & Black Benefit Cougar Champions Classic Cougar Champions Fund Appreciation Dinner and basketball hospitality.
Develop and implement strategies to strengthen donor engagement and maximize fundraising outcomes.
Ensure alignment of all fundraising efforts with departmental and institutional goals.

Schedule:

Schedule varies - will require nights and weekends

FLSA: Exempt

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

Bachelors degree in sport management business marketing communications or a related field.
One (1) year of fundraising (preferably in an athletics-related field) or sales experience
Experience with Microsoft Office
Position requires considerable initiative creativity and independence
Evidence of strong communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Adobe Creative Suite especially InDesign and Photoshop
Experience with Raisers Edge

Supplemental Information

Application Materials and Information:

To be eligible for the role ensure that your application includes a complete and detailed employment history that highlights your relevant full-time and part-time work experience including start and end dates of employment and at least three professional references.
You are strongly encouraged to submit a resume and/or cover letter to provide additional context and showcase your qualifications.
Applicants who feel their credentials and prior experience align with the listed minimum qualifications are encouraged to the application or within the cover letter and resume clearly describe how your credentials and relevant work experience align with the specified minimum requirements of the position.
Applications must be submitted by the specified closing date no later than 11:59 p.m. CST.

Pre-Employment Screening:All external candidates who receive a job offer will be required to undergo pre-employment screening for this position. The screening process will encompass a criminal background check and where applicable other background checks such as a drug screen verification of employment and education or licensure/certification reference checks and/or checks with relevant government registries. Please note that all job offers are contingent upon successful completion of the required screening process.

Additional Information:SIUE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States and visa sponsorship for this position will not be provided. International students at SIUE on F-1 or J-1 visas are not eligible for full-time or part-time civil service positions with permanent status.

Accommodation:If you are unable to utilize our online application system and need to request an accommodation please reach out to us at or via email at.

EEO Statement

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and thus prohibits discrimination against employees applicants for employment and students on the basis of age color disability marital status national origin race religion sex sexual orientation or veterans status.

We value your interest and look forward to reviewing your application. For questions or more information email: .

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DescriptionAssistant Athletic Director of Championship Resources (AP26-033)OverviewTo build on a strong foundation of achievement and contribute to the realization of its ambitious institutional goals Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) invites applications for the position of Assistant...