Assistant Athletic Director, Annual Fund

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Department Summary

The University of North Texas competes as a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the American Athletic Conference. North Texas athletic programs are classified as NCAA Division I the largest and highest division among all colleges and universities. The 46000 square-foot Athletic Center located off South Bonnie Brae Street is the centerpiece of North Texas athletics. Athletics strives to conduct a competitive athletics program that promotes faculty staff student and community affiliation and participation with the North Texas Athletics. Provide facilities which attract the highest level of talent and allow student-athletes to perform at the highest level in practice and during competition.

Position Overview

The Assistant Athletic Director for the Annual Fund oversees the Mean Green Athletic Fund (MGAF) renewal process and coordinates internal fundraising and promotional campaign activities to enhance donor retention engagement and support for Athletics.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree and four years of professional experience in fundraising donor relations public relations or sales: or any equivalent combination of education training and experience.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Extensive knowledge of philanthropy donor relations and fundraising principles including annual giving stewardship and donor engagement strategies.
Demonstrated ability to establish cultivate and maintain effective professional relationships with internal and external constituents donors alumni volunteers and community stakeholders.
Proven ability to plan organize develop and execute strategic initiatives that advance organizational goals and fundraising objectives.
Demonstrated leadership skills including the ability to mentor coach and develop colleagues and direct reports to achieve individual and team success.
Strong ability to effectively manage time personnel financial resources and physical assets while balancing multiple priorities and deadlines.
Exceptional oral written and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively engage audiences and represent the organization professionally.
Ability to quickly learn interpret and apply University policies procedures and regulations while exercising sound judgment and discretion in complex situations.
Strong organizational analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make informed decisions and drive results in a dynamic environment.
Proficiency in managing confidential information and maintaining the highest standards of professionalism integrity and ethical conduct.

Preferred Qualifications

Proficient in Paciolan.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

N/A

Job Duties

• Oversees the Mean Green Athletic Fund (MGAF) renewal process and coordinates internal fundraising and promotional campaign activities to enhance donor retention engagement and support for Athletics.
• Manages Mean Green Athletic Fund (MGAF) operations including business processes such as donor database maintenance CRM management gift processing and donation collection. Develops and oversees MGAF communications and marketing initiatives including the creation of promotional materials and execution of multi-channel marketing strategies through social media web platforms email campaigns and direct mail to enhance donor engagement and fundraising outcomes.
• Oversees MGAF donor stewardship benefit fulfillment and fundraising events.
• Manages and cultivates relationships with Mean Green Athletic Fund (MGAF) donors and prospective donors to secure annual major and capital gifts in support of UNT Athletics.
• Performs other duties as assigned that support the strategic goals operational effectiveness and overall success of the Athletics Department and the Mean Green Athletic Fund (MGAF).

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.
Lifting and moving objects up to 100 pounds or more.

Environmental Hazards

Elevated temperatures.

Work Schedule

8:00am-5:00pm Monday thru Friday with some evenings and weekend events.

Driving University Vehicle

Yes

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit and takes actions to prevent discrimination harassment (including sexual violence domestic violence dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race color religion national origin sex age disability genetic information or veteran status in its application employment practices and facilities; nor permits race color national origin religion age disability veteran status or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice file a charge or report or testify assist or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.