Associate Athletic Director, Development

University of Maryland, United States

Updated: 24 days ago
Location: College Park, MARYLAND
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Posting Details
Posting Details


Position Number: 129286
Title: Associate Athletic Director
Functional Title: Associate Athletic Director, Development
Category Status: 33-Exempt Regular
Applicant Search Category: Staff
University Authorized FTE: 1
Unit: PRES-ICA-External Relations
Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The Associate Athletic Director for Development at the University of Maryland Athletics will play a strategicrole in supporting the fundraising efforts of Maryland Athletics and the Terrapin Club. This role will focus on enhancing strategic decision-making and operational efficiencies in the fundraising department and other revenue-related areas in Maryland Athletics. This position will lead in representing Maryland Athletics to University Relations and external stakeholders and partners. Oversee a portfolio of 75 or more potential contributors, alumni, and non-alumni acquaintances, supportingindividual donors contributing $50,000 or more. Develop a sustainable pool of potential donors, resulting in yearly donations exceeding $500,000. Lead a team to meet annual targets of securing contribution commitments exceeding $20 million from over 7,500 uniquedonors.
The Associate Athletic Director of Development will be under the supervision of the Senior Associate Athletic Director/Chief Development Officer. This role involves overseeing the Athletics Development team to meet unit and department objectives andactively managing a group of contributors to cultivate philanthropic commitments.
Benefits Summary Top Benefits and Perks:

Exempt Benefits Summary

Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree required.
Experience:
Seven or more years of related experience in Higher Ed, Development, and/or Sales. Supervisory experience required.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
  • This role is an integral member of the development team, and the position requires an ability to communicate effectively both in written and oral form. 
  • Ability to problem-solve in a timely fashion. 
  • Sensitivity to the needs of a wide range of internal and external constituencies is required. 
  • The ability to take direction. 
  • The ability be flexible, work independently, take initiative, manage multiple projects, prioritize a high-volume of work in a fast-paced environment, and meet deadlines under pressure is required. 
  • Familiarity with office MS Office suite is required. 
  • In addition, the ability to manage confidential information with appropriate discretion and tact is essential.
Preferences:
Preferences:
Previous donor database work is preferred.
Additional Certifications:
Additional Information:
Job Risks Not Applicable to This Position
Physical Demands
While performing the essential functions of the job, the employee operates a computer and other office devices such telephones, copy machines, fax machines, etc; Constantly moves about the facility and event site before, during and after events to service clients; constantly communicates via telephone, email and in-person with others to exchange accurate information. Standing, walking, kneeling/crouching, balancing and the incumbent must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The scope of the position may require some evening and weekend work (Non-standard work hours).
Posting Date: 03/14/2024
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled Yes
Best Consideration Date 03/20/2024
Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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