ASSISTANT ATHLETIC DIRECTOR FOR ANNUAL FUND

Updated: 8 days ago
Location: Rio Grande City, TEXAS
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Position Information


Posting Number SRGV7438
Working Title ASSISTANT ATHLETIC DIRECTOR FOR ANNUAL FUND
Number of Vacancies 1
Location Edinburg, Texas
Department Athletics
FTE 1.0
FLSA Exempt
Scope of Job
Manages specific fundraising activities of the Athletics Department and develops strategies to expand philanthropic and external support for the organization, and proposes annual goals and objectives.
Description of Duties
  • Coordinates a program of fundraising activities designed to increase the number and level of major and principal gifts donors in coordination with the Chief Fundraising official for Athletics.
  • Develops, proposes and executes strategies to involve campus leaders, alumni, friends, and volunteers to identify and cultivate new individual, corporate, and departmental prospects.
  • Assists in researching, cultivating, and soliciting major gift prospects and ensures donors receive proper acknowledgment, recognition, and stewardship.
  • Responsible for assigned functions for the athletics endowment program.
  • Assists with participating and developing strategic work plans for increasing the annual athletic fund organization’s donor base and giving levels.
  • Participates in the development of a comprehensive plan for the annual fundraising campaign.
  • Plans and coordinates special events and fundraising activities.
  • Oversees the growth and development of the Planned Giving area of the department of intercollegiate athletics.
  • Coordinates and communicates with the university’s development and alumni relations efforts on campus and other applicable constituency groups.
  • Coordinates and records relevant donor contact information with the university’s Development Research and Prospect Management area.
  • Prepares and/or directs the preparation of solicitation materials as needed for individual or corporate prospects.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision Received
General supervision from assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given
Supervises assigned staff.
Required Education
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
Preferred Education
None.
Licenses/Certifications
None.
Required Experience
Two (2) years prior experience in revenue generation, especially fundraising, marketing and promotions operations and ticket and corporate sponsorship sales, comparable career experience in the specific fields may be accepted in lieu of education on a 1 on 1 basis.
Preferred Experience
More than the required experience in revenue generation, especially fundraising, marketing and promotions operations and ticket and corporate sponsorship sales. Knowledge of fundraising compliance policies and regulations as applicable to the University and IRS.
Equipment
Standard office equipment including Microsoft Office programs, as well as database system Raiser’s Edge.
Working Conditions
Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Usual office environment and outside the office. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.
Other
Ability to work weekends and/or evenings on a constant basis; Occasional travel is required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to plan, organize and execute “giving” campaigns directed at alumni, community and capital projects. Ability to handle several projects simultaneously and have the ability to prioritize the projects based on deadlines and importance to fulfilling the department’s fundraising requirements as they pertain to the annual budget. Ability to communicate effectively with external and internal contacts.
Physical Capabilities
N/A
Employment Category Full-Time
Minimum Salary Commensurate with Experience
Posted Salary Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date 03/21/2024
Grant Funded Position No
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Posting Detail Information


EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dear Applicant,
Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:
Date of Birth
Gender
*Ethnicity/Race
Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956) 665-2451 and/or [email protected].
Additional Information
UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.
All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .
Quick Link https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/42253