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Job no : 496646

Work type : Full-time

Campus : Mount Carmel - Hamden, CT

Categories : Staff

Overview :

Quinnipiac University invites applications for an Assistant Athletic Director—an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and motivated fundraising professional to help elevate our Blue & Gold Society and champion Division I Bobcat Athletics.

The Assistant Director will be a front-line fundraiser focused on creating external and engaging relationships with alumni, parents, donors and prospects in support of Bobcat Athletics. The Assistant Director will be a highly collaborative individual as they will work directly with the QU Athletic Director, Bobcat Athletics leadership team and coaches, while reporting into Associate Athletic Director for Development / Director of Development for Athletics within the Division of Development and Alumni Affairs.

About Quinnipiac : Quinnipiac is a private, coeducational, nonsectarian institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university enrolls 7,000 full-time undergraduate and 3,000 graduate and part-time students in 100 degree programs through its Schools of Business, Communications, Education, Computing & Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing and College of Arts and Sciences. Quinnipiac consistently ranks among the top regional universities in the North in U.S. News & World Report's America's Best Colleges issue. Quinnipiac also is recognized in Princeton Review's The Best 380 Colleges. Quinnipiac has been named a Great College to Work For as determined by a comprehensive industry survey. For more information, please visit www.qu.edu . An education at Quinnipiac embodies the University's commitment to preparing graduates for 21st century careers and citizenship, creating an inclusive, excellence-driven community, nurturing and positively impacting internal, local and global communities and fostering lifelong connections and success. The University believes in educating a diverse student body to become valued and contributing members of their communities through vital and purposeful educational programs. Students engage with real-world issues through practice and considering different perspectives. The University's innovative curriculum further prepares undergraduate and graduate students to understand their roles and responsibilities as members of the Quinnipiac community as well as the larger national and global communities.Responsibilities :

• Cultivate alumni and donor relationships to secure annual gifts of $2,500–$50,000, meeting metrics and documenting activity in CRM.
• Lead and grow the Blue and Gold Society, coordinating leadership annual giving strategies with the development team
• Partner with the Associate AD for Development to drive Athletic Advisory Council fundraising, focusing on acquisition, retention, and upgrades
• Manage a portfolio of leadership annual giving prospects, independently developing and executing solicitation strategies
• Support Bobcat Athletics fundraising by informing leadership, preparing coaches / administrators for donor engagement, and aligning with strategic initiatives.

Collaborate with Annual Giving on signature campaigns including Bobcat Challenge, Giving Tuesday, and Bobcats Unite

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Qualifications :

Special Instructions to Applicants : TO APPLY :

Applications must be submitted electronically and include a resume and a cover letter detailing how your experience aligns with the position requirements & demonstrated commitment to intentional leadership that values individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes tuition remission and a culture that is inclusive and driven by excellence.

Quinnipiac University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful community.

Note to Faculty / Staff Applicants Only : If a final candidate is a current or previous Quinnipiac employee, the hiring manager must obtain a reference check from the candidate’s current or former manager before making an offer of employment. If the candidate's current or most-recent Quinnipiac supervisor is unavailable, the hiring manager should contact Talent Acquisition for assistance in determining the appropriate alternate contact :

Advertised : July 31, 2025 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close : Open until filled

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