Associate Athletic Director for Development

Position Title :

Associate Athletic Director for Development

Time Type : Full time

Position Summary and Qualifications :

Saint Josephs University is seeking a senior member of its Advancement and Athletics teams Associate Athletic Director for Development. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team at an enterprising University.

Saint Joseph Universitys Department of Athletics is in a transformational era with a premium on creating a world-class Division I experience for its student-athletes; generating excitement among the campus community alumni and the Philadelphia area; and competing for Championships in the Atlantic 10 one of the best conferences in Division I. We are looking for energetic hard-working candidates who have a passion for competing and are excited to push the boundaries of traditional thinking when it comes to college athletics.

The Associate Athletic Director for Development is responsible for leading and executing fundraising efforts to advance the mission and priorities of Saint Josephs University Athletics. This position focuses on securing major gifts in support of athletic facilities programs and strategic initiatives with a particular emphasis on mens and womens basketball and Name Image and Likeness (NIL) priorities.

The Associate Athletic Director will manage a portfolio of alumni parents and friends with significant philanthropic capacity working to achieve annual fundraising goals and strengthen engagement across the Hawk Athletics community. This role will also play a key part in securing funding for ongoing transformative capital projects and expanding support for the Basketball Excellence Fund (or its successor fund).

It is important to note that while this position reports to the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Development it also has a firm foothold in Athletics. The level of collaboration between Advancement and Athletics is strong and is central to the success of both Athletics and Advancement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities : (60%)

Successfully raise a minimum of $500000 in major gifts annually from assigned portfolio donors.

Manage a portfolio of approximately 100125 major gift prospects conducting 120150 meaningful personal visits annually.

Identify cultivate solicit and steward donors with an emphasis on basketball NIL and other athletic priorities.

Collaborate with other Major Gift Officers and University Advancement colleagues to coordinate donor strategies particularly with alumni or donors who support athletics.

Maintain detailed and accurate records of donor engagement solicitation progress and gift commitments in University CRM systems ensuring compliance and timely documentation.

Together with the General Managers for Mens and Womens Basketball and the Sr. Associate Athletic Director for Development serve as the NIL Team for St. Joes Athletics.

Strategic Planning and Collaboration (20%)

Partner with University Advancement and Athletics leadership to identify and engage new major and planned giving prospects.

Work closely with the Hawk Athletic Fund and Annual Giving teams to enhance overall participation and philanthropic impact.

Develop and execute short- and long-term fundraising strategies to support current and emerging athletic priorities.

Provide leadership in aligning athletic development efforts with institutional goals and strategic initiatives.

Relationship Building and Representation (15%)

Serve as a visible representative of Saint Josephs Athletics at athletic alumni and university events to promote donor engagement and program support.

Support the planning and execution of athletics-based events including games donor receptions and team-related functions.

Strengthen collaboration between Athletics Advancement and campus partners to ensure a seamless donor experience.

Administrative and Stewardship Support (5%)

Assist with stewardship efforts including ticket management donor recognition and event coordination.

Contribute to University and Athletics professional development initiatives and represent Athletics in select Advancement and campus committees.

Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor or Advancement leadership.

Minimum Qualifications (Education / Training and Experience)

Required :

Bachelors degree required

Three or more years of progressively responsible experience in major gift fundraising sales or related relationship management field (Note : outstanding fundraising performance participation in college athletics and other factors could substitute for one or more years of experience).

Demonstrated success in securing major gifts or significant partnerships

Strong interpersonal written and verbal communication skills

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to work independently while fostering a collaborative team environment

Valid drivers license and willingness to travel locally and nationally

Proven track record of cultivating and closing major gifts

Strategic thinker with the ability to align donor interests with institutional priorities

Strong networking relationship-building and follow-up skills

Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively

Commitment to the mission values and Jesuit tradition of Saint Josephs University

Preferred :

Masters degree or equivalent work experience

Previous experience in higher education fundraising or intercollegiate athletics administration

Understanding of NCAA regulations and the evolving NIL landscape

Proficiency with fundraising or CRM software (e.g. Banner Blackbaud etc)

Physical Requirements and / or Unusual Work Hours :

Standing for long periods of time

Some travel required specifically in the U.S. outside of the Philadelphia region

Evening / weekend hours required especially during academic year

Saint Josephs University is a private Catholic Jesuit institution and we expect members of our community to be knowledgeable about and to make a positive contribution to our mission. Saint Josephs University is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to recruit develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce. The University is committed to the diversity of its faculty and staff so that our students our disciplines and our community as a whole can benefit from the multiple perspectives it offers. The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity diversity and inclusion. EOE

Saint Josephs University prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in its programs and activities including admission and employment in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for overseeing compliance with Title IX and other civil rights laws and regulations. To contact the Title IX Coordinator e-mail visit Campion Student Center suite 243 or call . To learn more about the Universitys Title IX policies the process for filing a report or formal complaint of sex discrimination sexual harassment or other form of sexual misconduct and the Universitys response to reports and / or formal complaints please visit Inquiries may also be directed to the Federal agency responsible for enforcing Title IX the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Pay Transparency & Benefits Overview

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$102400.00 - $114950.00

Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

Fundraising,Management Experience,Biotechnology,Clinical Development,Clinical Trials,Research & Development,Training & Development,Grant Writing,Economic Development,Leadership Experience,Public Speaking,Product Development

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 102400 - 114950