Assistant Athletic Director - Advancement

NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association); Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chattanooga Foundation is seeking an Assistant Athletic Director to enhance fundraising efforts for UTC Athletics. The role involves leading donor relations, managing annual giving programs, and collaborating with university initiatives. Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and significant experience in fundraising or sports management, with opportunities for professional growth and engagement in university events.

Benefits

Opportunity for career development

Involvement in university events

Qualifications

• 4+ years in fundraising, sales, marketing, or financial planning within intercollegiate athletics.
• Valid driver’s license required due to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations of the athletics annual fund through donor development.
• Organize annual giving programs and donor stewardship.
• Serve as a liaison for ticket sales and assist in hospitality events.

Skills

Fundraising

Marketing

Sales

Financial Planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Graduate degree

Job description

The University of Chattanooga Foundation, Inc. (UCF) invites applications and nominations to fill the position of Assistant Athletic Director for the UC Foundation, supporting the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga. Reporting to the Associate Athletics Director, the Assistant Athletic Director is responsible for supporting growth in the Mocs Club, the annual giving arm of athletics development for the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, and providing leadership for philanthropic activity that funnels into annual giving to UTC Athletics.

Responsibilities

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Front-Line Fundraising: Lead and oversee the operations of the athletics annual fund through communication and collaboration with Associate AD for Advancement, including identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding donors at all giving levels through in-person visits, phone calls, digital communications and direct mail solicitations. Organize the structure of the athletics annual fund on a 12- and 24-month basis, including planning the ‘Mocs Take Flight’ annual giving program.

Annual Giving: Develop pipeline of prospective leadership-level supporters to support capital giving projects through donor identification/cultivation and appropriate stewardship of those donors. Lead affinity group annual giving for UTC Athletics, including student-athlete alumni engagement through the C Club, Greek Challenge, and sport specific giving.

Administration: Serve as developmental liaison to select sport programs; serve on campus development committees; assist with donor hospitality events and activities; and participate in university, UC Foundation, and Athletic department events, activities, and initiatives.

Ticket-Office Liaison: Assist in fostering effective collaboration with the ticket office and contribute to the planning, development, and execution of comprehensive sales strategies aimed at maximizing ticket sales.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

The candidate who fills the Assistant Athletic Director of Advancement position is required to have:

• Bachelor’s degree

• 4+ years in a position related to development such as fundraising, sales, marketing, or financial planning with experience in an intercollegiate athletics environment

A valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record is required due to travel responsibilities of the position. UTFI reserves the right to consider all appropriate circumstances. In general, any significant driving offense less than 12 months old will eliminate the application from consideration for the position.

Note - Candidates holding a graduate degree must have at least 2 years of experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

In addition to meeting the required qualifications, the preferred candidate will have:

• 2 years of intercollegiate athletics fundraising experience

Application Process: Priority will be given to applications received on or before June 16, 2025 via our DASH application system. Applications must include a completed candidate profile, cover letter, and resume. Candidates selected to move forward in the evaluation process will be asked to provide contact information for three professional references.?References will not be contacted without explicit permission of the candidate.

When determining minimum qualifications, only information entered into the candidate profile can be considered. Please ensure your candidate profile is completed in its entirety as it relates to qualifying education/work experience.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment visa status. Questions about the search may be directed to [e-mail] .

Target Start Date: August 2025