Assistant Vice Chancellor for Strategic Development and Athletic Partnerships

University of South Carolina Upstate; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Carolina Upstate is seeking an Assistant Vice Chancellor for Strategic Development and Athletic Partnerships to lead fundraising, corporate partnerships, sponsorships, and NIL-related initiatives that advance intercollegiate athletics and institutional priorities.

Reporting to the Vice Chancellor for University Advancement, this role builds enduring relationships with donors, alumni, businesses, and community partners while guiding revenue-development strategy and

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor's degree in a job-related field and at least 8 years of experience, including management.
• Preferred: master's degree and 6+ years in athletics development or university advancement.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements fundraising, sponsorship, and NIL-related development strategies.
• Builds long-term relationships with donors, alumni, community partners, and corporate sponsors.
• Supervises two Directors of Development within University Advancement.
• Represents Athletics at events and ensures fulfillment of partnership commitments.
• Leads revenue-development strategy and collaborates with Athletics leadership.

Skills

Fundraising

Major gifts

Donor stewardship

Staff leadership

NIL awareness

Strategic partnerships

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

CRM systems

Donor databases

Job description

Assistant Vice Chancellor for Strategic Development and Athletic Partnerships

Posting Number: STA00831PO26

Advertised Salary Range:

Location of Vacancy:

USC Upstate, Spartanburg, SC

Part/Full Time:

Full Time

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday; 8:30am – 5pm; Some evenings and weekends as needed are required.

About University of South Carolina:

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of SouthCarolina system is transforming the lives of South Caroliniansthrough the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locationsthroughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at oneof eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbiaand comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate andBeaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses inSalkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earnassociate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person,online or blended learning. All of our system institutions placestrong emphasis on service - helping to build healthier, moreeducated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Advertised Job Summary:

Assistant Vice Chancellor for Strategic Development and Athletic Partnerships

University of South Carolina Upstate

STA00831PO26

Spartanburg, SC

The Assistant Vice Chancellor for Strategic Development and Athletic Partnerships provides executive leadership for strategicfundraising, corporate partnerships, sponsorships, and NIL-relateddevelopment activities that advance USC Upstate intercollegiateathletics and institutional priorities. Reporting to the ViceChancellor for University Advancement with a dotted-linerelationship to the Vice Chancellor and Director of IntercollegiateAthletics, the position leads revenue-development strategy,supervises two Directors of Development, and builds sustainedrelationships with donors, alumni, businesses, and campus andcommunity partners. As a member of the Athletics Senior LeadershipTeam, the position contributes to department-wide strategy,revenue-related operations, and institutional representation whileensuring effective stewardship and fulfillment of partnershipcommitments.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience:

Requires a bachelor's degree in a job-related field and at least 8years of job-related experience, including some prior managementexperience. Typically report to the President, Provost, or anEVP.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials:

valid driver's license are required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree and 6 or more years of job related experience.
• Prior management experience.
• Progressive experience in collegiateathletics, professional sports, athletics development, universityadvancement, or a comparable revenue-focused environment.
• Demonstrated experience with major gifts, sponsorships, corporatepartnerships, staff leadership, and NIL-related activities;familiarity with advancement constituent relationship managementsystems.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Comprehensive knowledge of fundraising, major gift development,sponsorship and partnership practices, donor stewardship, and theinstitutional and regulatory considerations affecting athletics andNIL-related initiatives. Demonstrated ability to lead professionalstaff; develop and evaluate revenue strategies; communicateeffectively with executive leaders and external constituencies;manage sensitive relationships and confidential information;coordinate complex cross-functional work; exercise sound judgmentand discretion; and use university-approved fundraising andproductivity systems. A successful background check and a gooddriving are required.

Job Duties:

• Job Duties Job Duty Develops and implements innovative fundraising,sponsorship, corporate partnership, and NIL-related developmentstrategies aligned with institutional values, Athletics priorities,student-athlete needs, and partner objectives. Collaborates withAthletics staff, University Advancement, university leadership,compliance personnel, NIL stakeholders, and external partners toincrease philanthropic support, expand permissible student-athleteNIL-related resources, and ensure sponsorship, partnership,fundraising, and NIL-related commitments are fulfilledprofessionally, accurately, and in accordance with applicableagreements, institutional expectations, and relevant policies andregulations. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 30
• Job Duty Represents the Athletics department at university, community,alumni, donor, corporate, and NIL-focused events and engagements. Develops and maintains long-term relationships with corporatepartners, donors, alumni, community leaders, campus partners, andNIL-related supporters to strengthen institutional visibility,engagement, and sustainable revenue-generating partnerships. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10
• Job Duty Providesleadership and supervision to two Directors of Development withinUniversity Advancement, establishing priorities and expectations,coordinating portfolios and development activity, monitoringperformance, coaching staff, and carrying out applicable personnelresponsibilities within delegated authority. Aligns the work of thedevelopment team across university priorities and promotescoordinated donor and partner engagement. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15
• Job Duty Identifies, qualifies, cultivates,solicits, and stewards prospective individual, foundation, andcorporate donors, including major-gift prospects, in coordinationwith University Advancement and Athletics leadership. Developsproposals and solicitation strategies, documents prospect activityin university-approved advancement systems, and follows applicableprospect development policies and procedures. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20
• Job Duty Develops and executes annualfundraising and engagement goals, including prospect identificationand qualification, personal visits, solicitations, gift closure,partnership development, and stewardship. Evaluates progressagainst established individual and team goals and adjustsstrategies in collaboration with University Advancement andAthletics leadership. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10
• Job Duty Serves as a member of the Athletics Senior Leadership Teamand collaborates with senior Athletics administrators on departmentstrategic initiatives and revenue-related operations. Providesstrategic input and may participate in selection processes for headcoaches and key Athletics administrators, as requested and withindelegated authority. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5
• Job Duty Serves as a member of the overall University Advancementteam by collaborating across disciplines on donor strategies,prospect research and development, stewardship, and annualplanning. Prepares reports and other information necessary toevaluate fundraising, partnership, and development outcomes. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5
• Job Duty Accepts andimplements other specific assignments as directed. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5

Job Close Date:

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant:

The application must be completed including all current and previous work history and education. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing work history and education sections of the application.

USC Upstate offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition Program
• Dependent Scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.