Assistant Vice Chancellor for Strategic Development and Athletic Partnerships

University of South Carolina Upstate; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Life Insurance

Retirement Programs

Paid Tuition Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

13 Paid Holidays (including an extend​

Job summary

University of South Carolina Upstate is seeking an Assistant Vice Chancellor for Strategic Development and Athletic Partnerships to lead fundraising, partnerships, and NIL-related initiatives for intercollegiate athletics and the university.

The role reports to senior university leaders and oversees revenue development activities, donor relations, and collaboration with athletics and advancement teams to advance institutional priorities and sponsorship objectives.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in a job-related field and at least 8 years of job-related experience, including some prior management experience.
• Knowledge of fundraising, major gift development, sponsorship and partnership practices, donor stewardship, and NIL-related initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements fundraising, sponsorship, corporate partnership, and NIL-related strategies aligned with Athletics priorities and institutional goals.
• Represents the Athletics department at events and engagements with donors, alumni, community leaders, and partners.
• Leads two Directors of Development, sets priorities, coordinates portfolios, and coaches staff within delegated authority.
• Identifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards major gift prospects in coordination with leadership.
• Develops annual fundraising and engagement goals and measures progress with university leadership.

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Donor stewardship

Sponsorships

NIL-related activities

Staff leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in a job-related field

Master's degree

Tools

Advancement CRM systems

Job description

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 South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service - helping to build healthier, more educated 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 strategic fundraising, corporate partnerships, sponsorships, and NIL-related development activities that advance USC Upstate intercollegiate athletics and institutional priorities. Reporting to the Vice Chancellor for University Advancement with a dotted-line relationship to the Vice Chancellor and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, the position leads revenue-development strategy, supervises two Directors of Development, and builds sustained relationships with donors, alumni, businesses, and campus and community partners. As a member of the Athletics Senior Leadership Team, the position contributes to department-wide strategy, revenue-related operations, and institutional representation while ensuring effective stewardship and fulfillment of partnership commitments.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience:

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

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 collegiate athletics, professional sports, athletics development, university advancement, or a comparable revenue-focused environment. Demonstrated experience with major gifts, sponsorships, corporate partnerships, staff leadership, and NIL-related activities; familiarity with advancement constituent relationship management systems.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Comprehensive knowledge of fundraising, major gift development, sponsorship and partnership practices, donor stewardship, and the institutional and regulatory considerations affecting athletics and NIL-related initiatives. Demonstrated ability to lead professional staff; develop and evaluate revenue strategies; communicate effectively with executive leaders and external constituencies; manage sensitive relationships and confidential information; coordinate complex cross-functional work; exercise sound judgment and discretion; and use university-approved fundraising and productivity systems. A successful background check and a good driving are required.

Job Duties:

• Job Duties
• Job Duty

Develops and implements innovative fundraising, sponsorship, corporate partnership, and NIL-related development strategies aligned with institutional values, Athletics priorities, student-athlete needs, and partner objectives. Collaborates with Athletics staff, University Advancement, university leadership, compliance personnel, NIL stakeholders, and external partners to increase philanthropic support, expand permissible student-athlete NIL-related resources, and ensure sponsorship, partnership, fundraising, and NIL-related commitments are fulfilled professionally, accurately, and in accordance with applicable agreements, institutional expectations, and relevant policies and regulations.

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 corporate partners, donors, alumni, community leaders, campus partners, and NIL-related supporters to strengthen institutional visibility, engagement, and sustainable revenue-generating partnerships.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10
Job Duty Provides leadership and supervision to two Directors of Development within University Advancement, establishing priorities and expectations, coordinating portfolios and development activity, monitoring performance, coaching staff, and carrying out applicable personnel responsibilities within delegated authority. Aligns the work of the development team across university priorities and promotes coordinated donor and partner engagement.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15
Job Duty Identifies, qualifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards prospective individual, foundation, and corporate donors, including major-gift prospects, in coordination with University Advancement and Athletics leadership. Develops proposals and solicitation strategies, documents prospect activity in university-approved advancement systems, and follows applicable prospect development policies and procedures.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20
Job Duty Develops and executes annual fundraising and engagement goals, including prospect identification and qualification, personal visits, solicitations, gift closure, partnership development, and stewardship. Evaluates progress against established individual and team goals and adjusts strategies in collaboration with University Advancement and Athletics leadership.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10
Job Duty Serves as a member of the Athletics Senior Leadership Team and collaborates with senior Athletics administrators on department strategic initiatives and revenue-related operations. Provides strategic input and may participate in selection processes for head coaches and key Athletics administrators, as requested and within delegated authority.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5
Job Duty Serves as a member of the overall University Advancement team by collaborating across disciplines on donor strategies, prospect research and development, stewardship, and annual planning. Prepares reports and other information necessary to evaluate fundraising, partnership, and development outcomes.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5
Job Duty Accepts and implements other specific assignments as directed.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5

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

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)