Director/Assistant Athletic Director, Championship Resources

Sacred Heart University; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sacred Heart University is seeking a Director/Assistant Athletic Director for Championship Resources to lead a comprehensive fundraising program for their Division of Athletics. This role involves enhancing philanthropic support through strategic engagements and collaborations, ensuring the financial success of the athletic department's initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s preferred.
• 1+ years of fundraising experience in a university setting required.
• 3+ years of experience in university fundraising in intercollegiate athletics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily fundraising activities for the athletic department.
• Manage and execute a comprehensive fundraising program.
• Collaborate with staff to identify and nurture donor relationships.

Skills

Fundraising

Community Outreach

Event Planning

Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Director/Assistant Athletic Director, Championship Resources

Recruitment began on May 28, 2025

and the job listing Expires on June 30, 2025

The University of North Alabama is accepting applications for the position of Director/Assistant Athletic Director for Championship Resources. This position is responsible for implementing and assisting with fundraising activities for the Division of Athletics. The primary function of this role is to oversee the daily fundraising of the athletic department, with primary emphasis on increasing philanthropic engagement on behalf of the North Alabama Athletics Department. This position reports to the Director of Athletics, with a dotted line to the Vice President for University Advancement and works closely with the UNA Foundation staff. Responsibilities include managing, planning, and executing a comprehensive fundraising program that connects to the Shine On, Gold! capital campaign and construction of Bank Independent Stadium, in partnership with the University’s advancement team and Foundation. This position works in a team environment with the athletic department and university advancement staff to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward alumnae, parents, and friends of the University in order to meet the short- and long-term goals of the athletic department.

The successful candidate will be expected to work collaboratively with the Director of Athletics, other divisional staff/coaches, and the division of University Advancement to lead specific development funding opportunities for the Intercollegiate Athletics programs. The final title and salary will be determined by the successful candidate’s education and experience.

Minimum qualifications include: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field is required; master’s degree is preferred; one or more years of experience in fundraising in a university or equivalent setting is required; three or more years of experience in university fundraising in intercollegiate athletics is preferred; experience in fundraising and solicitation at the university level in intercollegiate athletics is preferred; experience in community outreach/involvement and planning events relative to stewardship and/or recognition, preferred; and experience with businesses/corporations/foundations in establishing strong relationships leading to desired outcomes, preferred. Also, a current, valid, drivers’ license is required.

UNA is an equal opportunity employer. We seek a wide range of applicants for our positions so that our core values will be affirmed.