Senior Associate Athletic Director

CASE; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a lead fundraiser for their Intercollegiate Athletics department. This role involves developing and executing strategic fundraising initiatives while collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance philanthropic support. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in fundraising, particularly within an intercollegiate environment, and will be responsible for managing comprehensive strategies to engage donors and alumni. This position offers an exciting opportunity to influence the future of athletics at UIS and contribute to significant capital projects, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and policies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in intercollegiate athletics or fundraising.
• Knowledge of best practices in fundraising and media communications.

Responsibilities

• Lead fundraising efforts for UIS Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.
• Collaborate with UIS Division of Advancement to optimize philanthropic support.
• Supervise graduate assistants and mentor coaches.

Skills

Fundraising

Strategic Planning

Donor Relations

Volunteer Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Job Summary

Serves as the lead fundraiser in the UIS Department of Intercollegiate Athletics (DIA), providing development and execution of strategic external priorities. In collaboration with the UIS Division of Advancement, manages and executes fundraising and external relations efforts of DIA, interacting significantly with donors, prospects, UIS alumni, and the general public. Develops, implements and manages all development plans to support the athletic department. Ensures compliance with all University policies, UIF policies, Federal and State laws and regulations, and NCAA Division II and GLVC Rules and Regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serves as the lead fundraiser in the UIS Department of Intercollegiate Athletics (DIA), providing development and execution of strategic external priorities.
• In collaboration with the UIS Division of Advancement, independently plans and executes comprehensive strategies to optimize local, regional and national philanthropic support for UIS Athletics, including focusing on building a successful major and planned gifts program, carrying out an expanding annual giving effort, and managing active groups of volunteers. Actively populates UIF database with data regarding progress relative to donor-related discussions.
• Supervises a graduate assistant toward the achievement of significant, established goals. Leads, counsels, mentors and motivates coaches and unit heads with reference to achievement of goals and performance standards.
• Serves on the Athletic Director’s Senior Staff. Also, serves on the campaign committee and plays a major role in the University’s upcoming Comprehensive Campaign.
• Leads and manages all fundraising for DIA master planning and capital projects
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree
2. Five (5) years (60 months) of combined professional experience in intercollegiate athletics and/or fundraising required. Experiences in a field related to the position duties will also be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Master’s degree
2. Demonstrated professional experience in fundraising and experience working in an intercollegiate environment.
3. Five (5) years of administrative experience in intercollegiate athletics.
4. Knowledge and application of best practices in intercollegiate fundraising, marketing, promotions and media communications.