Strategic Development & Athletic Partnerships Lead

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

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