Strategic Development & Athletic Partnerships Leader

University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Tuition Program

Dependent Scholarships

EAP

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

Holidays

Parental Leave

Professional Development

Job summary

University of South Carolina Upstate is seeking an Assistant Vice Chancellor for Strategic Development and Athletic Partnerships to drive fundraising, corporate partnerships and NIL initiatives. You will lead revenue generation, oversee development directors, and strengthen donor and community relationships.

Reporting to the Vice Chancellor for University Advancement, you will shape athletics fundraising strategy, manage key partnerships, and ensure effective stewardship of commitments across

Qualifications

• Master's degree and 6+ years of job-related experience.
• Progressive experience in collegiate athletics, professional sports, athletics development, university advancement, or a revenue-focused environment.
• Demonstrated experience with major gifts, sponsorships, corporate partnerships, staff leadership, and NIL-related activities; familiarity with CRM systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for strategic fundraising, corporate partnerships, sponsorships and NIL-related development activities for USC Upstate athletics and institutional priorities.
• Lead revenue-development strategy and supervise two Directors of Development.
• Build sustained relationships with donors, alumni, businesses and campus/community partners; contribute to department-wide strategy and governance.

Skills

Leadership

Fundraising

Major gifts

Sponsorships

Corporate partnerships

NIL Experience

CRM Systems

Education

Master's degree in relevant field

Job description

University of South Carolina Upstate is seeking an Assistant Vice Chancellor for Strategic Development and Athletic Partnerships to drive fundraising, corporate partnerships and NIL initiatives. You will lead revenue generation, oversee development directors, and strengthen donor and community relationships.

Reporting to the Vice Chancellor for University Advancement, you will shape athletics fundraising strategy, manage key partnerships, and ensure effective stewardship of commitments across