Assistant Athletics Director, Development

at  California State University

Job no: 541690
Work type: Management (MPP)
Location: Pomona
Categories: MPP, At-Will, Fundraising & Alumni Relations, Full Time
Type of Appointment: Full-Time, Management Personnel Plan (MPP II)
Anticipated Hiring Amount: $105,000 - $115,000 annually (Commensurate with qualifications and experience)
Work Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, unless otherwise notified
Benefits Include: (15) Paid Holidays, (24) Vacation Days, Comprehensive Benefits Package , Telecommuting eligible!
Recruitment Closing Date: Open Until Filled
First Application Review: September 9, 2024

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree - from an accredited university
• Valid CA Driver’s License and private automobile with required insurance
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible and successful major gifts fundraising experience, including program planning and personal solicitation; proven success in goal achievement for operating, capital, and endowment fund development; donor cultivation and asks; familiarity with success in the complex environment of a public university. Required and
• This position requires a self-starter with strong written and oral communication skills, well-developed computer skills, and the ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Experience in athletics setting and/or higher education/non-profit setting
• Excellent oral and written skills required, relating well, and communicating effectively with a variety of constituents, including high-profile leaders.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, on- and off-campus, serving in a leader role, and a liaison and representative of the department, division, and the university.
• Demonstrated success in donor cultivation and solicitation. Ability to generate and secure new sources of revenue, as well as maintain existing donor relations.
• Must demonstrate accepted business and professional etiquette in all dealings with constituents and colleagues.
• Understanding of the structure of athletic programs and specific fundraising activities to include Athletic Facilities’ fundraising campaigns.
• Understanding of gift processing, valuation, and acknowledgement requirements.
• Understanding of development cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship fundamentals.
• Understanding of types of gifts (planned, current, endowment, restricted, estate, etc.)
• Understanding of ways to give (cash, gifts-in-kind, grants, awards, instruments, etc.)
• Working knowledge of a personal computer using various software including Microsoft Word, Excel,
• Outlook, as well as knowledge of the Internet.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends and travel overnight when required due to donor, development, and cultivation meetings, events, and various sports games.
• Understands and reflects the highest standards of professional conduct and integrity.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Advanced degree preferred.
• Familiarity with contemporary athletics and sports issues and trends.
• Familiarity with methods of fundraising for athletic programs.
• Familiarity with NCAA and other governing body guidelines and requirements relating to fundraising.
• Demonstrated participation in CASE, NSFRE, and NAADD conferences, workshops, and/or professional, development activities.
• Demonstrated success in preparing and submitting support proposals.
• Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) credential preferred.