Associate Athletic Director for Advancement

at  Radford University

Contact Name for Applicant
Sharon Ratcliffe
Contact Phone for Applicant
(540) 831-6716
Education/experience
Advanced degree in related field or equivalent education and experience.
Job Summary
The Associate Athletics Director for Athletic Advancement will serve as a strategic fundraising partner for the Vice President of Advancement and Director of Athletics. This position reports University Advancement and has a dotted line to the Director of Athletics, emphasizing close collaboration with the athletics office. The Associate Athletics Director for Athletic Advancement is responsible for securing gifts to support the fundraising goals of Radford Athletics. The Associate Athletics Director for Athletic Advancement is responsible for developing strategies to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors. Develop an annual work plan that outlines strategies for communication, engagement, and fundraising efforts for assigned prospects. Enlist the support of University partners to develop appropriate strategies for donors. Extensive travel is required to meet visit/meaningful contact benchmark requirements. The individual in this position is expected to attend and support athletic programming and have a presence at community events such as coach/student-athlete speaking engagements and campus events such as Homecoming and Volunteer Summit. Provide support for the Athletic Foundation Board and recommend prospective members for consideration. The Director of the Highlander Club and the Assistant Director of Revenue Generation report to this position.
Required Qualifications
Advanced degree in related field or equivalent education and experience. Exceptional written, oral and public speaking skills and the ability to effectively relate to diverse audiences. Proven track record of exceeding established goals and demonstrated experience in fundraising and the process of acquiring philanthropic support for athletics. Proficiency in the use of technology including personal computer and the ability to interpret and analyze financial data.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated experience in athletics advancement in higher education setting.
Hiring Range
Commensurate with experience
Posting Date
09/20/2024
Application Review Date
10/14/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Employment Conditions
Must have a criminal background check, Alternate work schedule - if other than M-F, 8-5 please describe below
Statement of Economic Interest is required
Yes
Alternate work schedule
Some evenings and weekends required.
Required Licenses
Must have valid driver’s license
Describe other job related licenses and/or certifications
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement
Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.
Clery Statement
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years’ of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at Radford.edu/police. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883, Radford, VA, 24142.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department

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