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Associate Director of Development for Athletics

Employer
University of North Carolina, Wilmington
Location
North Carolina, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Mar 19, 2021

Posting Details

Working Title
Associate Director of Development for Athletics
External Link to Posting
https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/20239
Vacancy Number
E535
Position Number
7711
Location of Workplace
Main UNCW Campus
Department
Athletics - 25900
Division
Chancellor - 25000 Division
Brief Summary of Work for this Position

The Associate Director of Athletic Development is a member of a team of development and advancement professionals within a dynamic and growing athletics program. Under the direct leadership of the Executive Director of the Seahawk Club, the Associate Director will manage a portfolio of assigned prospects with a gift level concentration of $2,500 to $250,000; nurture relations with prospects; track progress through the Advancement management system; advance proposals for major gifts prospects; and develop and deliver on effective reporting strategies. This position will also provide guidance on the Seahawk Club communications/solicitation strategies and oversee the courtesy car program.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

•Bachelor’s degree.

•Three (3) years of professional fundraising experience in a higher education athletics environment.

• Broad knowledge of the principles of fundraising.

• Ability to participate in all aspects of the gift cycle.

• Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, relationship building, and creative problem solving skills.

• Ability to assess and interpret the needs and wishes of prospective donors and translate these into effective action plans.

• Ability to request and interpret complex data reports to determine potential prospects.

• Demonstrated ability to work interdependently and independently in a collaborative environment is vital.

• Demonstrated passion for service excellence, integrity, a positive outlook, commitment to highest standard of donor ethics, a strong work ethic, be self-motivated and committed to high performance and dedication to the value of higher education.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Experience in a Division I university environment.

• Four years of professional fundraising experience in a higher education athletics environment.

• Experience specializing in leadership annual giving/major gifts.

•Master’s degree in sport administration or related field.

Required Certifications or Licensures

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The UNCW Department of Athletics sponsors 19 varsity sports and competes in the NCAA Division I as a member of the Colonial Athletic Association. UNCW Athletics mission is to enrich the University through a commitment to developing leadership qualities among its student-athletes by providing opportunities which support and promote academic excellence, community engagement and competitive success.

College/School Information

University Information

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to- BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

EEO Statement

At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington ( UNCW ), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset.

Eligibility for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Number of Openings
Single Incumbent
Special Notes to Applicants

Months Per Year
12 Months
Type of Position
Permanent
Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited Positions

Job Posting Date
03/19/2021
Posting Close Date
04/17/2021
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume
  3. List of 3 Professional References
Optional Documents
  1. Curriculum Vita
Posting Specific Questions

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  1. * How did you learn of this opportunity with UNC Wilmington (2021)?
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