Director of Development, ICA/Assistant Athletic Director
- Employer
- Miami University
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Salary
- Salary Commensurate with experience
- Date posted
- Jun 7, 2021
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Development & Advancement
- Employment Level
- Administrative
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Job Summary:
The Division of University Advancement at Miami University is
looking for new team members who want to make an impact on the
lives and experiences of our students through philanthropy. Miami
University is a public university founded in 1809 with over 200,000
alumni and 20,000 enrolled students. With its close proximity to
the city of Cincinnati coupled with a nationally recognized
excellence in undergraduate education, there is a significant
opportunity to increase support from alumni, friends, and partners.
Everyone on our team plays a part in achieving this goal.
The Director of Development, Intercollegiate Athletics/Assistant
Athletic Director will advance the mission of Miami University by
planning, organizing, and implementing strategies to increase the
level of personal involvement and financial commitment of alumni
and friends. Particular emphasis will be given to strategies of
identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding annual fund and
major gifts, both current and deferred, to the Intercollegiate
Athletics program.
In alignment with Miami University’s statement on Diversity and
Inclusion, University Advancement is committed to and fully
embraces the philosophy and belief that a diverse community is
among an institution's greatest strengths. We recognize that every
Miamian has a unique story and unfortunately many are marked with
challenges and pain based on one or more of their identities. We
thus acknowledge the painful and difficult experiences at Miami
past and present. We are committed to recognizing and celebrating
all Miamians. We aspire to connect Miami with our diverse
constituencies and create pathways for current and future Miamians
of all backgrounds. We choose to honor Miami University’s holistic
approach to and definition of diversity as our guide. This
statement is only a part of Advancement’s efforts.
The Division of University Advancement is committed to creating an
inclusive work environment where all people feel safe, valued, and
respected. To view our full statement including our specific
commitments, please visit our website:
miamialum.org/DEI_statement.
Duties/Physical Demands:
• Serve as one of the departmental liaisons for Intercollegiate
Athletics at Miami University in addressing their objectives,
including department oversight in the absence of the Assistant Vice
President of Development.
• Manage a personal portfolio of major gift prospects to ensure
that timely steps are taken toward identification, cultivation,
solicitation and stewardship. Work independently and
collaboratively on the development and implementation of a strategy
for each prospect with other staff, faculty, administrators,
coaches and alumni volunteers. Encourage and coordinate involvement
of prospects, alumni, and friends through campus visits and
regional events.
• Assist with Miami Athletic Fund operations to increase membership
and revenues.
• Assist with the coordination of special events as
appropriate.
• Assist in marketing and communication efforts of the athletic
development office.
• Enhance communication with coaches and support staff of numerous
sports by serving as the athletic development liaison.
• Engage young alumni and former student-athletes to participate in
development efforts.
• Prepare and present departmental and division proposals to alumni
and friends with the input and assistance of directors, staff,
administrators, coaches and volunteers. Proposals may involve tax
planning, gifts of real estate, personal property, securities, and
gifts in wills, trusts, annuities, and insurance.
• Coordinate with the university development professionals on donor
strategies and development initiatives with the support of
Advancement Services, Office of Development staff and faculty and
administrators, provide regular reports on progress and results of
the prospect solicitation process, complete and file all contact
reports in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties related to the mission of the Office of
Development under guidance of the Assistant Vice President of
Development for Intercollegiate Athletics and the Vice President
for University Advancement.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of three years of experience in development, fundraising,
sales, and/or business development.
• Requires regular attendance at evening and weekend events
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively both on a regional
and national level
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills; excellent
organizational skills; attention to detail
• Ability to work with little day to day supervision
Desired Qualifications:
• Direct fundraising experience
• Intercollegiate athletics fundraising experience
• Experience working in an educational setting
• Management experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
See minimum qualifications
Working Conditions/Physical Demands:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
EO/AA Statement/Clery Act: Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560. As part of the University’s commitment to maintaining a healthy and safe living, learning, and working environment, we encourage you to read Miami University’s Annual Security & Fire Safety Report at: http://www.MiamiOH.edu/campus-safety/annual-report/index.html, which contains information about campus safety, crime statistics, and our drug and alcohol abuse and prevention program designed to prevent the unlawful possession, use, and distribution of drugs and alcohol on campus and at university events and activities. This report also contains information on programs and policies designed to prevent and address sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Each year, email notification of this website is made to all faculty, staff, and enrolled students. Written notification is also provided to prospective students and employees. Hard copies of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report may be obtained from the Miami University Police Department at (513) 529-2223. Date to Begin Screening Applicants:
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
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