Assistant Director of Athletics Development

Position Title
Assistant Director of Athletics Development

Position Number
091081

Department
Yosef Club - 555010

Description of University

Appalachian State University, in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls more than 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year accredited college or university required.
• Minimum three years’ experience in fundraising or a closely related/comparable field.

License/Certification Required

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Assistant Director of Athletics Development will report to the Assistant Athletic Director for Development and will be responsible for the annual solicitation of Yosef Club donors and prospects to grow financial support for Appalachian State Athletics.

Fundraising and philanthropic efforts to include:

• Reach defined fundraising goals in dollars and members as set by senior-level administration
• Solicitation of constituents and benefit fulfillment to active donors and prospects
• Work off the assigned prospect list to evaluate, cultivate, solicit and steward donors
• Use data and prospecting tools to find new constituents interested in Appalachian State athletics
• Add value to the overarching athletic development unit to successfully reach and grow financial and membership goals on annual basis
• Game day responsibilities and coordination
• Donor/Prospect management reports
• Athletic Development strategic planning support
• Assist leadership in club seat and suite solicitation and strategies
• Support athletic development team and leadership
• Cultivate leadership annual giving donors/prospects and solicit their support
• Work with sports programs and head coaches to ensure annual fundraising initiatives are successful
• Ability to communicate effectively via phone and in-person meetings
• Responsible for database management
• Work with campus entities to ensure broad outreach to alumni, season ticket holders and fans

Suggested Salary Range
Commensurate with experience

Physical Demands of Position

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please attach required documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

List a minimum of 3 professional references on the application or attach a List of References with Contact Information.

AA/EEO Statement

Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.

Important Contacts:

Associate Vice Chancellor of Human Resources/Affirmative Action
Office of Human Resources
330 University Hall Dr.
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-3187
hr@appstate.edu

Office of Title IX Compliance
123 I.G. Greer Hall
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-2144
titleix@appstate.edu

ADA /504 Coordinator & EEO Officer
224 Joyce Lawrence Lane/Suite 112 Anne Belk Hall
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-3056
equalopportunity@appstate.edu

We at Appalachian State University are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence both locally and globally.

Diversity and Inclusion at Appalachian

We at Appalachian State University are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence both locally and globally.

We understand that the successful implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence is the responsibility of the entire university community, including alumni and official university governing bodies. A diverse campus community supports an influx of broad and distinct ideas that increase learning opportunities and strengthen the impact of our community as we work collectively to achieve a just experience for all.

We actively encourage, support, and promote a global mindset and an equitable environment where all will know that they belong and are safe to express their culture, identity, values, ideas, opinions, and creativity. We are committed to creating a culture of equity opportunity for all, one that has an expectation of fairness, justice, and equity-minded practice at all levels of the university community.

Quick Link
https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/40026

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