Director, Ram Athletic Fund

At Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), we Make it Real through learning, research, creativity, service and discovery — the hallmarks of the VCU experience. A premier, urban, public research university nationally recognized as one of the best employers for diversity, VCU is a great place to work. It’s a place of opportunity, where your success is supported and your career can thrive. VCU offers employees work flexibility, a generous leave package, career paths for advancement, competitive pay, and an opportunity to do mission-driven work.

VCU Athletics is actively recruiting a Director of the Ram Athletic Fund. The mission of VCU Athletics is to win conference and national championships, provide a first-class student-athlete experience, serve as a source of pride for the University and community and cultivate graduates who excel as leaders. The Director of the Ram Athletic Fund is responsible for cultivating, soliciting, and securing annual gifts that support the mission of VCU Athletics. Reporting to the Sr. Associate AD for Development, this position works collaboratively with the Development staff to increase annual gift participation and donations.

Minimum Hiring Standards:

- A Bachelor’s degree or or training and work experience at a level that equates to Bachelor's degree;
- Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student
environment or commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU;
- Minimum of one (1) to two (2) years’ experience in fundraising required, preferably at
the NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletics level;
- Strong oral and written communication skills; and
- Demonstrated knowledge of fundraising principles.

Preferred Hiring Standards:

-An advanced degree or training and work experience at a level that equates to an
advanced degree;
- Three (3) years’ experience in fundraising, preferably at the NCAA Division I
intercollegiate athletics level;
- Working knowledge of Paciolan software; and
- Demonstrated knowledge of donor management software.

Salary Range: Commensurate



Position Details:

Department: Athletics
Employment Type: UF - University Employee FT
Restricted Status: No
FTE: 1.00
Exemption Status: Exempt



Contact Information:

Contact Name: Takeya McLaurin

Contact Email: tmmclaurin@vcu.edu

Contact Phone: 804-828-4813