Weber State University
Associate Athletics Director for Development
Weber State University, Ogden, Utah, United States, 84403
Position Details
WSU's Commitment to Equal Opportunity
Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).
Position Information
Position TitleAssociate Athletics Director for Development
Requisition NumberS01918P
Position CategoryStaff
Campus LocationWeber State University - Ogden, UT
Hours per week40
Months per year12
Alternate work schedule
Pay GradeE34
Salary
FLSAExempt
Job Summary/Basic Function
Reporting to the Vice President of University Advancement and under co-leadership of the Athletic Director, the Associate AD for Development will work with members of the athletic department to achieve fundraising goals and engage alumni and community constituents in ongoing activities. This includes leveraging key relationships and contacts to ensure that fundraising goals are met. Focusing principally on major gifts ($35 ,000+), the Associate AD will cultivate and nurture relationships with former student-athletes, community philanthropists and university alumni with a passion for Wildcat athletics. In addition, they will cultivate relationships with current and potential corporate and foundation donors. The Associate AD will be responsible for the management of the athletics sub-campaign of the Amplify Comprehensive Campaign for Weber State, including coordination of donor/prospect cultivation toward major gifts. The Associate AD will work closely with the Athletic Director on major and planned gift proposals and will be responsible for generating related gift agreements. They will also be involved in the development and management of the Wildcat Club board in cooperation with the Wildcat Club Director with whom the Associate AD will also work together on all aspects of fundraising.
Required Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor's Degree4 years of experience in private fundraising, marketing or sales; preferably in an athletics-related environmentProfessional experience in intercollegiate athleticsPreferred Qualifications
Preferred:
3 years experience in NCAA DI athletics fund raising.Excellent written and oral communication skills.Willingness to accurately and comprehensively document donor/prospect interaction.Superior interpersonal skills.Ability to be self-disciplined, dependable and accountable. High energy, positive, "can do" attitude, flexible, professional.High degree of initiative and attention to detail.Ability to work independently and as a team with a variety of colleagues and philanthropic partners.Ability to work with, manage and motivate volunteers for assistance with identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of donors.Willingness to work nights and weekends and travel for opportunities to engage constituents around Weber State athletics events .Passionate for the role that athletics plays in the cultural development of a university and a community.Willingness to be held accountable to monthly activity metrics and willingness to own fundraising goals.A successful candidate will be willing to
Background Check?Yes
Benefits Summary
WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date10/23/2024
Review Date11/06/2024
Job Close Date
Open Until FilledYes
Notes to Applicant
If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you. The position comes with a generous
benefits package .
To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, current resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references.
For qualification determination, your application and/or resume must address the required and preferred qualifications and must contain average number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be considered incomplete.
Screening of applications will begin November 6, 2024. Position will remain open until filled.
Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.
Quick Link for Direct Access to Postinghttps://jobs.weber.edu/postings/24108
ADA Essential Job Function
ADA Essential Job Function
Physical Activity of this positionMoving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another., Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance.
Physical Requirements of this positionLight work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work.
Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision.Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.
The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position.None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).* How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
jobs.weber.eduKSLChronicle of Higher EducationHigher Ed JobsAgency ReferralPersonal ReferralInternal Job PostingAdvertisement/PublicationOther web advertisementOther
* Do you have or have you ever been issued a W# By Weber State University? Yes or No.If yes, please enter your W#(W followed by eight numbers).(Open Ended Question)
Documents Needed to ApplyRequired Documents
ResumeCover LetterList of References with Contact InfoOptional Documents
WSU's Commitment to Equal Opportunity
Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).
Position Information
Position TitleAssociate Athletics Director for Development
Requisition NumberS01918P
Position CategoryStaff
Campus LocationWeber State University - Ogden, UT
Hours per week40
Months per year12
Alternate work schedule
Pay GradeE34
Salary
FLSAExempt
Job Summary/Basic Function
Reporting to the Vice President of University Advancement and under co-leadership of the Athletic Director, the Associate AD for Development will work with members of the athletic department to achieve fundraising goals and engage alumni and community constituents in ongoing activities. This includes leveraging key relationships and contacts to ensure that fundraising goals are met. Focusing principally on major gifts ($35 ,000+), the Associate AD will cultivate and nurture relationships with former student-athletes, community philanthropists and university alumni with a passion for Wildcat athletics. In addition, they will cultivate relationships with current and potential corporate and foundation donors. The Associate AD will be responsible for the management of the athletics sub-campaign of the Amplify Comprehensive Campaign for Weber State, including coordination of donor/prospect cultivation toward major gifts. The Associate AD will work closely with the Athletic Director on major and planned gift proposals and will be responsible for generating related gift agreements. They will also be involved in the development and management of the Wildcat Club board in cooperation with the Wildcat Club Director with whom the Associate AD will also work together on all aspects of fundraising.
Required Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor's Degree4 years of experience in private fundraising, marketing or sales; preferably in an athletics-related environmentProfessional experience in intercollegiate athleticsPreferred Qualifications
Preferred:
3 years experience in NCAA DI athletics fund raising.Excellent written and oral communication skills.Willingness to accurately and comprehensively document donor/prospect interaction.Superior interpersonal skills.Ability to be self-disciplined, dependable and accountable. High energy, positive, "can do" attitude, flexible, professional.High degree of initiative and attention to detail.Ability to work independently and as a team with a variety of colleagues and philanthropic partners.Ability to work with, manage and motivate volunteers for assistance with identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of donors.Willingness to work nights and weekends and travel for opportunities to engage constituents around Weber State athletics events .Passionate for the role that athletics plays in the cultural development of a university and a community.Willingness to be held accountable to monthly activity metrics and willingness to own fundraising goals.A successful candidate will be willing to
Background Check?Yes
Benefits Summary
WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date10/23/2024
Review Date11/06/2024
Job Close Date
Open Until FilledYes
Notes to Applicant
If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you. The position comes with a generous
benefits package .
To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, current resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references.
For qualification determination, your application and/or resume must address the required and preferred qualifications and must contain average number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be considered incomplete.
Screening of applications will begin November 6, 2024. Position will remain open until filled.
Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.
Quick Link for Direct Access to Postinghttps://jobs.weber.edu/postings/24108
ADA Essential Job Function
ADA Essential Job Function
Physical Activity of this positionMoving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another., Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance.
Physical Requirements of this positionLight work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work.
Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision.Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.
The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position.None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).* How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
jobs.weber.eduKSLChronicle of Higher EducationHigher Ed JobsAgency ReferralPersonal ReferralInternal Job PostingAdvertisement/PublicationOther web advertisementOther
* Do you have or have you ever been issued a W# By Weber State University? Yes or No.If yes, please enter your W#(W followed by eight numbers).(Open Ended Question)
Documents Needed to ApplyRequired Documents
ResumeCover LetterList of References with Contact InfoOptional Documents