Assistant Director of Athletics, Development

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement a comprehensive athletics development program focusing on annual support, capital projects, and endowments
• Manage a portfolio of approximately 125-150 major and annual gift prospects
• Engage coaches and athletics department staff to identify, cultivate, and steward gift prospects
• Coordinate with University Advancement and athletics staff to plan cultivation events, such as golf tournaments and award dinners
• Develop team-oriented philanthropy challenges to increase participation among alumni, parents, and friends
• Collaborate with Marketing Communications to develop collateral for print, electronic, and web solicitations
• Ensure all fundraising activities adhere to appropriate NCAA compliance regulations

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of three years of successful fundraising experience
• Strong knowledge of, or interest in, collegiate athletics
• Excellent communication, public speaking, and organizational skills
• Ability to work strategically and manage multiple tasks independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in using technology to support development activities
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in athletics-specific development

About the Company

The University of Scranton is a Catholic and Jesuit university animated by the spiritual vision of Saint Ignatius Loyola, a tradition of excellence, and a commitment to the common good. The University is a community dedicated to the formation of students and the freedom of inquiry and personal development.