Associate Athletic Director for Development

Responsibilities

• Lead Athletics fundraising strategy with an emphasis on major gifts, campaign priorities, and annual fundraising goals.
• Manage a personal portfolio of high-capacity prospects to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gift opportunities.
• Develop individualized cultivation and stewardship strategies in partnership with Athletics leadership, coaches, and volunteers.
• Provide leadership and supervision for Athletics development staff, setting performance expectations and accountability for results.
• Build and sustain relationships with alumni, parents, community leaders, corporations, and foundations.
• Oversee Athletics development operations, including budget planning, donor events, and program effectiveness.
• Collaborate with University Development to align Athletics priorities with broader annual giving and campaign strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible fundraising experience, preferably in higher education or athletics.
• Demonstrated success securing major gifts of $100,000 or more.
• Experience managing donor portfolios and leading campaign strategies.
• Experience supervising development professionals.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet University fleet rules.
• Willingness to work non-business hours, weekends, and travel frequently (local and overnight).
• Ability to work in-person in Stockton, CA, or relocate within 25 miles of the campus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree.
• Proven ability to move donors through the full fundraising cycle.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate staff and manage budgets.
• Excellent written, verbal, and negotiation skills.
• Experience advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.

About the Company

University of the Pacific is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity across backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints. We prioritize an inclusive environment that responds to the diverse socio-cultural forces of our students, faculty, and staff.