Position: Associate Athletic Director for Development Operations
About: The Associate AD for Internal Development Operations manages and supports the Athletics Development Operation through leadership of the Annual Giving, Donor Events, Membership Services/Gifts Accounting, Donor Stewardship, Office Coordinator units/areas and engages in development with a portfolio of prospects/donors.
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in related field and advanced degree preferred; minimum of 7-10 years progressive experience in leadership and management roles of a broad array of functions within a University setting; the candidate must demonstrate a proven history of successful hiring, managing, and leading others; excellent leadership and management skills, including the ability to lead and motivate diverse, multi-functional, senior teams in an efficient manner to achieve high performance results; deep understanding of fundraising including trends, best practices, and emerging shifts; proven capability to collaborate effectively with a diverse group of individuals possessing a wide array of skills and experiences. Skilled in building coalitions and cross-functional teams to harness synergistic relationships. Proven success in enhancing organizational and staff development; skilled in analyzing and redesigning operations, devising, and executing novel strategies and procedures; tested decision-making ability, change management and crisis management skills; strong interpersonal skills, leadership, and the ability to bring a wide range of stakeholders together to create solutions and to forge a successful conclusion; ability to clearly and effectively present information to internal and external audiences, client groups, and all levels of management and serve as an advisor to senior and university leadership; strong financial management skills and experience in strategic planning, project management, and process improvement
