Assistant Director of Development, Athletics and Recreation

• Full-Time

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution, Master’s degree preferred
• Two to five years of experience in development or another field (such as sales, marketing, public relations, alumni relations, event management) showing progressive responsibilities, and with demonstrated success in closing annual gifts
• Experience in a college athletic department (as employee and/or former student-athlete), higher education or communication-related environment preferred
• Experience working with volunteers – either on boards, committees, or in completion of assigned responsibilities
• Excellent oral and written communication skills demonstrated by clear, concise, and persuasive writing, public speaking, and private discourse
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and demonstrated experience successfully working with persons from diverse backgrounds
• Excellent analytical, research, and time management skills
• Experience analyzing and reporting on fundraising data
• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment
• High-level proficiency with MS Office programs (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point), social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram), fundraising systems (CRM Advance a plus), and e-communications strategies
• Experience using fundraising databases, specifically Ellucian CRM Advanced, is preferred but not required

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Hiring offers for this position are contingent on the successful completion of a background check