Associate AD/Senior Associate AD for Development & NIL
University of Northern Iowa
Application
Details
Posted: 09-Sep-24
Location: Cedar Falls, Iowa
Type: Full-time
Salary: $68,000 to Commensurate
Categories:
Operations
Operations - Development
Sector:
Collegiate Sports
Salary Details:
Associate Athletic Director, pay grade 121: $68,000 to Commensurate
Senior Associate Athletic Director, pay grade 122: $79,500 to Commensurate
Iowa enjoys a lower cost of living than many other states. See how the Waterloo-Cedar Falls area compares by utilizing the cost of living calculator on our job posting. Our overall compensation package is enhanced by excellent benefits for eligible non-temporary positions. To learn more about the vibrant Cedar Valley community, visit https://livethevalley.com/.
Required Education:
4 Year Degree
Internal Number: JR199
A defined career path exists. Based on experience, the successful candidate will be hired into one of two levels of professional opportunity: Associate Athletic Director or Senior Associate Athletic Director and will have the opportunity to progress through the career path by achieving defined performance objectives once employed. Duties and qualifications listed are for the Associate Athletic Director position. Additional duties and qualifications required for Senior Associate Athletic Director position.
Responsibilities: Oversees research, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of major gift prospects ($25,000 and above) for Athletics and University Advancement; coordinates donor activities at select athletic events; serves as representative for the Athletic Department and Foundation at appropriate university and community events; and leads Athletics Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) strategic initiatives within purview of NCAA and Missouri Valley Conference rules and policies.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree plus at least three years of combined experience in fundraising or non-profit development working directly with donors, functioning as a key member of a fundraising/sales team, and/or similar significant direct client contact experience in sales and/or marketing required. Non-profit development experience; excellent oral and written communication skills; demonstrated commitment to educational excellence; creativity, self-motivation and the ability to build rapport quickly and effectively with alumni, friends, and businesses preferred. Frequent overnight travel will be necessary.
Cover letter and resume required when applying.
UNI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from persons of color, women, individuals living with disabilities, and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.
The University offers an excellent benefits package including a vacation plan, employer sponsored retirement plans, health and dental insurance, and life and disability insurance. Benefits package details can be viewed at https://careers.uni.edu/benefits. Application materials received by 9/18/2024 will be given first consideration. For more information or to apply, visit https://careers.uni.edu/. Criminal and other relevant background checks required. UNI is a tobacco free campus.
Why UNI?
A great place to work.
The University of Northern Iowa provides a high-quality and diverse educational experience, purposefully guiding students to find and develop their strengths and prepare them for success after college. Building on its historic excellence in teacher education, the university has developed outstanding programs in business, natural sciences, humanities and fine arts, and social and behavioral sciences with advanced degrees available in many programs.
One of three state universities, UNI enjoys national recognition for its high educational standards and possesses a distinctive mission of being the comprehensive state university for Iowa. U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks UNI in the top two among Midwest public universities.
The university’s attractive size, nearly 10,500 students, allows it to offer faculty, facilities and academic choices characteristic of a much larger university while retaining a friendly, small-college atmosphere on a park-like campus.
Experiential learning opportunities such as undergraduate research, internships, student teaching, international study programs, community service and cooperative education c...reate a classroom connection with real-world experience. A rigorous liberal arts curriculum equips students with a broad understanding and knowledge of how to apply and acquire new information throughout life.
Activities on campus are plentiful for both students and the community. The university offers a full calendar of fine and performing arts events offered by music and theatre students, many of which take place in the acoustically outstanding Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC). The GBPAC also hosts numerous national touring acts as part of its artist series. Panther athletics sponsors 17 varsity intercollegiate sports. Fans can see all UNI teams in action in the McLeod Center, UNI-Dome, West Gym and other campus complexes.
For more information, visit www.uni.edu.
A great place to live.
UNI is located in picturesque Cedar Falls, Iowa, a riverfront town with many recreational, cultural and entertainment opportunities. Downtown Cedar Falls was named one of the “30 Most Charming College Town Main Streets of 2019” by Best Value Schools. The metro community of Cedar Falls/Waterloo has a combined population of 170,000 and offers a pleasant residential setting with a strong and growing industrial base. Cedar Falls is a friendly, affordable community located about 300 miles from Minneapolis, St. Louis, Kansas City and Chicago. For more information about our community, visit the Cedar Falls/Waterloo Community webpage.
Employee Benefits
The University of Northern Iowa believes that our employees are our most valuable resource. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet the demands of each individual's life at work as well as at home. Employees are encouraged to participate in any or all of our benefit programs.
The University provides a comprehensive benefits package. Our benefits package enables us to be highly competitive within the Cedar Valley—and within the state.
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