Assistant Athletic Director, Development

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Senior Associate AD, Development, the Assistant AD, Development is responsible for the development, planning and coordination of annual giving support. This position will execute a comprehensive athletics annual giving program by utilizing strategic planning to grow the Beach Athletic Fund. Working closely with the Director of Annual Giving, Athletics staff and coaches, the incumbent will engage with a broad range of constituents including alumni, parents and friends to build a supportive community of donors with the intention of meeting/exceeding annual philanthropic, engagement and participation goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Development Operations: Identify, cultivate, and solicit annual gift support by developing and maintaining relationships with corporations, foundations, individuals, including alumni, faculty, staff, local and regional businesses, athletics booster organizations, and other key personnel.
• Donor prospect, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship. Manage a portfolio of annual giving donors.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement all activities for various revenue-generating events, meetings, and hospitality.
• Collaborate with Athletic Administrators, Coaches and URD staff in the implementation of the overall strategy for Athletics and the University.
• Serve as leader on all aspects of Beach Athletic Fund operations. Participate in extended senior staff and external relations efforts.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

A demonstrated commitment to a culture of diversity & inclusion that supports the university's commitment to diversity and inclusion and demonstrates personal dedication through words and actions. Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Make sense of complex, high quality and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve issues and demonstrated analytical, decision making, prioritization and problem-solving skills Maneuvering comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics.

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Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Senior Associate AD, Development, the Assistant AD, Development is responsible for the development, planning and coordination of annual giving support. This position will execute a comprehensive athletics annual giving program by utilizing strategic planning to grow the Beach Athletic Fund. Working closely with the Director of Annual Giving, Athletics staff and coaches, the incumbent will engage with a broad range of constituents including alumni, parents and friends to build a supportive community of donors with the intention of meeting/exceeding annual philanthropic, engagement and participation goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Development Operations: Identify, cultivate, and solicit annual gift support by developing and maintaining relationships with corporations, foundations, individuals, including alumni, faculty, staff, local and regional businesses, athletics booster organizations, and other key personnel.
• Donor prospect, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship. Manage a portfolio of annual giving donors.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement all activities for various revenue-generating events, meetings, and hospitality.
• Collaborate with Athletic Administrators, Coaches and URD staff in the implementation of the overall strategy for Athletics and the University.
• Serve as leader on all aspects of Beach Athletic Fund operations. Participate in extended senior staff and external relations efforts.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

A demonstrated commitment to a culture of diversity & inclusion that supports the university's commitment to diversity and inclusion and demonstrates personal dedication through words and actions. Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Make sense of complex, high quality and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve issues and demonstrated analytical, decision making, prioritization and problem-solving skills Maneuvering comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics.

Ability to work independently without close supervision. Self-direction in the initiation, coordination, and completion of tasks is essential. Major gift experience and success. Experience with annual fund drives and/or major comprehensive fundraising campaigns. Demonstrated ability to develop ongoing relationships within the campus community and without. Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.

Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures. Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."

Education and Experience

• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field and four years of related experience required.
• Prior NCAA Division I collegiate or professional athletics preferred.

Physical Summary

Light work - Job involves some lifting of medium weight objects (10-20 pounds) and/or 10% - 20% of the job involves standing or walking.

Licenses

Driver license is preferred.

Department

Athletics

Classification

Administrative Analyst/Specialist - Exempt II

Compensation

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.

CSU Classification Salary Range: The CSU Classification Salary Range for this position is $5,537- $10,014 per month.

Benefits

Excellent benefits through CalPERS (health, vision, dental), tuition fee waiver, generous vacation and sick leave, and 14 paid holidays each year.

Time Base

1.0 time-base, 40 hours per week.

Duration of Appointment

This is a temporary position for one year with no permanent status granted. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date.

Application Procedures

Click Apply Now to complete the CSULB Online Employment Application.

PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY. It is important that all sections of the on-line application are filled out completely and accurately. Please include all relevant education and experience. Your application will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

Additional Information

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.

Long Beach State Athletics is committed to following NCAA, Big West Conference, Golden Coast Conference, and Mountain Pacific Sports Federation rules and regulations. Therefore, the incumbent is required to maintain a working knowledge of these rules and regulations.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

CSULB is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).

California State University Long Beach expects respectful, professional behavior from its employees in all situations. Acts of harassment or abusive conduct are prohibited. Demonstrated appropriate professional behavior, treating others with civility and respect, and refusing to tolerate abusive conduct is expected of all employees.

Equal Employment Statement

California State University Long Beach is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is strongly committed to promoting diversity in all areas of the campus community. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, and veteran or military status.

Conflict of Interest

The duties of this position will include participation in decisions that may have a material financial benefit to the incumbent. Therefore, the selected candidate will be required to file Conflict of Interest Form 700: Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis, complete ethics training within 6 months of appointment, and attend this training every other year thereafter.

Accommodations

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact StaffHR-Accommodations@csulb.edu.

Out of State Employment Policy

California State University, Long Beach, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California.

As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

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