Assistant Athletic Director for Major Gifts

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Position Information

Fiscal Year

2024-2025

Position Title

Assistant Athletic Director for Major Gifts

Classification Title

Division 1 Assistant Athletic Director

Department

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Posting Details

Position Information

Fiscal Year

2024-2025

Position Title

Assistant Athletic Director for Major Gifts

Classification Title

Division 1 Assistant Athletic Director

Department

Intercollegiate Athletics

Posting Number

P250060

Posting Link

https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postin...

Employer

State

Position Type

Professional Appointment Term

Term

Salary Grade

SL4

Posting Detail Information

| Position Summary |
The University at Buffalo (UB) Athletics Departmentseeks a dynamic and results-driven Assistant Athletic Director for Major Gifts to join our development team. Reporting to the Deputy Athletic Director for External, this position will play a pivotal role in securing significant philanthropic support to advance the mission of UB Athletics, including strategic initiatives supporting student-athletes.

Key accountabilities and responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of 100 major gift prospects with the capacity to contribute $25,000 or more.
• Develop and execute personalized engagement strategies to build strong relationships with donors, alumni, and friends of UB Athletics.
• Collaborate with coaches, administrators, and campus partners to align fundraising efforts with department goals, including those related to NIL initiatives.
• Plan and participate in donor events, game-day experiences, and other activities to engage potential and current supporters.
• Support special campaigns, including facility enhancements, scholarship endowments, NIL initiatives, and programmatic priorities.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of donor interactions and contributions in compliance with university policies.

Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life. Being a part of the University at Buffalo community.

Why UB Athletics?
UB Athletics supports over 400 student-athletes across 16 varsity sports in the NCAA Division I Mid-American Conference. Join us in fostering a culture of excellence on and off the field while making a lasting impact on our student-athletes’ lives. Be part of an innovative team committed to advancing NIL opportunities and positioning UB Athletics as a leader in collegiate sports.

About the University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. | | Minimum Qualifications |
- Bachelor’s degree. - Minimum of three years of experience in development, fundraising, or a related field, preferably in collegiate athletics or higher education. - Proven track record of successfully securing major gifts and meeting fundraising goals. - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire diverse constituencies. - Strong organizational and project management abilities. - Familiarity with donor management systems (e.g., Advance, Evertrue, Salesforce). - Understanding of NCAA policies and trends in Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) is highly desirable.

| | Preferred Qualifications | | | Physical Demands | | | Salary Range | Commensurate with Experience | | Additional Salary Information | | | Job Type | Full-Time | | Campus | North Campus | | Posting Alerts | | | Special Instructions Summary | | | Additional Information | | | Is a background check required for this posting? | Yes | | Background Check Notification | For non-internal applicants: a selected candidate will have to complete and pass a background check prior to appointment. |

Contact Information

| Contact's Name | Heather Cooper | | Contact's Pronouns | she/her/hers | | Contact's Title | Associate Athletic Director for Human Resources | | Contact's Email | hrgibbs@buffalo.edu | | Contact's Phone | 716-645-3842 |

Posting Dates

| Posted | 02/20/2025 | | Deadline for Internal Applicants | 03/06/2025 | | Deadline for External Applicants | 03/21/2025 | | Date to be filled | 03/27/2025 |

References

| Number of References Required | 3 | | Reference Cutoff Date | | | Instructions to Applicant | |

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Will you have a Bachelor's degree by the time of hire?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Please indicate your current employment affiliation with the University at Buffalo.

   • Faculty
   • Faculty Student Association (FSA)
   • Research Foundation Employee
   • State Classified
   • State Professional
   • UB Foundation
   • TA/GA
   • Student
   • No Current Employment Affiliation

3. * How did you first hear about this employment opportunity?

   • AcademicKeys.com
   • CareerExposure.com
   • CareerWomen.com
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • DiversitySearch.com
   • GoogleJobs.com
   • HERCjobs.org
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • IMDiversity.com
   • Indeed.com
   • LinkedIn.com
   • MBACareers.com
   • Conference
   • Personal Referral
   • UBJobs.buffalo.edu
   • Other

4. * Are you a SUNY employee eligible for special consideration as a result of retrenchment?

   • Yes
   • No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents 1. Cover Letter 2. Resume

Optional Documents

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