Athletics Development Associate

Position Details

Position Information

About Fordham

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Title of Position

Athletics Development Associate

Position Number

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Position Details

Position Information

About Fordham

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Title of Position

Athletics Development Associate

Position Number

A01630

FLSA

Exempt

Scheduled Hours Per Week

35

Department

Development - Athletics

Campus

Rose Hill, Lincoln Center

Work Arrangement

Hybrid

Hybrid Policy:

Please review the Hybrid Policy at www.fordham.edu/hybridpolicy.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Athletics Development/Associate Director of Athletics, the Athletics Development Associate plays a vital role in supporting fundraising efforts for Fordham Athletics. This position provides comprehensive administrative support across various areas, including donor and public relations, executing mail and email fundraising appeals, and coordinating special events. The Associate will also have the opportunity to offer insights into fundraising strategies.

Frequent evening and weekend work is necessary, and occasional travel may be required.

This position will split their time between the Lincoln Center Campus and the Rose Hill Campus.

Essential Functions

Handles communications and marketing for the Maroon Club, including development, fulfillment, and regularly updating the Maroon Club website page.

Manages all of the Athletics Development social media platforms.

Works closely with the Director to prepare and execute events.

Assists with GiveCampus campaigns, including both Giving Day initiatives, for Athletics.

Implements new and creative ideas to engage young alumni philanthropically.

Writes and edits solicitation emails/letters for varsity/club sports, as well as year-end solicitations.

Updates the fundraising dashboard for the Head Coaches and administrative staff.

Pulls bi-weekly and monthly reports for all varsity and club sports.

Ensures compliance with NCAA rules and regulations in all development activities.

Essential Functions Note

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Management Responsibilities

Not responsible for supervision or oversight of others.

Additional Functions

Helps identify unassigned prospects.

Continuously updates all varsity sports lists of former athletes and supporters.

Leads all stewardship pieces, including thank-a-thons, for Athletics Development and the Athletics Department.

Participates actively in all key athletic events, including home football and basketball games, key games for other sports, as well as other major DAUR functions.

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree or a combination of education and experience, and two years of related work experience in higher education or the equivalent.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

Excellent communication skills.

Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments.

Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and independently.

Meticulous attention to detail.

Solution-oriented and creative approach.

Ability to interact seamlessly with a wide variety of constituents.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Starting Salary

$65,000

Maximum Starting Salary

$70,000

Note

Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

Is this a Union position?

No

Posting Detail Information

| Posting Number | A886P | | Number of Vacancies | 1 | | Start Date | ASAP | | Posting Date | 06/27/2025 | | Special Instructions | | | EEO Statement |
Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. |

Physical Activity and Work Environment

Physical Activity

| Sitting | Nearly Continuously | | Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing) | Nearly Continuously | | Hearing, Listening, Talking | Nearly Continuously | | Standing | Often | | Walking | Seldom | | Running | Not Required | | Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling | Not Required | | Climbing stairs | Not Required | | Climbing ladders | Not Required | | Reaching overhead | Seldom | | Pulling, pushing | Seldom | | Shoveling | Not Required | | Lifting – up to 20 pounds | Seldom | | Lifting – up to 50 pounds | Not Required | | Lifting – over 50 pounds | Not Required |

Work Environment

| Work Environment | Office Environment:  Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes. |

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Supplemental questions you will be required to answer on the application (No action is needed on this page)

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a Bachelor’s degree or a combination of education and experience, and two years of related work experience in higher education or the equivalent?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Are you willing and able to work during evenings and weekends?

   • Yes
   • No

3. * Are you willing and able to travel?

   • Yes
   • No

4. * Are you an alumnus/a of Fordham University?

   • Yes
   • No

5. * Are you a current employee of the university?

   • Yes
   • No

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