Senior Associate Athletic Director

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Job Title

Senior Associate Athletic Director

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Job Title

Senior Associate Athletic Director

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department

Athletics Programs

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs.  As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.

TAMU-CC’s beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.

From our generous benefits package and professional development opportunities, to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence, the Island University is an engaging and rewarding place to work. Learn more information here!

PURPOSE

The position is responsible for the oversight of external revenue generation efforts for the Department Athletics including the annual gift fund, major gifts, ticket sales, and corporate sponsorships. The position is responsible for the management of these units effectively to maximize revenue generation for Islanders Athletics.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward annual gifts for the Islander Athletic Fund from University alumni, friends and businesses and professionals through face-to-face visits, phone calls, e-mails, written proposals, and other direct and indirect contacts; Prepare contact reports, budget, and other reports requested.

• Plan, coordinate, implement and manage all athletic fund-raising activities by working closely with the Deputy Athletic Director for External Relations and the Athletic Department staff.

• Manage a portfolio of approximately 75-100 prospects for major gifts ($25,000+) and leadership annual giving donations. Develop, document and implement engagement and solicitation strategy for each assigned prospect.

• Develop strategies to increase membership acquisition and retention for the Athletics annual giving program.

• Collaborate effectively with the Office of Institutional Advancement to align fundraising strategies and maximize efficiency in the university’s fundraising efforts.

• Collaborate effectively with staff and operations within Development/Special Events, Corporate Sponsorships, and Ticket Operations to maximize revenue generation, game attendance, brand awareness, and media coverage of Islanders Athletics.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, sales, management, or in closely related field.

• Seven (7) years of related experience, including a minimum of (3) years in athletics development or revenue generation.

• Additional education may substitute for the minimum experience requirement: Master’s degree in related field and five (5) years of related experience in athletics development or revenue generation.

• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

• General knowledge of NCAA rules.

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills to be able to communicate effectively in a courteous and professional manner with diverse population of customers in person, telephone, or e-mail.

• Ability to build meaningful relationships of trust that lead to philanthropic giving to Islanders Athletics.

• Skillful in networking and opening doors as well as developing donor-centric cultivation and solicitation strategies.

• Ability to navigate the institution/assigned unit and make the appropriate match for donor interests.

• Ability to engage and support volunteer leadership with their efforts in fundraising, consultation, and advocacy.

• Skillful in successfully managing multiple projects on tight deadlines and under pressure in a dynamic and open environment.

• Knowledge of the dynamics that athletes and coaches must navigate in higher education.

WHAT THEY WOULD LIKE TO SEE

• Master’s degree in marketing, management or closely related field.

• Five (5) years of related experience to include three (3) years’ experience in fundraising for an intercollegiate athletics department.

• Experience with sport oversight.

SALARY: $87,500/annually.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.