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Update your details, view your application and progress. Keep informed about job opportunities at USD. Assistant Director of Development, Athletics Position Title & Department: Assistant Director of Development, Athletics; Athletics Posting # 5136 Department Description: As part of the University of San Diego, a Roman Catholic University, the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is committed to advancing academic and athletic excellence and enhancing students' lives while promoting the University of San Diego. University Description: The University of San Diego, an engaged and contemporary Catholic institution, was founded by the Diocese of San Diego and the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1949. Governed by an independent board of trustees since 1972, USD remains committed to a liberal arts education grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition and the pursuit of truth, goodness and beauty. Inspired by this centuries-old tradition of Catholic higher education, the University welcomes people of all faith traditions and any, or no, religious background. This recruitment is open to current University of San Diego employees only. Only current USD employees are eligible to apply and be considered for this position. This position is responsible for helping meet the fundraising objectives of the USD Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. Under the supervision of the Senior Associate Athletics Director of Development, this position is responsible for the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of annual fund (TAF), and sport-specific club donors. Additionally, the position will help plan and manage stewardship and donor research activities for the Athletics Department. Duties and Responsibilities: Identify and manage a portfolio of annual and major gift prospects, which includes individuals with specific affiliation or giving interest to the University of San Diego Athletics program. Cultivate, solicit, and steward annual and major gift donors. Identify and evaluate potential donors; design and implement prospect cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies. Maintain strong relationships and sustain regular contact with university officials, volunteer leaders, and other key stakeholders in support of the Senior Associate AD’s fundraising strategies, donor cultivation/solicitation, and essential stewardship of constituents; ensure timely, appropriate outreach and continued donor engagement with the university. Develop, manage, and execute campus fundraising campaigns, including the personal cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of faculty and staff. Assist in the planning and coordination of special events (e.g., luncheons, banquets, auctions, etc.) and facilitates game-day hospitality and/or premium seating areas. Development Operations: Assist in the planning and production of the Athletics Development website, publications, brochures, and related collateral materials necessary to support fundraising initiatives. Create and produce donor pledge agreements and gift agreements, as needed. Create, maintain, update information collection, retrieval, and reporting processes for prospect research and major donor prospect management. Support the gift entry process as needed to ensure timely gift processing and receipting. Special Conditions of Employment: Athletics Development is a complex division with various responsibilities to the university-at-large, various institutional constituencies, the president, senior administrative staff, and the Board of Trustees. This employee’s personality and temperament are just as important as any particular skill. Background check: Successful completion of a pre-employment background check. Degree Verification Requirement: Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes. Minimum Qualifications: One year of related experience required. Experience in nonprofit development or sales and/or higher education, preferably in NCAA Div. 1 Athletics. Excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as exceptional critical listening and thinking skills. Strong teamwork and leadership skills. Experience in managing teams at all levels across an organization. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Advanced experience with Microsoft Word and Excel; ability to learn new computer programs quickly and efficiently. A commitment to quality, client/colleague-oriented service; tact and discretion in maintaining confidentiality with campus administrators, trustees, or donors. Friendly and personable; mature, positive attitude; a team player. Performance Expectations- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Expected to meet and achieve fundraising metrics and goals. Ability to initiate, lead, coordinate, and complete various projects with minimal supervision. Comfort level with public speaking. Proficiency with donor database/prospect management systems. $5720-6000 per month; Excellent Benefits The University of San Diego offers a very competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, a retirement contribution given to you by the University, and access to on-campus Fitness Centers. Special Application Instructions: Resume and Cover Letter Required Click the 'Apply Now' button to complete our online application. In addition, please upload a cover letter and resume to your application profile for the hiring managers’ review. Hours: 40 hours per week Note: External job postings will be up for at least three days. After that time, applications will be reviewed by the hiring manager/committee throughout the posting period. Advertised: January 15, 2025 Pacific Standard Time Applications close: Open until filled Notice of Availability: In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (the Clery Act), the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at #J-18808-Ljbffr University of San Diego

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