San Diego State University will offer a competitive salary based on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.
Required Education:
4 Year Degree
Internal Number: 533618
Under the direction of the Deputy Athletic Director, Revenue Generation and in coordination with the Associate Vice President, Development, the Associate Athletic Director, Development will support and enhance the mission of the San Diego State University Athletic Department and the Aztec Club through professional fundraising and major gift activity. The mission of the Office of Athletics Development is to promote the athletics program at SDSU, solicit private contributions to accomplish these purposes, and to sponsor or host activities designed to enhance the athletic department while providing alumni, donors, and fans a vehicle to remain loyal to SDSU Athletics.
The Associate Athletic Director, Development will oversee the process of identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major gift prospects for identified priorities for the Athletic Department in accordance with department, university, conference, and NCAA regulations. Act as a liaison and caretaker of the Office of Athletics Development and various committees on behalf of the department. Secure major gifts by researching, identifying, cultivating, and soliciting alumni and friends of the university.
This is a full-time (1.0 time-base), benefits eligible, at-will position. This position is designated exempt under FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation. Standard SDSU work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.
The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree
Minimum of five to seven years of successful fundraising and/or sales experience.
Key Qualifications
Fundraising software experience (TicketMaster, Salesforce, Paciolan and/ or Ellucian)
Demonstrated fundraising experience raising major gifts of $50K and above
Experience managing a large pool (150+) of major gift prospects
Demonstrated experience in upgrading of donors
Experience with comprehensive and/or capital campaigns
Ability and availability to attend events or perform duties outside of normal work hours (may include weekends).
Ability to travel and attend off-campus appointments, events, and functions.
University employees that have direct job responsibilities involving intercollegiate athletics are expected to have knowledge and understanding of NCAA, conference and University rules, policies and procedures governing intercollegiate athletics. Additionally, he or she is required to notify the appropriate personnel of any knowledge of, or should have known of any violation or suspected violation of NCAA, conference, or University regulations.
Licenses and Certifications Required
Valid California driver’s license within 30 days of hire.
The Department of Athletics, utilizing the services of over 150 employees, is responsible for the intercollegiate athletics program at San Diego State University. Currently, there are 18 sport programs, approximately 550 student-athletes, and 17 offices in the department. The offices include the following: The Aztec Club, Administration, Athletic Medicine, Business Office, Compliance, Corporate Sales, Development, Equipment, Event Management/Facilities and Operations, Human Resources, Information Technology, Marketing, Media Relations, Strength and Conditioning, Student-Athlete Academic Support Services, Ticket Office, and Video.
