Assistant/Associate Athletic Director for Championship Resources - Ruston, United States - Louisiana Tech University

Description

Thank you for your interest in employment with Louisiana Tech University.

Louisiana Tech University Division of University Advancement is seeking a highly qualified and motivated individual to serve as the Assistant/Associate Athletic Director for Championship Resources. This individual will report to the Sr. Associate AD for Championship Resources/CRO.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 2+ years of successful fundraising experience in educational/athletics fundraising.
• Experience in conducting successful personal solicitations for annual and major gifts.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exhibit professionalism with donor information and legal documents (e.g. pledge, endowment, capital and/or other donor agreements).
• Ability to oversee multiple projects.
• Demonstrated competence in oral and written communications.
• Effective collaboration skills.
• Proficiency with basic office software and ability to quickly learn specific software.
• Proficiency with Blackbaud Raiser's Edge, EverTrue, Salesloft, or Salesforce software preferred

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains division core vales (Transparency, Trust, Teamwork) and commitment to advance the mission and vision of the University.
• Manage an active, high-volume portfolio of donors/prospects in all aspects of the development cycle. Effectively cultivates relationships with these donors/prospects.
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward of alumni, friends, corporations, and other sources for private support that benefits the Athletics programs of Louisiana Tech University.
• Demonstrates the impact of philanthropy to donors. Provides information on athletics developments and programs relative to their interest. Shares upcoming opportunities to attend events, volunteer, participate in activities, or otherwise deepen their engagement with the university and athletics department en route to solicitation for financial support.
• Exceptional goal orientation. Excellent organizational and prioritization skills. Ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Coordinate with the Sr. Associate Athletics Director for Championship Resources to plan and implement strategies and events that develop affinity and support for the athletics programs for Louisiana Tech among all the constituent groups of the University.
• Provide development functions for each NCAA sport and for special programs and campaigns.
• Participate in monthly staff meetings for University Advancement
• Serve as liaison between Athletics and Advancement, in conjunction with Sr. Associate Athletics Director for Championship Resources, and Director of LTAC.
• Other duties as assigned by the Sr. Associate Athletics Director for Championship Resources and/or VP/Director of Athletics, and University Advancement leadership.

Application Process

Applicants must submit:

• A cover letter outlining relevant experience
• A current resume which includes a chronology of employment
• Three professional references to include phone number, address, and email address

Review of applications will begin immediately.

Louisiana Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Employer and places a high priority on the creation of an environment supportive of ethnic minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities.

Posting Close Date: This position will remain open until filled.

Please Note: Applications must be completed by 11:59 p.m. on the Job Closing Date to ensure consideration.

Note to Applicant:

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at the Louisiana Tech University may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.