Senior Associate Athletic Director for Development - 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 lead as the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Championship Resources.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 3-5 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.
• 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 function-specific software.
• Proficiency with Blackbaud's Raiser's Edge software preferred.

Duties and Responsibilities

• To plan and execute the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of alumni, friends, corporations, and other sources for private support that benefits the athletic programs of Louisiana Tech University.
• Coordinate the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of alumni, friends, corporations, and other resources for significant support of the athletic programs of the University
• Coordinate with the Athletic Director and Vice President for University Advancement 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.
• Other duties as assigned by the Vice President for University Advancement

Application Process

Applicants must submit:

• A cover letter outlining relevant experience
• A current resum which includes a chronology of employment
• Three professional references to include phone number, address, and email address
• An unofficial copy of your academic transcript from the school from which you received your highest degree.

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.