Assistant Athletic Director for Advancement

Position Summary

Reporting to the Special Assistant to the AD/Major Gifts, the Assistant AD for Advancement will develop and implement long- and short-term strategic plans for the Annual Fund, Alumni Engagement, and Sports Enhancement initiatives to support the overall fundraising and advancement goals of the Bulldog Athletic Association (“Foundation”). This individual will lead efforts to grow annual giving, strengthen relationships with alumni and supporters, enhance alumni engagement, and secure financial resources to support athletic programs, facilities, equipment, and student-athlete experiences. The Assistant AD will work collaboratively with alumni, friends, volunteers, corporations, and community members to advance fundraising priorities and achieve annual goals, objectives, and strategies established in partnership with the Director of Athletics. This position will have established annual fundraising and engagement goals and performance metrics and will serve as an upper-level athletic department administrator, contributing to the long-term growth, visibility, and success of Bulldog Athletics.

The primary focus will be to engage constituent members and prospects via face-to-face meetings, group settings, and events in order to cultivate, solicit, and steward existing donors and prospects. This position works closely with athletics staff, Learfield employees, and coaches to create opportunities to engage donors.

The main target donors and prospects will have hospitality and parking benefits, so this position will have to coordinate all the logistics, planning, and distribution of solicitation materials and parking/hospitality materials.

The employee will be expected to work collaboratively and effectively with a wide variety of constituents. This position requires a high energy level, unquestioned integrity and fiscal accountability, and the ability to plan and achieve short- and long-range fundraising goals. The Assistant AD for Advancement will be a front-facing ambassador for the University and its mission.

Required Education/Experience/Skills

Master’s degree. May also consider a Bachelor’s degree from a four-year accredited college or university, preferably in business, communications, or sport management.

Minimum of two to four years of direct fundraising experience with an annual fund required. This position requires a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.

Preferred Education/Experience/Skills

Master’s degree.

Preference for candidates with experience fundraising within higher education and at an NCAA institution.

Understanding of gift planning techniques and IRS rules for gifts in all categories.

Strong knowledge of the development field and fundraising techniques.

Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.

Knowledge of NCAA rules, and working knowledge of intercollegiate athletics.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

To be considered, application must be made online.

Attach a cover letter, current resume, and a list of professional references (including complete contact information with name, title, address, email, and phone) to complete the application.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

EO/ADA Employer

The University of North Carolina Asheville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 251-6605 or email to hr@unca.edu.

Background/E-Verify

UNC Asheville uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.

Credential Verification

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.

University Safety

The UNC Asheville Annual Safety Report is available online at UNCA Safety Report. For more information please contact the Assistant Vice Chancelor for Institutional Integrity & Access/Clery Act Compliance Officer at (828) 232-5658 or email oiia@unca.edu . The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter

2. Resume

3. List of References