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Assistant Athletic Director, Development

The University of San Francisco (USF) is recognized nationally and internationally as a leading Jesuit Catholic, urban university with a tremendously diverse student and faculty population and a global perspective. USF Athletics is distinguished by a proud tradition of excellence.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Associate Athletic Director for Development, the Assistant Athletic Director for Development is responsible for increasing revenue for Athletics in addition to managing a major giving portfolio. The key focus of this role will be in two areas: Expanding the Annual Giving pipeline and managing relationships with major gift prospects and donors.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Achieve annual personal fundraising and activity goals, including managing a portfolio of more than 100 prospects and raising $250,000 in year one.
• Significantly increase the strength and breadth of annual giving for USF Athletics, including raising Department of Athletics total Annual Fund revenue to consistently exceed $1M.
• Assist with management of the department's high level volunteer board and collaborate with the Annual Giving team to develop an annual fund strategy for the Department of Athletics.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree, with preference of a graduate degree and/or relevant experience.
• A minimum of 3 years of progressive and successful development experience in the higher education arena or equivalent experience in sports sales, marketing or a related field.
• Experience managing a portfolio or assigned book of business prospects and broad knowledge of the principles of fundraising.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Mission-driven and identifies with the Jesuit principles and goals of USF.
• Possesses a high degree of emotional intelligence, diplomacy and self-awareness.
• Affinity for college athletics and strong communication, organization, and strategic thinking skills.

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