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Director of Development, Athletics

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Position Information

Job Title Director of Development, Athletics
Department University Advancement - 62000
Pay Grade 14
Job Category Administrative
Job Summary
University Advancement and ETSU Athletics is accepting applications for a Director of Development, Athletics.

Responsible to the Associate Vice President for University Advancement and the Assistant Athletic Director for Revenue Development for developing and coordinating a comprehensive strategic fundraising plan for the ETSU Buccaneer Athletics; conducting activities to raise private support; cultivating donor relationships with individuals, foundations, and the corporate and business sectors; and performing other related duties as assigned. The position devotes approximately 80% time to the ETSU Buccaneer Athletics and 20% of its time to University Advancement.

The value of employment at ETSU goes far beyond salary. The official workday is 7.5 hours, which includes a one-hour lunch/meal break. Regular benefited ETSU employees enjoy a full range of benefits, services, and programs including:
  • Paid time off & leave
  • 17 paid holidays
  • Educational Assistance
  • Health and life insurance
  • Retirement
  • Access to University facilities and services and much more!
Check out the ETSU Human Resources Benefits page for additional information at: https://www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/.

ETSU is committed to ensuring that our students, faculty, and staff are valued and work in an environment of openness and acceptance. ETSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position’s essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Knowledge of current fundraising developments, best practices, techniques, and trends.
  • Knowledge of accounting, financial, organization, and management principles as those apply to fundraising in a university environment.
  • Ability to be a positive, professional, and ethical ambassador among diverse constituencies for the university.
  • Ability to communicate effectively.
  • Ability to develop outstanding interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to be a self-starter.
  • Ability to travel.
  • Ability to produce a high quality of work and be detailed orientated.
  • Ability to use discretion in handling highly confidential financial and personal information.
  • Ability to analyze and evaluate situations and make good judgments.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Three (3) years of experience in alumni, fundraising, development, or related experience in higher education is required.
  • Three (3) years of experience in relevant sales or relationship-building experience will also be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Familiarity and experience with athletics in a university setting.

Salary 60,000.00
Posting Detail Information

Posting Number AS01357P
Is this position subject to a criminal background check? Yes
Is any part of the funding for this posting coming from a grant or outside funding source? No
FLSA Status Exempt
Open Date 05/07/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Administrative/Professional positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days. The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants.

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Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
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