Assistant Director for Development and Donor Experience

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title

Assistant Director for Development and Donor Experience

Position Number

986305

Vacancy Open to

All Candidates

Department

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Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title

Assistant Director for Development and Donor Experience

Position Number

986305

Vacancy Open to

All Candidates

Department

FDH ECU Educational Foundation Adm

Department Homepage

www.ecupirates.com

Advertising Department

PIRATE CLUB

Division

Athletics

Classification Title

Assistant Director

Working Title

Assistant Director for Development and Donor Experience

Number of Vacancies

1

Full Time Equivalent (FTE)

1.0

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time

Anticipated Recruitment Range. Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.

$50,000 - $52,000

Position Location (City)

Greenville

Position Type

Non-Faculty

Job Category

Non-Faculty Professional

Organizational Unit Overview

The Pirate Club (ECU Educational Foundation) serves as the official fundraising organization for East Carolina University Athletics. The Pirate Club supports student-athlete scholarships, facility enhancements, and programmatic needs while fostering strong relationships with alumni, donors, and fans.

Job Duties

Development & Donor Relations
Assist in executing annual fund strategies to grow membership and philanthropic support.
Support donor cultivation, engagement, and relationship management.
Maintain an assigned donor portfolio and assist with outreach efforts.
Support membership programs and donor engagement initiatives.

Events & Experience
Assist in planning and executing Pirate Club events and gameday experiences.

Coordinate logistics with vendors, staff, and volunteers.

Support revenue opportunities tied to events and experiences.
Assist with post-event reporting and evaluation.

Communication & Digital Engagement
Support communication strategies across email, website, and social media.
Assist in creating content for fundraising and engagement initiatives.
Support email campaigns, segmentation, and reporting.

Data & Analytics
Utilize systems such as Paciolan and CRM tools to support reporting.
Track KPIs related to membership, engagement, and revenue.
Assist with dashboards and performance reporting.

Operational Support
Assist with day-to-day operations and member services.
Support budgeting and financial tracking for events and programs.
Collaborate across departments to support organizational goals.

Minimum Education/Experience

· Bachelor’s Degree

· Excellent communication and customer service skills.

· Ability to travel locally and regionally; evening and weekend work required on occasion.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation

None

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

· Master’s degree in a related field.

· 1+ years of experience in college athletics, fundraising, donor engagement or related field.

· Familiarity with membership-based organizations, priority point systems, or ticketing environments.

· Experience with CRM systems, email marketing platforms, or digital communications tools.

· Experience supporting events, sponsorships, or revenue-generating initiatives.
· Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.

Special Instructions to Applicant

Candidates must also submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae/resume, and a list of three references, including contact information, online.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Official transcript required within 30 days of employment.

Additional Instructions to Applicant

• In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.

• Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.

Job Open Date

04/28/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date.

Initial Screening Begins

05/13/2026

Rank Level

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/...

Nondiscrimination Statement

East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.

Eligibility for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Please indicate where you learned about this Athletics position.

   • NCAA
   • NACDA
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • DiverseJobs.net
   • InsideHigherEd.com
   • ECU website
   • Professional Association (e.g. CoSIDA, NACMA, AFCA, NABC, ABCA, etc.)
   • Other

2. * Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship for employment?

   • Yes
   • No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents 1. Curriculum Vitae/Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. List of References

Optional Documents

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