Assistant Director for Development, Intercollegiate Athletics

EXPIRED

Posting Details

Position Information

Fiscal Year

2023-2024

View Full Description

Posting Details

Position Information

Fiscal Year

2023-2024

Apply Now

Position Title

Assistant Director for Development, Intercollegiate Athletics

Classification Title

Staff Assistant

Department

Intercollegiate Athletics

Posting Number

P230342

Posting Link

https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postin...

Employer

State

Position Type

Professional Appointment Term

Term

Salary Grade

SL2

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

The Assistant Director for Development supports and enhances the mission of the University at Buffalo Athletics Department and is responsible for working to optimize annual philanthropic support for Athletics. The incumbent will create and execute annual giving campaigns, stewardship plans, including experiences and events with donors. The Assistant Director for Development will report to the Deputy Athletic Director, External Operations. Duties and Responsibilities: Develop and manage all annual giving based initiatives. Cultivate and solicit prospect bases for annual campaign, Block B Letter Winners Associate, Gicewicz Club and Game Day Benefits Programs. Provide support for special events, receptions, and reunions designed to create/raise awareness of UB Athletics. Assist in Game Operations and Parking for development donors in coordination with the President’s office and Game Day Benefits Programs. Fulfill all stewardship benefits and opportunities provided for by annual and major gifts fundraising initiatives. Communicate with donors by phone, mail and email as appropriate relating to privately supported funds. Responsible for carrying out additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Deputy Director of Athletics, External Operations. Serve in a collaborative role with all external unities, coaching staffs and other on-campus units. Outstanding Benefits Package Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit packages. About The University at Buffalo The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo. University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required. Professional experience in fund raising or relevant intercollegiate athletics experience required. Outstanding oral and written communication skills is essential for interaction with Athletics administration, coaches, support staff, academic leaders, university faculty and staff, alumni, volunteers, prospects and donors. Familiarity with and success in the complex environment of a public university. Background in intercollegiate athletics and/or annual giving preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree preferred.

Physical Demands

Salary Range

$47,500 - $51,500

Additional Salary Information

Type

Full-Time

Campus

North Campus

Posting Alerts

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

Is a background check required for this posting?

Yes

Background Check Notification

For non-internal applicants: a selected candidate will have to complete and pass a background check prior to appointment.

Contact Information

Contact's Name

Heather Cooper

Contact's Pronouns

she/her/hers

Contact's Title

Assistant Athletic Director for Human Resources

Contact's Email

hrgibbs@buffalo.edu

Contact's Phone

716-645-3842

Posting Dates

Posted

09/27/2023

Deadline for Internal Applicants

10/11/2023

Deadline for External Applicants

11/20/2023

Date to be filled

References

Number of References Required

3

Reference Cutoff Date

Instructions to Applicant

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Will you have a Bachelor's degree by the time of hire?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Please indicate your current employment affiliation with the University at Buffalo.

   • Faculty
   • Faculty Student Association (FSA)
   • Research Foundation Employee
   • State Classified
   • State Professional
   • UB Foundation
   • TA/GA
   • Student
   • No Current Employment Affiliation

3. * How did you first hear about this employment opportunity?

   • AcademicKeys.com
   • CareerExposure.com
   • CareerWomen.com
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • DiversitySearch.com
   • GoogleJobs.com
   • HERCjobs.org
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • IMDiversity.com
   • Indeed.com
   • LinkedIn.com
   • MBACareers.com
   • Conference
   • Personal Referral
   • UBJobs.com
   • Other

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents 1. Cover Letter 2. Resume Optional Documents

View Less Description