Assistant Director of Athletic Development, Communications and Engagement

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About Fordham

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

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Position Details

Position Information

About Fordham

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

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The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (

EAP

); tuition remission; and generous time off.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Title of Position

Assistant Director of Athletic Development, Communications and Engagement

Position Number

A05650

FLSA

Exempt

Scheduled Hours Per Week

35

Department

Development - Athletics

Campus

Rose Hill, Lincoln Center

Location

Hybrid

Hybrid Policy:

Please review the Hybrid Policy here .

Position Summary

The Assistant Director of Athletics Development, Communications & Engagement reports to the Director of Athletic Development to maximize philanthropic support for the University’s tradition-rich Athletics program comprising 23 intercollegiate and 13 club sports.

Primary responsibilities include facilitating communications and engagement activities to cultivate and steward athletic donors and increase the engagement of Fordham alumni, parents, and friends. Must be available to work evenings and weekends. Occasional overnight travel will be required.

"This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement pursuant to University’s Hybrid/Remote Work Policy. Please review the policy here ."

Essential Functions

Coordinates all athletic development donor communications with University,

DAUR

, and Athletics Marketing, including all Maroon Club email, mail, social media, and solicitation communications.

Executes all Athletic Department donor engagement and cultivation events in partnership with the Director of Athletics Development, including alumni days, pregame receptions, dinners, and golf outings.

Serves as the

DAUR

liaison for all sports, club teams, coaches, and athletics department staff to identify fundraising priorities and opportunities.

Develops direct marketing, special events, and crowdfunding strategies.

Tracks prospect activity and document individual engagement strategies.

Ensures contact reporting procedures are followed and timely posting of reports and activities.

Pulls reports and analyzes donors, gifts, campaigns, and solicitations.

Participates in key athletic events and

DAUR

functions.

Must be available to work evenings and weekends. Occasional overnight travel will be required.

Fundraising Expectations:

Leads all call-a-thon and thank-a-thon projects for the Athletic Department.

Coordinates and co-manages fundraising appeals and collaborate with Giving Day campaigns.

Essential Functions Note

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Management Responsibilities

Guides work of other employees who perform essentially the same work and/or student workers. Organizes, sets priorities, schedules and reviews work, but is generally not responsible for final decisions in hiring, performance management or compensation.

Additional Functions

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience

Bachelor degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Liberal Arts, English, Hospitality Management, or related field.

Minimum five (5) years of related fundraising experience in progressively responsible positions or the equivalent.

Track record of exceeding goals.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

Ability to engage prospects in all phases of development: qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.

Fluency in Google Workspace and/or Microsoft 365 platforms.

Familiarity with database and

CRM

tools (Ellucian Advance, WebFocus, etc.).

Proven track record for successfully translating strategic ideas into measurable results.

Positive attitude and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Passion for Fordham Athletics.

Exceptional communication skills.

Demonstrates excellent judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Keen eye for detail.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Starting Salary

$68,000

Maximum Starting Salary

$78,000

Note

Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

Is this a Union position?

No

Posting Detail Information

| Posting Number | A565P | | Number of Vacancies | 1 | | Start Date | ASAP | | Posting Date | 01/19/2024 | | Special Instructions | | | EEO Statement |
Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. |

Physical Activity and Work Environment

Physical Activity

| Sitting | Nearly Continuously | | Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing) | Nearly Continuously | | Hearing, Listening, Talking | Nearly Continuously | | Standing | Often | | Walking | Often | | Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling | Often | | Climbing stairs | Seldom | | Climbing ladders | Not Required | | Reaching overhead | Seldom | | Pulling, pushing | Seldom | | Shoveling | Not Required | | Lifting – up to 20 pounds | Seldom | | Lifting – up to 50 pounds | Seldom | | Lifting – over 50 pounds | Not Required |

Work Environment

| Work Environment | Office Environment: Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes. |

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter Optional Documents

Supplemental questions you will be required to answer on the application (No action is needed on this page)

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

   • Public Job Posting
   • Internal Job Posting
   • Agency Referral
   • Advertisement/Publication
   • Personal Referral
   • Website
   • Other

2. * Do you have a bachelor's degree?

   • Yes
   • No

3. * How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?

   • 0-1
   • 1-3
   • 3-5
   • 5-7
   • 7+

4. * Are you available to work in the evening (6 pm to 10 pm)?

   • Yes
   • No

5. * Are you available to work weekends?

   • Yes
   • No

6. * Are you a current employee of the university?

   • Yes
   • No

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