Associate Athletic Director for Development and Strategic Partnerships

Posting Details

Posting Summary

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Posting Number

STA00450PO26

Job Family

Alumni Relations and Development

Job Function

Development

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Posting Details

Posting Summary

Logo

Posting Number

STA00450PO26

Job Family

Alumni Relations and Development

Job Function

Development

USC Market Title

Major Gifts Officer

Link to USC Market Title

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/131997

Job Level

P2 - Professional

Business Title (Internal Title)

Associate Athletic Director for Development and Strategic Partnerships

Campus

Upstate

Work County

Spartanburg

College/Division

USC Upstate College/Division Level

Department

UPS University Advancement

State Pay Range

G11

USC Market Range

MRJ - $76,904 $96,130 $115,356

Anticipated Hiring Range

$76,904 - $84,000; Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Location of Vacancy

USC Upstate, Spartanburg, SC

Part/Full Time

Full Time

Hours per Week

37.5

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday; 8:30am – 5pm; Some evenings and weekends as needed are required.

Basis

12 months

Job Search Category

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Position Description

| Advertised Job Summary |
Associate Athletic Director for Development and Strategic Partnerships
University of South Carolina Upstate
STA00450PO26
Spartanburg, SC

Under limited supervision, reporting to the Vice Chancellor for University Advancement (VCUA) with dotted-line reporting to the Vice Chancellor and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, the Associate Athletic Director for Development and Strategic Partnerships will be responsible for the coordination and management of a comprehensive and ongoing revenue generation program through major gifts fundraising and corporate sponsorships for intercollegiate athletics. Responsibilities include active engagement internally by working with university colleagues in cultivating corporate and foundation prospective donors, individuals, and alumni. Partners with colleagues to identify, cultivate and complete proposals / solicitations from prospective prospects. Proactively provides follow-up and stewardship on completed gifts. | | Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience |
Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 2 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience. | | Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials |
Valid driver’s license. | | Preferred Qualifications |
Familiarity with Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT donor database preferred. Graduate degree preferred. Experience working in NCAA Division I, II, or III athletics, professional sports, collegiate athletics development, or a comparable revenue-focused environment. | | Knowledge/Skills/Abilities |
A good driving record and successful background check are required. Appropriate knowledge of principles and methods of planning and conducting a comprehensive corporate and foundation philanthropy fundraising program. Track record of visiting and qualifying donors/prospects. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with faculty, alumni, donors, students, volunteers, businesses and the general public. Outstanding oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to travel, work evenings and weekends, as required. Effective computer experience including database operation and word processing. |

Job Duties

| Job Duty |
Create innovative partnership, sponsorship, and NIL fundraising opportunities that align with institutional values, athletics department priorities, student-athlete needs, and partner objectives, while collaborating closely with athletics staff, advancement personnel, university leadership, compliance, NIL stakeholders, and external partners to increase philanthropic support, expand student-athlete NIL-related resources, and strengthen long-term relationships. Build and maintain strong connections with corporate partners, donors, alumni, community leaders, campus partners, and NIL-related supporters; represent the athletics department at university, community, alumni, donor, corporate, and NIL-focused events; and ensure all sponsorship, partnership, fundraising, and NIL-related commitments are fulfilled professionally, accurately, and in accordance with applicable agreements, institutional expectations, and relevant NIL policies and regulations. | | Essential Function | Yes | | Percentage of Time | 35 |

| Job Duty |
Meets process performance goals set and established by the VCUA that include individual and team goals. These goals include a set number of personal visits, with a focus on prospect identification and qualification as well as solicitations, with a focus on gift closures selected at the beginning of the fiscal year.

| | Essential Function | Yes | | Percentage of Time | 30 |

| Job Duty |
Solicits prospective donors, including individuals, foundations, and corporations in coordination with the VCUA and AD for intercollegiate athletics. Number of solicitations are set and established by the VCUA and documented within an Opportunity in Blackbaud RE-NXT. Adheres to Prospect Development policies and procedures.

| | Essential Function | Yes | | Percentage of Time | 20 |

| Job Duty |
Serves as a member of the overall advancement team by collaborating with colleagues across disciplines on donor strategies. Develops an annual plan of work, including specific fundraising and stewardship strategies, prospect research and development. Prepares reports and other required information as requested.

| | Essential Function | Yes | | Percentage of Time | 10 |

| Job Duty |
Accepts and implements other specific assignments as directed.

| | Essential Function | Yes | | Percentage of Time | 5 |

Position Attributes

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

| Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive | No | | Hazardous weather category | Non-Essential |

Posting Detail Information

| Number of Vacancies | 1 | | Desired Start Date | 07/01/2026 | | Job Open Date | 06/15/2026 | | Job Close Date | | | Open Until Filled | Yes | | Special Instructions to Applicant |
The application must be completed including all current and previous work history and education. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing work history and education sections of the application.

USC Upstate offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition Program
• Dependent Scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

| | Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/207511 | | EEO Statement |
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations. |

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * This University of South Carolina Upstate position is located in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Do you wish to continue applying for this position?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Are you willing and able to submit to a pre-employment background check that may include, but it is not limited to, criminal history, national sex offender search and motor vehicle history as a condition of hire?

   • Yes
   • No

3. * Do you have a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 2 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience?

   • Yes
   • No

4. * Do you have a valid driver's license and good driving record?

   • Yes
   • No

5. * The salary range for this position is $76,904 - $84,000 based on education and experience. Is this salary range acceptable to you?

   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Cover Letter 2. Resume

Optional Documents 1. Other Supporting Documents 2. List of References and Contact Information

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