Associate Athletics Director/Development (4473)

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Associate Athletics Director/Development (4473)

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Classification

Associate Director

Position Number

00004473

Open Date

06/28/2024

Close Date

Priority Review Date

07/16/2024

Employee Class

Staff

Full-Time/Part Time

Full-Time

FTE

1.00

Position Status

Temporary

FLSA

Exempt

Job code

1060SPS03

Union Representation

Non-Union

Union Code

N/A

Unit/Department

Intercollegiate Athletics

College/Unit

Intercollegiate Athletics

Division

Div Intercollegiate Athletics

Location

CC 204

Link to Department Website or Custom Search Page

https://niuhuskies.com/

Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications

Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications

| Overview |
Northern Illinois University (NIU) is accepting applications for the position of Associate Athletic Director/Development. This is a full-time, 12-month position with benefits. Under the general supervision of the Sr. Associate Athletics Director, Development & Revenue Generation, this position is responsible for independent leadership and management of all aspects of Development for the NIU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics with an emphasis on growing unrestricted and restricted support for the department.

The mission of NIU Athletics is to inspire and sustain excellence in the P.A.C. principle of promoting athletes to champions while developing champions in the classroom, in competition and in life. With long standing traditions and core values centered on family, NIU Athletics is home to 17 NCAA Division I sport programs. Northern Illinois University, chartered in 1895, is a comprehensive teaching and research institution with over 17,000 currently enrolled students and houses seven (7) degree-granting colleges—Business, Education, Engineering and Engineering Technology, Health and Human Sciences, Law, Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Visual and Performing Arts. Centrally located in DeKalb, Northern Illinois University is 30 miles west of Aurora, 65 miles west of Chicago, 36 miles west of Naperville, and 45 miles southeast of Rockford. | | Position Summary |
Responsibilities include but are not limited to oversight of all operations of the annual fund, goal setting, prospect management, donor fulfillment and donor cultivation. Additionally, this position will have a portfolio of donors for solicitation of major gifts and facilities fundraising projects. This leadership position is critical to revenue generation for the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. | | Essential Duties and Responsibilities |
Solicitations – 25%

• Manage small portfolio of major gift prospects, coordinating solicitation strategies with the Sr. Associate Athletics Director, Development & Revenue Generation.
• Donor relations and solicitations, with a specific portfolio emphasis on donors and prospects with the capacity to make $500 – $10,000 annual fund gifts (minimum of 100 current donors).

Annual Fund – 25%

• Oversee and manage all aspects of the Annual Fund, stewardship initiatives including, assisting with all capital campaigns, Huskies Invest but not limited to goal setting, donor identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship

Customer Service – 10%

• Work directly with ticket sales team to coordinate customer service efforts related to donors and season ticket holders.

Donor Special Events – 10%

• Responsible for the coordination and management of special events and donor travel. Create and maintain annual fund events and solicitations calendar.

Marketing – 10%

• Responsible for developing and executing the HAF Donor Guides.

Supervision – 5%

• Direct supervision of the Development Coordinator and GA/Intern(s).

Budget – 5%

• Working with Sr. Associate AD/Revenue Generation and the Sr. Associate AD/HR and Finance Administration, develop and monitor budget for annual fund, forecasts expenses, evaluates the cost-effectiveness of programs and re-allocate funds as appropriate.

Program Oversight – 5%

• Oversee and manage comprehensive priority points program to facilitate improved donor stewardship and ticket-buyer customer service.

Other Related Duties – 5%

• Other duties as assigned.
• Cash Handling responsibilities.
• When practical under the circumstances, intercollegiate athletic staff is encouraged to voluntarily attend all athletic events to promote audience participation and support for NIU team efforts. | | Minimum Required Qualifications (Civil Service) |
  N/A | | Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) (Civil Service) |
  N/A | | Specialty Factors (Civil Service) |
  N/A | | Preferred Qualifications (Civil Service) |
  N/A | | Minimum Required Qualifications (SPS) |
  
• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in collegiate development or intercollegiate athletic environment that involves interaction with external public.
• Demonstrated experience in fundraising.
• Supervisory experience in a DI or DII level higher education institution. | | Additional Requirements (SPS) |
  
• Excellent oral and written communication and time management skills. | | Preferred Qualifications (SPS) |
  
• Master’s degree
• Five (5) or more years of experience in fundraising, sales, or development. | | Physical demands/requirements |
  Sitting, standing, lifting up to 50lbs |

Appointment and Compensation Details

Appointment and Compensation Details

| Anticipated Appointment Start Date | 8/01/24 | | Anticipated Appointment End Date | | | Percent of Staff Year | 1.00 | | Standard Hours Per Week | 37.50 | | Working Hours | Varies days, nights, weekends | | Salary | $75,000.00/annually | | Hourly or Semi-monthly Pay Rate/Range | $3,125.00/semi-monthly | | Earn Type | Salary |

Application Procedure

Application Procedure

| Application Procedure |
For full consideration, please visit https://employment.niu.edu/po... to submit the following materials by 07/16/2024 :

Required Documents:

• Cover Letter – Please include your interest in employment with NIU and how your previous experiences position you for success in the role for which you are applying.
• Current Resume
• List of Three Professional References

Applications submitted after 07/16/2024 are welcomed but will be considered as needed. | | Special Instructions | | | Quick Link to Applicant | https://employment.niu.edu/postings/7... | | Is Background Check Required? | Yes | | EEO Statement Summary |
In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, disability (physical and mental), marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender (identity and expression), political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Ethics and Compliance Officer, Title IX Coordinator
Health Services Building Room 230
TitleIXCoordinator@niu.edu
815-753-5560 | | Visa Policy |

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

| | ADA Accommodation |
NIU remains committed to ensuring that its recruitment and application procedures include full opportunities for applicants with disabilities. Employment opportunities will not be denied to anyone because of the need to make accommodations for a person’s disability during either the application or interview process. An applicant who believes they require an accommodation to participate in the employment process due to a disability may request that accommodation through the Accommodation Request Form. For further assistance, please contact the office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity (AAEO) at ada@niu.edu. | | Safety Information |
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Read the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.
Contact the Ethics and Compliance Office at 815-753-9364 for a hard copy. |

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2. Cover Letter 3. List of References Optional Documents 1. Military Discharge Documents ONLY (DD214/DD215/NGB22/DD256) 2. Transcripts (unofficial with official required at hire) 3. Other

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