Chief Executive Officer – Chanticleer Athletic Foundation

Required Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree required and minimum of seven (7) years of proven success record in fund-raising and philanthropic development, with two (2) years of experience in a leadership role within an NCAA athletic department fundraising office.

Preferred Qualifications: Advanced degree preferred, with five (5) years experience in a leadership role within an NCAA athletic department fundraising office.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

· Leadership & Strategic Vision: Provide overall leadership and direction for the Chanticleer Athletic Foundation (CAF), aligning with the mission, goals, and objectives of Coastal Carolina University’s athletic programs. Develop and execute long-term strategies for growth in fundraising and membership engagement, ensuring the financial stability and expansion of the foundation. Lead and mentor foundation staff, creating a results-driven culture focused on exceeding fundraising goals.

· Fundraising & Development: Oversee all fundraising efforts, including managing a major gifts portfolio, annual giving, corporate naming opportunities, planned giving, and capital campaigns to support Coastal Carolina University Athletics. Cultivate and maintain relationships with donors, alumni, and corporate sponsors to secure funding for scholarships, revenue share, facility improvements, and operational needs. Develop and implement innovative donor recognition programs and stewardship initiatives.

· Board & Donor Relations: Serve as the primary liaison between the CAF and the Coastal Carolina University Athletics Department, donors, and community stakeholders. Work closely with the board of directors to follow policy, governance, and strategic priorities, ensuring strong board engagement and support. Prepare and present reports to the board of directors and university leadership on financials, campaign progress, and other relevant updates.

Development Officer (UP17/61122114/FTE-S01221), full-time position with benefits. Pay commensurate with experience. Normal work hours vary. Must be flexible to meet the special scheduling needs of the university.

Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. Coastal Carolina University enrolls over 12,000 students from 48 states and 53 nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the baccalaureate and master’s degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in instructional technology, and PhD degrees in marine science: coastal and marine systems science and education sciences.

The University provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, or because an employee or applicant for employment is an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, an Armed Forces service medal veteran, a recently separated veteran, or an active-duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, or other “protected veteran,” as defined by law. Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.

Required Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree required and minimum of seven (7) years of proven success record in fund-raising and philanthropic development, with two (2) years experience in a leadership role within an NCAA athletic department fundraising office.

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree preferred, with five (5) years experience in a leadership role within an NCAA athletic department fundraising office.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Must have excellent interpersonal and written communication skills. Keen understanding of organizational dynamics.

Posting Detail Information

| Posting Number | FTE-S01221P | | Number of Vacancies | 1 | | Desired Start Date | 12/14/2026 | | Position End Date (if temporary) | | | Job Open Date | 11/12/2026 | | Job Close Date | | | Open Until Filled | Yes | | Special Instructions to Applicants | | | Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/123109 |

Job Duties

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * What is your highest level of education completed?

   • High School Diploma or GED
   • Associate's Degree
   • Bachelor's Degree
   • Master's Degree
   • Doctoral

2. * Do you have a minimum of seven (7) years of proven success record in fund-raising and philanthropic development, with two (2) years of experience in a leadership role within an NCAA athletic department fundraising office?

   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Cover Letter / Letter of Application 2. Resume 3. Reference List

Optional Documents 1. Other Document 1 2. Other Document 2 3. Other Document 3