Director of Athletic Development

Orono, ME, United States (On-site)

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Director of Athletic Development

Orono, ME, United States (On-site)

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• Job Identification 789
  
• Job Category Events/Activities
  
• Posting Date 11/21/2024, 05:58 PM
  
• Locations College Avenue, Orono, ME, 04469, US (On-site)
  
• Business Unit University of Maine
  
• Job Schedule Full time
  
• Regular or Temporary Regular
  
• Department UM Athletics Operations
  
• Bargaining Unit Universities of Maine Professional Staff Association (UMPSA)
  

Job Description

The Director of Athletic Development provides overall strategy, leadership and direction for the Alfond Fund annual giving program. The Director oversees the comprehensive strategy and implementation of all annual fund activities. The Director manages all aspects of the annual fund including identification, cultivation, and solicitation while maintaining a portfolio of 50-75 leadership annual giving and major gift prospects. The Director should demonstrate a strategic approach to fundraising, have at 1-3 years of fundraising experience, and be able to demonstrate a successful track record of soliciting and acquiring annual gifts. The Director takes direction from the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Development and works in close partnership with the University of Maine Foundation, Athletics Marketing and Communications and the Athletic Ticket Office. 

Providing leadership for an annual giving team, the Director will engage, manage, and develop collaboration with on and off campus partners as they build the Alfond Fund, the annual fund arm for varsity athletics. The Director will also work closely with the Foundation’s stewardship coordinator and annual fund team to appropriately acknowledge annual fund donors. Typical hiring range for this position is $50,000 - $75,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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About the University:

The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu. 

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. As a former NSF ADVANCE institution, the University of Maine is committed to diversity in our workforce and to dual-career couples.

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer here.

Qualifications:
Required:

• Bachelor’s degree 
• At least 1-3 years of direct fundraising/marketing or comparable experience
• At least two years of demonstrated success in staff/volunteer leadership, with demonstrated ability to lead and motivate colleagues, staff and volunteers 
• Strong grasp of college athletics fundraising and a passion for college athletics and the University of Maine
• Strong communication skills 
• Self-starter, ability to launch new initiatives and work independently as a leader
• Ability to think and plan strategically and creatively 
• Highly organized and strong work ethic 
• Willingness to engage in advancement work at all levels driven by a passion for Black Bear Athletics
• Positive attitude and pride in being part of a team environment

Other Information: 

To be considered for this position you will need to “Apply” and upload the documentation listed below:

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae

Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references.

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

For full consideration, materials must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. EST on December 6, 2024.

For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Seth Woodcock at seth.woodcock@maine.edu or 207-318-5910.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening. 

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities.  The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME  04469-5713, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).

 

Clery Act  
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report, (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. You may view the University’s Annual Security Report. If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or you need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please contact: UMaine Police Department, 81 Rangeley Rd., The University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5794, or call 207.581.4053.

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