Director of Athletics Development

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Position Details 

Position Details

Job Title

DIR OF ATHLETICS DEVELOPMENT

Position Number

8102805

Job Category

University Staff

Job Type

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Position Details 

Position Details

Job Title

DIR OF ATHLETICS DEVELOPMENT

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Position Number

8102805

Job Category

University Staff

Job Type

Full-Time

FLSA Status

Exempt

Campus

Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus

Department Name

ATHLETICS

Location Code

ATHLETICS - GENERAL PROGRAM (03300A)

Is this split and/or fully grant funded?

No

Duties and Responsibilities

The Director of Athletics Development, will: -    Manage the total range of fundraising activities (identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship) of an assigned portfolio of prospects and donors including directly soliciting and managing the solicitation of major and principal gift prospects for Athletics -    Make a defined number of visits and solicitations per year designed to move prospects toward making a philanthropic commitment to the University. -    Prepare contact reports on meetings and interactions with alumni. -    Work collaboratively to facilitate the qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of prospects. -    Coordinate appointments and prepare any required materials for meetings, visits or phone calls with the Athletic Director, President, alumni volunteers, or other senior administrators with alumni and friends within the prospect pool. -    Collaborate with individual gift officers and other Advancement leaders who have prospects with interest in Athletics.  -    Write and edit correspondence, proposals, and reports to prospective donors and major/capital campaign gift donors; -    Engage Athletics leadership, staff and coaches to help deepen the relationship with the University and Athletics. -    Serve as chief point of contact from Athletics for Advancement Division -    Work collaboratively with key Advancement partners including Alumni Relations and Annual Giving in planning and executing strategic development activities and donor recognition programs for Athletics including but not limited to Loyola Athletic Fund, Champions Club, and Worship, Work and Win Fund, including management of benefits -    Work collaboratively with key Advancement partners including Alumni Relations and Annual Giving in planning and executing strategic events for Athletics including but not limited to annual Golf Outing, Tip-Off Luncheon, Post-Season Banquets, Wolves Den Hospitality and sport-specific alumni functions

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

• Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor’s or higher degree- 3-5 years previous work experience, preferably in collegiate athletics fundraising, business development or sales

Qualifications

-      Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred. -      3-5 years of relevant fundraising experience or sales experience in a complex organization. Preference for demonstrated success in making and closing five and six-figure gift solicitations from individual donors. Transferrable experience in sales will be given equal consideration. -      Experience in college athletics is a plus. -      Must have demonstrated, successful track record of donor cultivation and solicitation.

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses

NA

Computer Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Supervisory Responsibilities

No

Required operation of university owned vehicles

No

Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?

No

Physical Demands

None

Working Conditions

Irregular Hours

Open Date

06/21/2023

Close Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion As one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to not only recruiting, but also retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce and enabling a culture of inclusiveness in an environment that values service excellence, stewardship, personal well-being, and professional development for all of our employees. Loyola University Chicago supports its staff and faculty with a wide array of affordable, comprehensive and competitive benefits centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We actively seek those who wish to join our faculty, staff, and students in a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds supporting our Jesuit mission and striving toward the same goal of being persons for and with others.

Quick Link for Posting

https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/...

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited university?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Do you have 3-5 years previous work experience in collegiate athletics fundraising, business development or sales?

   • Yes
   • No

3. * Why do you want to work for Loyola University Chicago?

(Open Ended Question)

1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • Public Job Posting
   • Internal Job Posting
   • Agency Referral
   • Advertisement/Publication
   • Personal Referral
   • Website
   • Other

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application Optional Documents

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