Director of Development

University of Central Arkansas

Conway, AR

Posted Date: Jan 27, 2026

Apply on School Website

QUALIFICATION

Salary Expectation
$45,900/yr
Years of Experience
Not provided
Work Type
Full-time

The Smartest First Step

Pre-interview prep in one click. The dossier gives you the edge—fast.

Dossier Available for University of Central Arkansas

Athletic Director

Conference

ASUN (DI)

SPORTS/DEPARTMENT

Development

About the Job

Job Description

Posting Details

Title Information

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full Time

Salary Range

45,900

Will this position be Onsite, Remote, or Hybrid?

Onsite

Position Details

Posting Details

Title Information

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full Time

Salary Range

45,900

Will this position be Onsite, Remote, or Hybrid?

Onsite

Position Details

Position Information

At the University of Central Arkansas, we value our employees striving to maintain a work-life balance. We realize that this affects the overall well-being of employees while learning to prioritize challenging work and the ability to make a difference. Participation in university-wide remote work days may be available for certain positions. Training is provided on systems or job-specific software, and tools are available supporting professional and personal development. The benefits package allows you to customize your benefits to meet your current needs, with the ability to adjust them as your priorities change. This includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, 80% tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a retirement program with university contributions of 10% of employee salary. Also available are health and wellness incentives, as well as access to sports and cultural activities on campus for the family, free gym membership and equipment rentals. | | Position Summary |
The Director for Development reports to the Assistant Athletic Director for Development and serves as a member of the department staff that is committed to excellence and advancing the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics through its strategic plan and vision. | | Job Duties and Responsibilities |
- Work with Assistant AD for Development to achieve annual fundraising goals for Central Arkansas Athletics. - Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward current and prospective annual fund donors. - Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward current and prospective UCA Lettermen’s Club members. - Develop and coordinate annual fundraising events, stewardship plans, recognition programs, and fundraising material consistent with the goals of Central Arkansas Athletics. - Serving as liaison to and work in a highly collaborative fashion with University Advancement on current and future fundraising initiatives. - Work directly with the athletic departments 18 varsity teams in meeting departmental and programmatic fundraising goals. - Achieve development metrics set forth by University Advancement and Central Arkansas Athletics. - Comply with all NCAA, United Athletic Conference, ASUN Conference, and institutional rules and regulations. - Other duties as assigned.

| | Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
- Strong interpersonal, writing, communication, problem solving, and emotional skills. - Experience with and knowledge of various computer-based software for, but not limited to, donor management is preferred. - Nights, weekends, and ability to travel are essential.

| | Skills Considered Essential for Success |
-Knowledge of the organization and administration of higher education.
-Knowledge of state, federal, and university rules, regulations and procedures.
-Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment.
-Ability to work collaboratively and independently with common goals as a part of a team.
-Ability to make sound judgments.
-Effective interpersonal communication, writing, and organizational abilities.
-Civility in all interactions.
-Demonstrate effective follow-up. | | Required Education and/or Experience |
Bachelor’s Degree required, with applicable experience in sales, fundraising or a related field being preferred.

| | Preferred Education and/or Experience | | | University, Campus, and Community Description |
Thank you for your interest in employment at the University of Central Arkansas.
Founded in 1907, UCA has an enrollment of more than 10,000 students and employs over 1,300 full-time employees. The university offers more than 85 undergraduate and 59 graduate certificate and degree programs, including doctoral programs in five disciplines. UCA is proud of its tradition of teaching excellence and its contributions in research, scholarship, and creative activities. | | Desired start date | 03/16/2026 |

Position Summary and Qualifications

Posting Detail Information

| Background Check Statement |
This position may be subject to a pre-employment criminal, sex-offender registry, financial history background check and drug screening. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication and/or adverse financial history alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background checks and drug screening information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. | | UCA EEO Statement |
The University of Central Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. In keeping with its nondiscrimination policy in employment, admissions and other functions and programs, the university considers employees and students on the basis of individual merit and will not discriminate against a person on the basis of gender, race or color, ethnicity, religion, spiritual beliefs, national origin, age, familial status, socioeconomic background, sexual orientation, disability, political beliefs, intellectual perspective, genetic information, military status, or other factors irrelevant to participation in its programs. | | Open Date | 01/26/2026 | | Close Date | 02/16/2026 | | Open Until Filled | No | | Special Instructions to Applicants | |