Posted Mar 22, 2024
Expired Date: May 04, 2024
The Division of Intercollegiate Athletics (DIA) invites applications for an Assistant Director of Athletics, Major Gifts or Director of Major Gifts to support development operations. In addition, the Assistant Director of Athletics, Major Gifts or Director of Major Gifts will play a critical role in supporting the broader strategic priorities of the DIA, and ultimately this position will help foster a life-changing experience for student-athletes.
Since 1892, DIA has operated on the campus of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to support its intercollegiate athletic programs. Today, DIA supports 21 intercollegiate varsity sports which compete as a part of the Big Ten Conference and the National Collegiate Athletic Association. DIA provides the resources for over 500 student-athletes to participate at the highest levels of their respective sports. This extensive support ecosystem includes over 35 departments employing over 300 dedicated staff members including 80 plus varsity coaches working collaboratively to provide individualized championship-caliber opportunities to our student-athletes, in the classroom, in the competitive arena, and in personal and professional development, to enhance their growth and life preparation. The DIA mission is to Unify, Develop, Inspire, and Achieve, for the benefit of our student-athletes, our university, and our broader community.
The Division of Intercollegiate Athletics (DIA) invites applications for an Assistant Director of Athletics, Major Gifts or Director of Major Gifts to support development operations. In addition, the Assistant Director of Athletics, Major Gifts or Director of Major Gifts will play a critical role in supporting the broader strategic priorities of the DIA, and ultimately this position will help foster a life-changing experience for student-athletes.
Since 1892, DIA has operated on the campus of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to support its intercollegiate athletic programs. Today, DIA supports 21 intercollegiate varsity sports which compete as a part of the Big Ten Conference and the National Collegiate Athletic Association. DIA provides the resources for over 500 student-athletes to participate at the highest levels of their respective sports. This extensive support ecosystem includes over 35 departments employing over 300 dedicated staff members including 80 plus varsity coaches working collaboratively to provide individualized championship-caliber opportunities to our student-athletes, in the classroom, in the competitive arena, and in personal and professional development, to enhance their growth and life preparation. The DIA mission is to Unify, Develop, Inspire, and Achieve, for the benefit of our student-athletes, our university, and our broader community.
Apply NowDIA has set forth six strategic priorities to help guide and advance its overarching mission: Championship people, championship mindset; strategic innovation and investment; athletic success; financial sustainability; win championships; community engagement and enrichment. Together, these priorities present a cohesive vision for the direction of the department.
Organizational Relationship
This position will report to the Chief Development Officer.
The position is responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of prospective and current major gift donors for the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics (DIA) to support a life changing student-athlete experience.
For a complete list of duties and responsibilities, you can view the completeJob Description - Director of Major GiftsorJob Description - AD of Athletics, Major Gifts
The position is responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of prospective and current major gift donors for the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics (DIA) to support a life changing student-athlete experience.
Will travel and work nights and weekends.
Education: • Required: Bachelor's degree Experience: • Required: 1 - 3 years’ experience in administration of athletics. Specific experience in development, revenue generations and/or ticket sales
Experience with Division I intercollegiate athletics preferred.
Impact in Your First Year
Within 3 months, you will:
Become familiar with the strategic vision and priorities of DIA and Fighting Illini sport programs;
Become familiar with campus CRM advancement software;
Meet your assigned Prospect Development Analyst and begin work within your portfolio;
Attend professional development and networking activities for newcomers within Advancement; and
Be introduced to fundraising fundamentals terminology adopted from Plus Delta Partners.
Within 6 months, you will:
Begin cultivating relationships with key prospects/donors/alumni and fans in an effort to create and implement solicitation and engagement strategies; and
Be able to share multiple meaningful impact stories of transformative gifts.
By the end of the first year, you will:
Cooperatively set annual goals with your supervisor and portfolio management team;
Continue portfolio growth of qualified prospects and successful solicitation strategies;
Receive one-on-one coaching from People & Culture to help transition to your new role;
Build a robust network of colleagues across campus; and
Successfully met a set of metric goals and objectives.
This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 5/13/2024. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on April 11, 2024. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact Krissy Doran at kdoran@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
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DIA believes that athletics provides a forum to bring together people across all spectra of identities. We are committed to welcoming, affirming, and celebrating students, coaches, staff, and spectators of all races and ethnicities, sexes, religions, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and abilities. DIA’s mission is to unify, develop, inspire, and achieve. It is no mistake that “Unify” is our first priority, a priority which requires a level of empathy and respect to create a culture of community, inclusivity, and belonging. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are a part of who we are and a standard that we are all responsible for upholding.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.
Requisition ID : 1023759
Job Category : Administrative
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu
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