Director of Marketing and Communications

July 24, 2026

Director of Marketing and Communications
*Title and compensation commensurate with experience

Reports to: Senior Director of Annual Giving & Strategic Initiatives
Location: In o6ice; Charlottesville, VA
Supervisory Duties: Oversight of the Coordinator of Marketing & Communications along with 1-2
year-long interns expected.
Time Requirements: 40 hours per week – Monday through Friday. Occasional evenings or weekend
work may occur during peak times.

Overview

The Virginia Athletics Foundation (VAF), through its fundraising e6orts to be an annual $100 Million
private 501(c)(3), Athletics fundraising organization, strives to support a preeminent intercollegiate
athletics program at the University of Virginia by providing more than 750 student-athletes across
27 sports programs the opportunity to achieve academic and athletic excellence. More than 11,000

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July 24, 2026

Director of Marketing and Communications
*Title and compensation commensurate with experience

Reports to: Senior Director of Annual Giving & Strategic Initiatives
Location: In o6ice; Charlottesville, VA
Supervisory Duties: Oversight of the Coordinator of Marketing & Communications along with 1-2
year-long interns expected.
Time Requirements: 40 hours per week – Monday through Friday. Occasional evenings or weekend
work may occur during peak times.

Overview

The Virginia Athletics Foundation (VAF), through its fundraising e6orts to be an annual $100 Million
private 501(c)(3), Athletics fundraising organization, strives to support a preeminent intercollegiate
athletics program at the University of Virginia by providing more than 750 student-athletes across
27 sports programs the opportunity to achieve academic and athletic excellence. More than 11,000
individuals commit annually to the Virginia Athletics Foundation (VAF) and their financial
investments position our teams to successfully compete both at the national and conference
levels.

Position Function:

The Director of Marketing & Communications will lead a multi-channel (online, social, video,
broadcast, text and print) communication e6orts across the VAF from concept through execution.
Campaigns and creative concepts should align with brand guidelines while elevating the
VAF/Athletics story. Leveraging strategy, research, and data insights, this position will strengthen
the VAF brand voice and highlight its support of the University of Virginia athletics programs. The
successful candidate will be engaged in all aspects of the creative process, including planning,
implementation, research, and measurement.

Responsibilities:

Marketing & Communications Strategy: Develop, implement, and evaluate an annual marketing
and communications plan aligned with VAF and UVA Athletics goals.

Content Production & Distribution: Oversee the design, editorial, and distribution of all VAF
marketing and communications materials across channels.

Marketing Calendar: Lead an annual communications and events calendar for the VAF,
incorporating key athletics dates and updates.

Vendor Management: Manage relationships with marketing and communications vendors,
including website, design, print, and mailing partners.

Collaboration & Partnership: Work closely with the Annual Giving team, Major Gifts team, Donor
Experiences team, and other VAF staff, as well as Athletics Administration, Athletics
Communications, Creative Services, Marketing & Fan Engagement, Ticket Office, Virginia Sports
Properties, and university partners across Grounds.

Campaigns & Advertising: Create and update in-game ads, paid digital campaigns, and organic
social content to engage target audiences.

Website Management: Lead the strategy, content, and ongoing management of the new
comprehensive Virginia Athletics Foundation website and key collaborator with Athletics
Communications on virginiasports.com updates.

Branding: Steward the VAF brand by ensuring consistency across all communications while
identifying opportunities to strengthen its visibility, messaging, and impact.

Event Coverage: Attend VAF and athletics events to capture content for use in marketing and
communications efforts.

Technology & Tools: Utilize and continuously expand expertise in Marketing Cloud, Paciolan,
Advance, Salesforce, EverTrue, and other communications platforms.

Data & Analytics: Determine appropriate marketing segmentation, track progress, report and
evaluate results, and redirect tactics to improve outcomes. Provides qualitative and quantitative
reports campaign performance and marketing metrics.

Budget Management: Monitor and maintain an accurate budget for all VAF marketing and
communications activities.

Continuous Improvement: Evaluate emerging marketing trends, fundraising best practices, and
peer institution strategies to continuously improve VAF communications and campaign
performance.

Other Duties: Support additional projects or assignments as needed throughout the year.

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or related field.

Director Level: Five (5) + years of experience in fundraising, marketing, or related areas.

Preferred Qualifications:

Director Level: Master’s degree and five (5) + years of experience in fundraising and/or marketing
experience in college athletics or higher education.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Exceptional ability to translate complex initiatives into compelling stories that motivate

donor action and investment.

• Knowledge of transactional revenue streams, including ticket sales and parking operations,
and the ability to integrate philanthropic messaging that drives annual fund participation
and major gift support.

• Demonstrated skills, knowledge, and experience in the design and execution of marketing

and communications activities.

• Strong creative, strategic, analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated experience writing marketing, communications, and social media pieces.
• Proven experience in email marketing, video, audio, graphic design, and photography.
• Strong management skills with outside vendors.
• Enjoy being a team player and leading by example with e6ort and attitude.
• Advanced computer knowledge and skills, including Microsoft Office, video, and audio

applications.

• Familiarity with design tools (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Premiere Pro) as well as

Google Analytics, Facebook ads, and other social media platforms.

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Self-starter mindset and highly motivated.

Benefits*

• Annual salaried position (compensation based on experience)
• Annual incentive program (based on sta6 performance)
• Paid personal leave and 12 paid holidays
• Health, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance
• 401k Plan with employer contribution
• On-site parking provided
• Football and Basketball season tickets for employee and eligible family members
• Family pass for regular season home athletics UVA Olympic sport events
• Recreation pass providing access to all UVA recreation facilities

*Benefits subject to change

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Virginia Athletics Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are
encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Application:

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to Andrew Sadler, Senior Director of Annual
Giving and Strategic Initiatives, Virginia Athletics Foundation andrew.sadler@virginia.edu.

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