Executive Senior Associate Athletic Director, Chief Development Officer

Special Instructions to Applicants

To be considered for this position, you must apply online to this site.

The recruitment for this position is being managed by Parker Executive Search.

All conversations and applications are held in the strictest confidence.

Special Instructions to Applicants

To be considered for this position, you must apply online to this site.

The recruitment for this position is being managed by Parker Executive Search.

All conversations and applications are held in the strictest confidence.

Inquiries concerning this search may be directed to Daniel Parker at danielparker@parkersearch.com.

Position Summary

UCLA’s sports championship history stands out as one of the most impressive of any university. Our student-athletes perform at an elite level in their sports, studies, and public service. As the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics (DIA)’s Executive Senior Associate Athletic Director/Chief Development Officer, you will lead our fundraising efforts and join us in our commitment to invest in tomorrow’s champions today. This position is a remarkable opportunity to bring your athletic fundraising expertise, proven leadership success, and strong constituent engagement abilities to UCLA’s storied program. As the Executive Senior Associate Athletic Director, you will lead the development staff in a comprehensive fundraising program, including DIA and campus-wide campaigns. You will serve on the DIA executive team and work as a collaborative partner to the Director of the DIA. Your focus includes management of a robust fundraising portfolio centering around principal and major gifts of $500,000 and above. As Sport Administrator for assigned sport(s), you will insure that the assigned UCLA sport program(s) remains consistently ranked among the top in the country.

Salary & Compensation

*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.
Qualifications

• Min. ten years of progressive experience & responsibility within a major research university or institution of equivalent complexity preferably in a large university or comparable program/environment. (Required)
• Demonstrated excellent leadership experience in managing a comprehensive / complex advancement prog. or comparable prog. emphasizing principal & major gift solicitations of similar level & complexity. (Required)
• Working knowledge of the principles and practices of major gift fundraising including athletics fundraising. (Required)
• Skill in personal solicitation techniques with demonstrated ability to conceptualize and implement principal, major gift and annual fund cultivation and solicitation strategies. (Required)
• Excellent skill in donor and constituent relations. (Required)
• Demonstrated knowledge of and familiarity with issues and terminology relating to intercollegiate athletics. (Required)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to express the mission of the university and the fundraising goals of the campus, especially as they relate to the UCLA Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. (Required)
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with External Affairs, DIA, Development leadership, administration, colleagues, major donor prospects, volunteers and other constituents. (Required)
• Skill in the development and leadership of team approaches to goal accomplishment. (Required)
• Strong management and supervisory skills, including staff recruitment, retention, professional growth, training, and discipline. (Required)
• Strong strategic planning, analytical and organizational skills to develop and implement creative, credible solutions. (Required)
• Knowledge of and willingness to comply with department, University, Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations. (Required)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience / training. (Required)

Special Conditions for Employment

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
• Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
• Conflict of Interest: The position is subject to the University Conflict of Interest Code required by the Political Reform Act of 1974. The candidate(s) selected will be required to complete financial statements for public record.
• CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA. The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse".
• Ability to work evening and weekend hours as required. (Required)
• 20% Ability to travel as needed.

Schedule

Variable
Union/Policy Covered

99-Policy Covered
Complete Position Description

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