Senior Associate Athletic Director for Development

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Welcome and Introduction

Saint Joseph’s University is a private, Catholic, Jesuit institution and we expect members of our community to be knowledgeable about – and to make a positive contribution to – our mission. Saint Joseph’s University is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to recruit, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce. The University is committed to the diversity of its faculty and staff so that our students, our disciplines and our community as a whole can benefit from the multiple perspectives it offers. The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

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Position Title:

Senior Associate Athletic Director for Development

Open to:

Internal and External Applicants

Full-Time or Part-Time Status:

Full-Time, 12 months

Staff Job Type:

Salaried/Exempt

Position Summary or Faculty Qualifications

Saint Joseph’s University is seeking a senior member of its Advancement and Athletics teams – Senior Associate Athletic Director for Development. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team at an enterprising University.

Founded in 1851, Saint Joseph’s University is a premier Catholic and Jesuit institution that prepares students for personal excellence, professional success and engaged citizenship. Saint Joseph’s is in the midst of dynamic change led by our president, Dr. Cheryl McConnell. Over the past 18 months,

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has acquired two institutions [University of the Sciences and the PA College of Health Sciences] and as a result, the University has a major footprint in the Health Sciences, including Nursing. In addition, the University has made and will continue to make significant investments in campus facilities to enhance the student experience. As result,

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is viewed in the region as an innovator in higher education during a time of tremendous change.

Saint Joseph University’s Department of Athletics is in a transformational era, with a premium on creating a world-class Division I experience for its student-athletes; generating excitement among the campus community, alumni and the Philadelphia area; and competing for Championships in the Atlantic 10, one of the best conferences in Division I. We are looking for energetic, hard-working candidates who have a passion for competing and are excited to push the boundaries of traditional thinking when it comes to college athletics.

In 2021 the University entered the public phase of the largest fundraising campaign in its history:

SOAR

, The Campaign for Saint Joseph’s University. To date, the University has raised more than $180M toward the $300M goal. One of the central fundraising priorities for the Campaign is our intercollegiate athletic program, with a focus on an exciting renovation of the University’s Athletic Center. The Advancement program espouses a performance-based management approach that is built around achievement of team and individual goals, staff support and professional development, cutting edge technology, and collaboration. Successful individuals on our team are those who are goal oriented, open to new ideas, collaborative and relish meeting with alumni, donors and friends.

The Senior Associate Athletic Director for Development is an integral member of both the University Advancement team and the senior leadership team in the Department of Athletics. The candidate will help create the vision and provide leadership for all athletics-related fundraising revenue generation efforts through major gifts, athletic- specific capital projects, the Hawk Athletic Club and athletic specific alumni relations.

Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Major Gifts, the candidate is responsible for the identification, qualification, cultivation and solicitation of prospects that are rated up to and including $1M, and leading the athletic development team to ensure success across major gift, annual fund and engagement goals.

It is important to note that while this position reports to the

AVP

of Major Gifts, it also has a firm foothold in Athletics. The level of collaboration between Advancement and Athletics is strong and is central to the success of both Athletics and Advancement.

Duties and Responsibilities:

● Create a strategic vision for all Department of Athletics fundraising efforts, including an annual solicitation calendar, recommended priorities based on donor interest, identification of stakeholder groups, stewardship plans, and fundraising events that is consistent with and supports the vision and needs of the Department of Athletics.

● Collaborate with athletic senior staff, coaches, student-athletes, and other relevant personnel to support the departmental fundraising needs.

o Engage specifically with our basketball coaching staff to understand their vision and needs, and form relationships with the key basketball donors.

● Serve as point person for strategy for prospects with interest in annual giving,

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support and/or capital support across both the advancement and athletics department.

● Manage a portfolio of up to 125 major gift prospects:

o Secure 120 quality visits per year while completing 250 quality moves and qualifying 50 major gift prospects annually;

o Secure $1M – $2 million in outright major gifts and/or new commitments; and

o Develop strategies for each prospect in their portfolio based on the gift cycle; manage and update strategies and key next steps as necessary, utilizing the Donor Engagement Process (

DEP

) prospect management system.

● Partner with the Assistant Vice President Alumni Relations and Annual Giving to coordinate the execution of Hawk Athletic Club operations, alumni relations activities and National Alumni Board engagement; work with University

Marketing and Communications to provide input into the creation of materials in a manner that ensures they align with Department of Athletics goals and vision. Evaluate all current and potential athletics fundraising events for strategic value and financial viability and make appropriate recommendations.

● Conduct an analysis of all key athletic department friends, donors and potential donors – including former student-athletes, Athletics Hall of Fame members, current and former parents, existing donors, season ticket holders, sport-specific alumni groups (formal and informal) and other – and work with Director of Athletics to evaluate the viability of formal or informal affinity groups. Oversee management of such groups as appropriate.

● Supervise the Assistant Director for Athletic Development and Athletics Development Associate.

● Oversee athletic development operating budget.

Secondary Responsibilities:

● Other duties assigned

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:

● Standing for long periods of time

● Some travel required, specifically in the U.S. outside of the Philadelphia region

● Evening/weekend hours required, especially during academic year

Minimum Requirements:

● Bachelor’s Degree

● Minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in major gift fundraising or equivalent experience

● Strong leadership and interpersonal skills are essential, as well as the ability to effectively establish relationships internally and with alumni, donors, vendors, colleagues, and the entire Saint Joseph’s community.

● Excellent organizational, oral and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

● Previous College/University fundraising experience

● Familiarity with collegiate athletics and/or athletic fundraising

Additional Information:

Hiring Range

Position Classification:

No Response

Union:

None

Department:

512000 - Leadership/Major Gifts

Date Open to Internal Applicants:

Date Open to External Applicants:

Job Close Date:

Open Until Filled

No

Supplemental Questions

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Required Documents

Required Documents 1. Cover Letter/Letter of Interest 2. Resume/Curriculum Vitae 3. List of References Optional Documents

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