Senior Associate Athletic Director for Development and Revenue Generation

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Job Title

Senior Associate Athletic Director for Development and Revenue Generation

Agency

Tarleton State University

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Job Title

Senior Associate Athletic Director for Development and Revenue Generation

Agency

Tarleton State University

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Department

Division of Athletics

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Stephenville, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Senior Associate Athletic Director for Development and Revenue Generation reports to the Vice President & Director of Athletics with an indirect reporting line to the Vice President for Institutional Advancement. The position is responsible for fundraising and revenue generation to support the Athletics Department, student-athletes and sport programs. Position is in office with work hours of Monday to Friday from 8am – 5pm or as work requirements indicate which may include afterhours and/or weekends. Must be able to work remotely at the request of the University.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support Vice President and Director of Athletics in all areas of revenue generation.
• Manage all aspects of athletic development, including but not limited to donor cultivation, direct solicitation, special events, and donor stewardship in securing charitable gifts for the Texan Club and the broader Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.
• Work in close consultation with colleagues at the Division of Institutional Advancement and the Tarleton State University Foundation to drive success in the areas of leadership and principal gifts, planned gifts, corporate and foundation gifts, and annual giving with a focus on individual and team metrics and results.
• Develop a working knowledge of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, assuring effective representation of all aspects of the athletic program and needs for private support, including fundraising initiatives for special projects, unique opportunities for particular sports, annual operational needs, and capital fund efforts.
• Manage sensitive and confidential information related to donors, ticket holders, student­ athletes, coaches, and staff, utilizing discretion and correct decisions.
• Establish goals and develop programming to support objectives.
• Identification and personal solicitation of prospective donors.
• Develop, coordinate, and maintain comprehensive annual, major, and principal gift programs.
• Serve as primary departmental contact for NCAA Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) and communication with collective.
• Develop comprehensive plan for athletics facility improvement, naming opportunities, donor-based seating/parking, as well as premium seating.
• Provide leadership for staff to meet individual and department goals.
• Maintain knowledge of and comply with all rules, regulations, policies, and guidelines of Tarleton State University Foundation Inc., TSU, the WAC and affiliated conferences, and the NCAA.

Competencies:

• To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies.
• Problem-Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem-solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Project Management: Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and within budget; Manages project team activities.
• Technical Skills: Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to build knowledge and skills continuously; Shares expertise with others.
• Oral Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Visionary Leadership: Displays passion and optimism; Inspires respect and trust; mobilizes others to fulfill the vision; Provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates.
• Leadership: Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others. Makes self-available to staff.
• Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s preferred in applicable field.
• 9 years of athletics development or related experience.

Salary:

Commensurate with experience

Salary is commensurate with experience and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position. Tarleton State University offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. As part of the Tarleton family, the following benefits are also available to full time and qualifying part time employees:

Educational Benefits

• Family Education Benefit (Tuition Scholarship)

• Doctoral Educational Assistance

Employee Health, Wellness, and Financial Planning

• Fully covered employee health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Retirement and Insurance programs

Paid Leave

• Paid sick leave

• Holiday pay

• Vacation

• Longevity pay

• Paid Birthday Leave

Other

• Complimentary tickets to all Athletic and Performing Fine Arts events

• Employee Wellness Release Time

• Staff Gym Membership Discount with Campus Recreation

• and other Tarleton Discounts

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application for consideration. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

Application Procedure:

During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via "Submit" action.

Employment applications must include:

• Completed online application

• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications

• Curriculum Vitae or Resume

• At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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