Assistant Director of Stewardship & Communications

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STA00092PO24

Job Family

Athletics Administration

Job Function

Athletics Administration

USC Market Title

Athletics Administrator

Link to USC Market Title

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132063

Job Level

P1 - Professional

Business Title (Internal Title)

Assistant Director of Stewardship & Communications

Campus

Columbia

Work County

Richland

College/Division

Athletics

Department

Department of Athletics

State Pay Band

Unclassified

Approved Starting Salary

Salary commensurate with qualifications.

Advertised Salary Range

Salary commensurate with qualifications.

Location of Vacancy

Part/Full Time

Full Time

Hours per Week

37.5

Work Schedule

Normal business hours Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm. Will be required to work a schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Basis

12 months

Job Search Category

Other Professional

About USC

| About University of South Carolina |
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond. | | Inclusive Excellence Statement |
At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees. |

Benefits for FTE Positions

The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the About Benefits section on the Applicant Portal at uscjobs.sc.edu.

Position Description

| Advertised Job Summary |
Assistant Director of Stewardship & Communications – Reporting to the Assistant Athletics Director of Development, responsible for oversight of major gift donor stewardship and donor communications, and assisting with Gamecock Club stewardship – including but not limited to suite entertainment, individual donor recognition events, donor acknowledgement and donor/team travel. Responsible for oversight of donor relations activities on game days. Oversight of major gift staff meetings and ordering of donor gifts and apparel. | | Minimum Qualifications |
Bachelor’s degree and 1 year of related experience in an area such as alumni development, fundraising, prospect research, or business development.

| | Preferred Qualifications |
Experience working in collegiate athletics development / fundraising or event rentals is strongly preferred. | | Knowledge/Skills/Abilities |
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Excellent customer service skills and fundraising skills. Ability to prepare correspondence to be distributed to high level donors and prospective donors. Familiarity with ticketing, specifically Archtics and Millenium systems. |

Job Duties

| Job Duty |
Manage day-to-day communications of Athletics Development office. Including drafting, proofing and editing emails, letters and mail pieces. Oversee / create annual Gamecock Club calendar sent to all donors/members. | | Essential Function | Yes | | Percentage of Time | 15 |

| Job Duty |
Oversee Major Gift staff administrative duties – oversight of bi-weekly staff campaign meeting agenda, manage agenda of bi-annual Athletics Director’s cabinet meeting. Assist with donor communications including Garnet Society (lists, mailings, pins, stewardship) and major gift solicitations. Manage/oversee scheduling of meeting spaces, scheduling for Asst. and Associate AD’s/Development. | | Essential Function | Yes | | Percentage of Time | 15 |

| Job Duty |
Oversight of donor acknowledgement process for non-Gamecock Club gifts, including execution of acknowledgement letters and collaborating with campus entities to produce and process gift naming paperwork. Manage the design and creation of donor plaques, walls, graphics, signage and recognition pieces. Track naming opportunities, update donor walls and direct and oversee naming celebrations for small gifts. | | Essential Function | Yes | | Percentage of Time | 20 |

| Job Duty |
Game Day-related Stewardship: Escort Athletics Director on home football game days. Direct donor activities associated with filling the Athletics Director’s suite with development prospects (football, basketball and baseball), away game travel, honorary captain and first pitch honorees, as well as other high-level individualized stewardship touches for major gift donors. Donor travel arrangement may include but is not limited to organizing transportation, meals and entertainment for 10-20 individuals traveling to road competitions. Also responsible for tracking and reporting these actions. | | Essential Function | Yes | | Percentage of Time | 15 |

| Job Duty |
Assist with Athletics Development special events and other duties / special projects as assigned by Asst AD / Development. | | Essential Function | Yes | | Percentage of Time | 10 |

| Job Duty |
Liaison with Athletics marketing department on graphic design of newsletters and philanthropic giving proposals. | | Essential Function | Yes | | Percentage of Time | 15 |

| Job Duty |
Serve as Development staff liaison with Athletics Communications Department as it relates to press releases and donor spotlights / stories related to Development. | | Essential Function | Yes | | Percentage of Time | 10 |

Position Attributes

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

| Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive | No | | Hazardous weather category | Non-Essential |

Posting Detail Information

| Number of Vacancies | 1 | | Desired Start Date | | | Job Open Date | 02/01/2024 | | Job Close Date | 03/17/2024 | | Open Until Filled | No | | Special Instructions to Applicant |
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

We are only accepting applications submitted by March 17, 2023.

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

Clickhere to learn more about why you should work at USC. | | Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/163552 | | EEO Statement |
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations. |

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have at least a Bachelor’s degree and 1 year of related experience in an area such as alumni development, fundraising, prospect research, or business development?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume Optional Documents 1. Cover Letter 2. List of References and Contact Information

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