Associate Athletics Director for Development

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Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via MyApps.Microsoft.com, then access Find Jobs from the Workday search bar to view and apply for open positions. Students at University of Arkansas System two-year institutions will also view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for “Find Jobs for Students”.

All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).
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Type of Position: Professional Staff - Athletic Affairs

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type: Regular

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Sponsorship Available:

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Institution Name: University of Arkansas at Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Department: Athletics

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Summary of Job Duties: The Associate Athletics Director for Development and Alumni Engagement is charged with strategic oversight of athletics fundraising and alumni engagement for Trojan Athletics. All duties and responsibilities are governed by state,federal and university policy.

Qualifications:

Required Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Management, Sports Management or related field.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in fundraising, marketing, sales or related field, preferably in a collegiate or professional athletics setting. (Other comparable experience will be considered).

Preferred Education and/or Experience:

• Master’s Degree preferred.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a plan, in consultation with the Director of Athletics and the Deputy Athletics Director/Chief Revenue Officer, to inspire new levels of philanthropic support, engagement and commitment from alumni and friends of Trojan Athletics, including growth in major and capital gifts, annual giving and sport specific gifts, all in support of the Department of Athletics’ priorities;
• Oversee the Trojan Fund, the annual fundraising organization for Little Rock Athletics, and serve as a member of the Athletics Leadership Team;
• Collaborate regularly with other Trojan Athletics units including Marketing & Branding, Communications, Facilities & Game Management, act as a liaison to the campus community, and in particular, will have day-to-day engagement with the UA Little Rock Office of Advancement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Must be able to develop meaningful and productive relationships with constituents, colleagues, coaches and student-athletes;
• Strong computer skills and related software capability;
• Excellent management, organizational, analytical, and project management skills;
• Ability to meet deadlines and work effectively with groups of internal and external constituents;
• Ability to travel regularly and work on weekends, nights and holidays when necessary;
• Ability to analyze, interpret, communicate, and adhere to Trojan Athletics, UA Little Rock, Ohio Valley Conference and NCAA policies, procedures, rules and regulations.

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

$75,000

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Brandy Cochran, HEI Prog. Coordinator, bccochran@ualr.edu

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Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check, Financial Credit Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry, Substance Abuse Testing

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity: Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity: Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping

Benefits Eligible: Yes

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