Athletic Development Coordinator

Athletic Development Coordinator

Benefits of working at VCU

All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes: comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, generous tuition benefit, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more. Learn more about VCU’s benefits here .

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Athletic Development Coordinator

Benefits of working at VCU

All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes: comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, generous tuition benefit, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more. Learn more about VCU’s benefits here .

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Job Code

15111

Recruitment Pool

All Applicants

Posting Number

req6143

Unit

Athletics MBU

Department

Department Website Link

https://vcuathletics.com/index.aspx

Location

VCU

Address

907 Floyd Ave, Richmond, VA 23284 USA

Duties & Responsibilities

VCU Athletics is seeking a passionate, dedicated and professional Athletic Development Coordinator.

Summary:

The primary purpose of the Development Coordinator is to manage day to day administrative activities of the Ram Athletic Fund. Coordinate stewardship and special events reconciliation along with data management. The position will provide general supervision to student support staff and athletics development graduate assistants. Additionally, the Athletic Development Coordinator will personally manage stewardship efforts for VCU Athletics donors, including Ram Athletic Fund benefit fulfillment and sport specific booster program benefits in conjunction with other VCU Athletics Development staff.

Typical Duties

Reconciling travel receipts and manage itineraries for Development Officers;

Oversee budget planning and reconciling all events;

Data entry/gift processing;

Provide customer service to all members of the Ram Athletic Fund;

Liaison with DAR for events;

Direct interaction with donor base and season ticket holders and assist with fulfillment of all benefits for Ram Athletic Fund members;

Assist with supervision of Graduate Assistants;

Assist with Alumni/donor newsletter;

Help create and execute new and innovative programs that promote donor engagement and recognition;

Oversee donation requests (e.g., ticket requests from non-profits)

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree or training and experience that equates to an Associate degree;

1-2 years' experience working in a Division l athletics program;

Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU:

Knowledge of fundraising principles, practices and trends, preferably in a university setting;

Project management skills;

Analytical and critical thinking skills, including skill in creative and effective decision-making and problem identification/avoidance/resolution; and

Written, oral and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships at all organizational levels and with outside constituencies.

FLSA

University Employee

Job FTE

1

Exemption Status

Non-Exempt

Restricted Position

No

E-Class

UF - University Employee FT

Job Category

University Employee

ORP Eligible

No

Salary Range

up to $40,000

Compensation Type

Salaried

Target Hire Date

9/25/2024

Contact Information for Candidates

Grace Blevins

gablevins@vcu.edu

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume References

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