Director of Development-Athletics

North Carolina Central University

Durham, NC

Posted Date: May 01, 2026

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QUALIFICATION

Salary Expectation
Not Provided
Years of Experience
3+ Years
Work Type
Full-time

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Athletic Director

Conference

MEAC (DI)

SPORTS/DEPARTMENT

Development

About the Job

Job Description

Posting Details

Position Information

Position/Classification Title

Athletics Professional, External Affairs Asst/Assoc Athletics Director

Working Title

Director of Development-Athletics

Position Number

712833

FLSA

Posting Details

Position Information

Position/Classification Title

Athletics Professional, External Affairs Asst/Assoc Athletics Director

Working Title

Director of Development-Athletics

Position Number

712833

FLSA

Exempt

Appointment Type

Permanent - Full Time

Tenure Track

FTE

1 = 40 hours/week, 12 months

If time limited, duration date

Department Hiring Range

The salary is competitive and will be determined based on the candidate’s educational background, relevant experience, qualifications, and demonstrated expertise.

EEO-1 Category

Professionals

SOC Code

27-3031 - Public Relations Specialists

Position Overview

| Be an Eagle - Where Purpose Takes Flight! |
Are you ready to make an impact? At North Carolina Central University (NCCU), we are more than an institution—we are a community rooted in a legacy of excellence and transformation. A historically Black university located in Durham, North Carolina, also known as ‘The City of Medicine,’ NCCU has been a cornerstone of education since 1910, fostering innovation and progress.

Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and exclusive perks designed to support your work-life balance. At NCCU, your professional growth will be nurtured, and your contributions will help shape the future for our students and the community we serve. Become part of a legacy that drives change and achievement.

An opportunity awaits you at NCCU, where your purpose can take flight.
Visit NCCU.edu. | | Employee Benefits |
Employee Benefits available to NCCU permanent employees include the following and more:

Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave
Community Service Leave
NC State – Health Benefits
NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
11-12 Paid Holidays
Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Campus Recreation Center Discount
University Bookstore Discount and more.

| | Primary Function of Organizational Unit |
The NCCU Department of Athletics’ primary purpose is to provide leadership for an NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletics program. The NCCU Department of Athletics places the highest priority on a quality academic and athletic experience as part of the overall education of student- athletes. The Department of Athletics seeks to strengthen the integration of the athletics program objectives with academic development objectives. | | Primary Purpose of Position |
The Director of Development drives the strategic vision and execution of comprehensive fundraising efforts for the Department of Athletics while serving as a vital member of the Executive Leadership Team. | | Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
Proven skills in meeting goals for contributions, corporate sponsorships and major gifts for an Intercollegiate Athletics program. The candidate must possess outstanding oral and written communication skills. Preferred experience in using Raiser’s Edge, ticketing system software, and Adobe software packages. | | Minimum Education/Experience |
A bachelor’s degree is required, with a master’s degree strongly preferred. Preference will be given to candidates with 3-5 years of frontline development experience in collegiate athletics or higher education advancement. | | Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation |
N/A | | Equal Opportunity Employer |
Consistent with the policy of the State of North Carolina, North Carolina Central University (NCCU) reaffirms that it has been, and will continue to be, the policy of this University to be an equal opportunity employer. North Carolina Central University is committed to providing educational opportunities and prohibits discrimination against students, applicants, employees, or visitors based on race, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status. Any individual alleging discrimination based on sexual orientation cannot grieve beyond the University’s internal grievance process. In keeping with this policy, and to further the principle of equal opportunity, all other personnel matters such as recruitment, selection, hiring, promotion, compensation, performance appraisal, disciplinary actions, benefits, transfers, separations, reduction in force, grievance procedures, company-sponsored training, education, tuition assistance, and social and recreational programs will also continue to be administered in accordance with this policy. |

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

| Function | Management & Operations | | Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function. |
Identifies, cultivates and solicits donor prospects in support of NCCU Athletics to reach annual fundraising goals as set forth by the Director of Athletics in conjunction with the Vice Chancellor of Institutional Advancement. Actively participates with the Office of Institutional Advancement in moves management, prospect screening, and goal setting via regularly scheduled group or individual meetings. |

| Function | Leadership | | Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function. |
Supervises Development & Corporate operations, undergraduate and graduate interns assigned to the Development Office. Serves as an executive leadership team member & senior staff member of the Department of Athletics |

| Function | Planning and Organizing | | Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function. |
Plan and implement all aspects of the major and annual gift fundraising program (prospect management from identification through stewardship, events, communications, social media, and volunteer management) for programmatic needs for a department that comprises 15 varsity sports. |

| Function | Customer Service & Collaboration | | Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function. |
Collaborate with internal compliance teams and external NIL collectives to facilitate fundraising efforts that support student-athlete Revenue Sharing and Name, Image, and Likeness initiatives. |

| Function | Administrative | | Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function. |
Partner with athletic leadership to educate donors and align fundraising strategies with emerging Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) programs and student-athlete Revenue Sharing (RevShare) initiatives. |

Posting Detail Information

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume/CV 2. Cover Letter 3. Unofficial Transcripts (official required from selected candidate)

Optional Documents 1. DD-214 (Veterans Only) 2. List of References 3. NGB23A or NGB22/DD256 (National Guard Only) 4. Licenses and/or Certification required by Statute or Regulation