Associate Vice President, Athletic Development

Syracuse UniversitySyracuse, NY

30+ days ago

Job description

Job Description

The Associate Vice President for Athletic Development will be responsible for the creation, strategic development, and implementation of all athletic fundraising and engagement efforts in support of the 18 men’s and women’s Division I Varsity sports programs and athletic facilities at Syracuse University. The Associate Vice President will manage a comprehensive advancement program, directly oversee the Athletics advancement staff, and have strategic oversight for fundraising efforts related to NIL campaigns and the donor priority point system. The Associate Vice President will have front line responsibility for the identification, solicitation, and stewardship of a portfolio of major donors and prospective donors. Serving as a part of the Athletics Senior Management Team, the Associate Vice President will work closely and collaboratively with the Director of Athletics, coaches, and staff to achieve a high level of engagement and financial support from alumni, parents, friends, corporations, and foundations whose philanthropic priorities match the mission, programs, and initiatives of the unit. The Associate Vice President will serve as the primary contact and support for Athletics’ volunteer leadership boards and will work directly with central advancement offices to strategically coordinate and utilize the central infrastructure and services that are critical to achieving Athletics’ fundraising goals.

Qualifications A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required for this position as is at least seven years of higher education fundraising experience.

Syracuse University will consider candidates with a broad range of backgrounds. If you are excited about this role and feel that you can contribute to Syracuse Athletics, but your experience does not exactly align with every qualification listed above, we encourage you to apply. Job Specific Qualifications Syracuse University seeks an Associate Vice President for Athletic Development with

A commitment to the mission of Syracuse Athletics—to create and foster a culture of educational and athletic excellence which holistically prepares student-athletes as leaders in a global society.
Experience in all aspects of advancement work with a focus on major gift fundraising.
An ability to lead and manage a comprehensive athletics advancement operation and team.
A history of leadership gift fundraising success within a higher education environment.
Experience with campaign fundraising for capital projects.
An ability to recruit, manage, supervise, and motivate staff.
Knowledge of donor related NCAA compliance and NIL rules and regulations.
A desire to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment; and
Outstanding communication skills, both written and oral, and an ability to build collaborative relationships.

Responsibilities The Associate Vice President for Athletic Development will :

In coordination with the Director of Athletics and the Senior Vice President and Chief Advancement Officer, serve as the Athletics chief development officer, directing the department in strategic planning, organizing, implementing, and managing all aspects of the cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and fundraising functions including direct supervision and assignment of Athletics fundraising and engagement staff.

Travel nationally to cultivate, solicit, and steward major gift donors and prospects.

Build and manage a portfolio of major and leadership gift prospects in support of Syracuse Athletics.

Plan, manage, and staff prospect visits for the Director of Athletics and coaches.

Cultivate relationships between donors and Athletics consistent with identified strategies.

Measure and evaluate gift officer performance consistent with divisional metrics and ensure that the use of all available resources and support services are being optimized.

Serve as a liaison between the Athletics department and the central advancement units, assuring the teams utilize services, leverage data and analytics, and are properly aligned with institutional priorities and objectives.

Oversee all initiatives including planning, solicitation, and acknowledgment related to the donor priority point system.

Physical Requirements Not Applicable Tools / Equipment Not Applicable