Assistant AD for Annual Fund & Premium Seating

• Coordinate the growth and development of the annual fund, including implementation of benefits, new members, and maximizing revenue generation.

•       Oversee premium seating, including new sales, renewals, and acting as main point of contact with current premium seating donors.

•       Works closely with and assists the Director of Ticketing & Annual Giving regarding all ticketing and parking processes.

•       Manage a small portfolio of donors and prospects, as defined by working with the Red Wolves Foundation, from initial identification, discovery, cultivation, proposal development, solicitation and through stewardship, developing plans and programs to maximize gift revenue for major gifts and annual fund contributions.

•       Assist with special events involving fundraising, donor relations, and gameday experience.

•       Develop a thorough understanding of the annual giving/ticket priority/premium seating program.

•       Support and work with ASU Athletics coaches and their staffs to coordinate fundraising efforts, plans, and initiatives for their respective sports.

•       Initiate and facilitate collegial and cooperative relationships and open communications with other ASU Advancement staff, and other University and Athletic sports programs and departments in advancing the mission, philosophy, and objectives of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.

•       Develop specific working knowledge of relevant Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Red Wolves Foundation computer systems necessary in completion of day-to-day business.  As directed and needed, create or assemble documents or reports for either internal or external uses in advancing or evaluating Athletic development.

•       Participate in all development efforts with the ASU Advancement team and comply with all reporting and accountability standards.

•       Maintain knowledge of and comply with all rules, regulations, policies and guidelines of the Red Wolves Foundation, Arkansas State University, the Sun Belt Conference and the NCAA.

•       Manage sensitive and confidential information related to donors, ticket holders, student-athletes, coaches and staff utilizing discretion and correct decisions.

•       Execute related duties of ASU Athletics, as requested or assigned by the Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics and/or the Deputy Athletic Director for Development & Revenue Generation.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Maintain high standard of ethics and integrity related to intercollegiate athletics

Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletics

Demonstrated knowledge of development or fundraising concepts

Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA and conference guidelines, policies, rules and regulations with the ability to interpret, apply, enforce and explain such policies and rules

Maintain knowledge of Arkansas State Athletics and University policies and procedures

Exhibit strong creative, organizational and interpersonal skills

Demonstrated ability to maintain and develop personal relationships with all the Athletic Department's many constituencies, including donors, prospects, ticket holders, fans, student-athletes, professional representatives, coaches, vendors, media, and the University community

Manage professional and personal time to handle time sensitive-issues, tight deadlines, extended hours beyond the normal workday, including frequent weekend work, travel, and on-call availability

Demonstrated ability to drive and travel via motor vehicle and airplane

General Days/Hours:

Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Additional hours as requested and/or needed
Regular and reliable attendance

Other:

Please note: all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CST on the position closing date

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree is preferred

Three (3) - five (5) years of experience in an athletics development setting preferred

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required and experience in web design (Is this a necessary thing) and donor/ticket software are a plus

Previous experience with fundraising and ticket sales is preferred