Job Title, Position #, Req #: Coordinator - Athletic Development, 804010, P1090
Department: Athletic Director
Salary: $46,448 - $57,520; commensurate with experience
Job Summary/Basic Function: Reporting to the Associate Athletic Director for Development, the primary function of this role is to secure funds for MTSU Athletics by fulfilling the interests and passions of donors to the Blue Raider Athletic Association (BRAA). The ideal candidate will accomplish this by providing prospective donors with giving opportunities and encouraging them to give, resulting in major philanthropic gifts ($25,000 and above) and significant annual fund gifts. Will also be responsible for tracking the team's major gift fundraising activities, such as monthly and quarterly solicitations, visits, and portfolio reviews. This position reports to the BRAA’s Chief Development Officer. It works closely with the MTSU Foundation staff and athletics leadership to execute fundraising initiatives to raise private donor support for the Build Blue campaign and MTSU Athletics.
Required Education: Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
Required Related Experience: Six (6) months of direct fundraising, revenue generation, or related experience in soliciting and closing gifts/deals of $5K (annually) and higher. Transferable, related expertise such as marketing, alumni relations, trust officer, or sales may be considered. Experience obtained while in the pursuit of a graduate degree will be considered as related experience. A Master's degree and three (3) months of experience in the areas listed above may be considered in lieu of the six months of experience. Transferable, related experience such as marketing, admissions, public relations, alumni relations, trust officer, or sales will also be considered.
Desirable Related Experience: One (1) year of direct fundraising, revenue generation, or related experience in soliciting and closing gifts/deals of $5K (annually) and higher. Transferable, related expertise such as marketing, alumni relations, trust officer, or sales may be considered. Experience working with an intercollegiate athletics department. Proficient in using Ticketmaster/Archtics.
Documents Needed to Apply: Resume Required
Application Review Date: January 17, 2025; for optimal consideration, please apply before December 12, 2024.