Associate Director of Revenue Strategy & Analytics

The University of Connecticut is a top-ranked national university and health system with its flagship campus located in idyllic Storrs. Designated a Carnegie Research 1 institution, UConn is the state land- and sea-grant university focused on education, research, and service to the state of Connecticut and beyond. The University serves over 33,000 students — 8,550 of them first in family — across seven campuses, with a legacy of national championships. UConn Health is a top-ranked health provider that delivers groundbreaking medical education, research, and hospital and clinical services to over one million patients each year. In addition, UConn has nearly 300 scientists who are in the top 2 percent of researchers globally advancing discoveries in fields ranging from cancer to AI. 

UConn continues its meteoric rise as a top public university with a record number of applications, continued investment in student success, health, and wellness, recruitment of top faculty, innovation in research, and top-tier athletic programs focused on the holistic success of student-athletes. UConn is proud to have 26 national championships across all sports. This includes the men’s and women’s basketball teams, which have brought home three consecutive NCAA National Championship trophies in the last three years. 

Guided by the public launch of our most ambitious campaign in history, Because of UConn: The Campaign for UConn Nation, we are moving boldly into the future. The $1.5B comprehensive campaign spans all schools, colleges, campuses, and UConn Health, focusing on four pillars designed to make education more affordable and elevate UConn among its national peers:

• Students First: making transformative investments in financial aid, student health, career readiness, and life skills to improve time-to-degree and career outcomes. 

• Academic & Innovation Excellence: driving investment in top faculty and graduate fellows and building the innovation ecosystem of the state and beyond.  

• Health & Wellness of People & Planet: focusing on patient care, medical research, and development of life-changing technologies that improve healthcare outcomes. 

• Husky Pride: investing in athletic excellence and supporting a thriving UConn Nation that includes more than 290,000 alumni worldwide. 

The campaign will have a profound impact on the University, doubling the number of named scholarships, funding scientific breakthroughs and advanced lifesaving therapies, and engaging UConn Nation in the life and mission of the University like never before.

We seek the top talent in the country to join The UConn Foundation and help us drive our mission to connect people to the University of Connecticut, growing philanthropy, engaging a thriving alumni and donor community, and building a robust endowment to strategically advance UConn and UConn Health’s educational, research, and service missions.

 We are committed to a caring and supportive work culture, professional and leadership development, and flexibility for high achievers with a passion for higher education. 

We’re looking for dedicated professionals to drive success and excellence and exemplify our values of Purpose, Excellence, Culture, Communication, and Integrity.  

The UConn Foundation is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. We celebrate different perspectives and are committed to a welcoming environment that values your unique experiences and identity. As an organization, we strive for continued growth each and every day. 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Associate Director is responsible for supporting the data driven strategy and revenue generation for the Husky Athletic Fund. This position provides instrumental support in data management, analytics and strategy development and supports the external fundraising strategy of Athletics Development.  

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead data management, donor record management, and fundraising analysis efforts for the Athletics Development team. 

• Lead in management of the Athletics database (Paciolan)and assist in management of Foundation CRM (FELIX) and support that data input, output and connectivity between the two essential systems.  

• Lead as liaison between HAF and the revenue generation team within Athletics and be highly collaborative with the UConn Ticket Office in the execution of donor related ticket benefits, event attendance, and process management related to external engagement of the donor constituency. 

• Lead as liaison between HAF and the Athletics Business Office to inform budgeting decisions throughout the Fiscal Year

• Provides exceptional customer service in the office and at events. 

• Collaborate with Advancement Services, Finance, Marketing & Communications, General Counsel’s office and other Foundation or University units to organize and coordinate special projects and proposals.

• Participate in planning donor related events and stewardship activities: including pre-event planning, registration, and post-event wrap up.

• Provide support for home football, men’s, and women’s basketball donor hospitality areas.  This will require the ability to work outside of normal business hours, but with advanced notice.

• Assist in providing general office support when necessary.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Leadership

Provide visible leadership across the entire organization by engaging in organization-wide activities such as department meetings, all-staff meetings, and staff events. 

Key Competencies

• Champion for inclusive priorities both internally and externally. 

• Understanding of athletics programs preferred.

• A well-organized self-starter who can manage time effectively and who possesses excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Demonstrated strong ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team to meet organizational goals.

• The ability to engender trust and confidence of donors and prospective donors and to maintain confidentiality of donor information.

• Able to exercise independent judgment and prioritize work responsibilities.

• Design experience preferred, to include photoshop and InDesign

• Exhibits excellent customer service and is effective in handling situations with donors, Foundation staff, University staff, and visitors.

• Integrity in dealing with confidential information.

• Willingness and availability to work some nights and weekends.

• Must be able and willing to travel. Must have reliable personal transportation and a valid driver’s license issued from the state in which employees reside. Employee must maintain, at his or her expense, automobile liability insurance coverage in the minimum amount of $500,000 or a combination of umbrella and automobile liability insurance coverage of $500,000. Evidence of this coverage, in the form of a certificate of automobile insurance, must be provided to the Foundation at hire and annually thereafter.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 3+ years’ experience in athletics development, support, or related experience.

• Competence in Microsoft Office suite and donor management systems.

Salary:

The expected salary for this position is $65,000+. It will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also placing an emphasis on internal equity.

Benefits:

Benefits start from day one. We offer medical, dental, and vision plans and will make an annual contribution to your health savings account if enrolled in one of the high-deductible health plans offered by the Foundation.

In addition, there are a few other perks to being a UConn Foundation employee:

• We offer a generous contribution to your 403(b) retirement plan to help you plan for retirement.

• We place an emphasis on work/life balance. In addition to a hybrid schedule, you will receive thirteen paid holidays, five weeks of paid time off per calendar year, and additional sick time.

• We invest in your professional development. Aside from opportunities to participate in various trainings, committees, and conferences throughout the year, you will also be eligible for tuition reimbursement after one year of employment.

Please contact Employee Support & Experience team member if you need any assistance completing any forms or participating in any part of the application process due to a disability.