Assistant Athletic Director for Development

Assistant Athletic Director for Development

General Responsibilities: The Assistant Athletic Director for Development reports to the Director of Athletics and serves as a member of the department staff that is committed to excellence and advancing the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics through its strategic plan and vision.

Duties and Responsibilities

●     Oversight and leadership of all Athletics Development efforts.

●     Lead and achieve annual fundraising goals for Central Arkansas Athletics.

●     Serve as the administrator of the annual fund (Purple Circle).

●     Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward current and prospective annual fund donors.

●     Work in conjunction with the Director of Athletics to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gift donors for Central Arkansas Athletics.

●     Assist the Director of Athletics and Director of Development with coordination and planning of fundraising and special events.

●     Work directly with the athletic departments 19 varsity teams in meeting department and programmatic fundraising goals.

●     Create and/or serve as liaison with existing and new athletic alumni and student clubs.

●     Implement fundraising plans and initiatives as approved by the Director of Athletics.

●     Work in a highly collaborative fashion with University Advancement on current and future fundraising initiatives.

●     Achieve development metrics set forth by University Advancement and Central Arkansas Athletics.

●     Comply with all NCAA, Atlantic Sun, UAC, and institutional rules and regulations.

●     Other duties as deemed necessary for the good of Central Arkansas Athletics.