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.