Assistant/Associate/Senior Associate Athletic Director for Championship Resources

The University of North Alabama is accepting applications for the position of Assistant/Associate/Senior Associate Athletic Director for Championship Resources.  This position is responsible for fundraising activities for the Division of Athletics.  The primary function of this role is to oversee the daily fundraising of the athletic department, with a primary emphasis on increasing philanthropic engagement on behalf of the North Alabama Athletics Department. This position reports to the Director of Athletics, with a dotted line to the Vice President for University Advancement and works closely with the UNA Foundation staff. Responsibilities include managing, planning, and executing a comprehensive fundraising program that connects to the Shine On, Gold! capital campaign and construction of Bank Independent Stadium, in partnership with the University’s advancement team and Foundation. This position works in a team environment with the athletic department and university advancement staff to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward alumnae, parents, and friends of the University in order to meet the short- and long-term goals of the athletic department. 
 
The successful candidate will be expected to work collaboratively with the Director of Athletics, other divisional staff/coaches, and the division of University Advancement to lead specific development funding opportunities for the Intercollegiate Athletics programs.  The title will be determined by the successful applicant’s experience and education.

Minimum qualifications for this position include a Bachelor’s degree in relevant field is required; Master’s degree is preferred; Three or more years of experience in university fundraising is required; Experience in fundraising and solicitation at the university level in intercollegiate athletics is preferred; Experience in community outreach/involvement and planning events relative to stewardship and/or recognition, preferred;  and experience with businesses/corporations/foundations in establishing strong relationships leading to desired outcomes, preferred. 

To view the complete job description and/or apply for this position, please visit our Online Employment System at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/una/jobs/4639797/assistant-associate-senior-associate-athletic-director-for-championship-resources.  Please be prepared to upload a cover letter and resume as well as provide contact information for at least three professional references at the time of application.  For questions, please email employment@una.edu or call 256.765.4291 and select option #2.  Selecting an option other than #2 will result in a delayed response.

UNA is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving excellence and strength through diversity. UNA seeks a wide range of applicants for this position so that one of our core values, ethnic and cultural diversity, will be affirmed. UNA is a smoke-free campus.