Associate AD/Senior Associate AD for Development & NIL

A defined career path exists. Based on experience, the successful candidate will be hired into one of two levels of professional opportunity: Associate Athletic Director or Senior Associate Athletic Director and will have the opportunity to progress through the career path by achieving defined performance objectives once employed. Duties and qualifications listed are for the Associate Athletic Director

position. Additional duties and qualifications required for Senior Associate Athletic Director position.

Responsibilities: Oversees research, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of major gift prospects ($25,000 and above) for Athletics and University Advancement; coordinates donor activities at select athletic events; serves as representative for the Athletic Department and Foundation at appropriate

university and community events; and leads Athletics Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) strategic initiatives within purview of NCAA and Missouri Valley Conference rules and policies.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree plus at least three years of combined experience in fundraising or non-profit development working directly with donors, functioning as a key member of a fundraising/sales team, and/or similar significant direct client contact experience in sales and/or marketing required. Non-profit development experience; excellent oral and written communication skills; demonstrated

commitment to educational excellence; creativity, self-motivation and the ability to build rapport quickly and effectively with alumni, friends, and businesses preferred. Frequent overnight travel will be necessary.

Cover letter and resume required when applying.

UNI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from persons of color, women, individuals living with disabilities, and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability,

ethnicity, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.

The University offers an excellent benefits package including a vacation plan, employer sponsored retirement plans, health and dental insurance, and life and disability insurance. Benefits package details can be viewed at https://careers.uni.edu/benefits. Application materials received by 9/18/2024 will be

given first consideration. For more information or to apply, visit https://careers.uni.edu/. Criminal and other relevant background checks required. UNI is a tobacco free campus.