Senior Director of Athletics Development

Senior Director of Athletics DevelopmentUIW MissionPosition SummaryThe Senior Director of Athletics Development is responsible for qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of benefactors to generate significantly greater philanthropic investment in the university. Position serves as department manager. The Senior Director of Athletics Development reports to Vice President for External Relations & Chief Development Officer.Essential FunctionsJob DutiesKnowledge Skills and Abilities• Demonstrated strong computing and online research skills, with Microsoft Office software suite (Outlook, Word, and Excel), Raiser's Edge or similar software, and development specific research tools.• Knowledge of current trends in alumni engagement, moves management, prospect research, wealth analysis and business.• Ability to maintain regular, reliable and predictable attendance.• Well-developed interpersonal skills; excellent written and oral communication skills; an aptitude for critical thinking and problem-solving; ability to work well under pressure and maintain flexibility.• Highly developed relationship building skills.• Highly developed research and reading comprehension skills.• Strong analytical skills and the ability to identify understand and interpret personal compensation, private company, securities holdings and other financial information from a variety of sources.• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external constituents with multiple personality types, consistently exhibiting a level of professional maturity, judgment and decisiveness that motivates colleagues and inspires confidence.• Demonstrated ability to research and critically review information with the proven ability to exercise sound judgment as to the relevance of information, the manner of its collection and the delivery to various stakeholders.• Fast-paced and results oriented with the ability to work in a timely manner with multiple deadlines and competing requirements.• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.• Maturity and flexibility to support multiple program areas, independently manage multiple assignments, and shift priorities in accordance with need.• Excellent public speaking skills.• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.• Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.Required EducationBachelor's Degree.Required Work Experience• Minimum of seven (7) to ten (10) years of professional experience in development, constituent relations, community outreach or related field.• Two (2) years of experience supervising professional level staff.Preferred QualificationsExperience working in donor outreach, engagement, or fundraising within a higher education setting.Required Certifications, Licenses or RegistrationsMust have a valid driver's license, driving record that is insurable by UIW insurance carrier, and be at least 21 years of age, as required to drive for UIW.Work HoursMonday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. with occasional evenings and weekends as required to meet departmental goals and attend events.Physical Demands• Ability to actively engage in events for extended periods of time.• Ability to regularly move about campus and event venues to actively engage existing/potential donors, as well as attend meetings on and off campus.Posting Number: AS2221POJob Type: Full TimeJob Category: Administrator (exempt)Desired Start Date: 04/01/2026Position End Date (if temporary):Reports To: Vice President for External AffairsSalary: Commensurate with experience.Open Date: 02/09/2026Close Date:Open Until Filled: YesSpecial Instructions to ApplicantN/A.To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6913667UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).jeid-e46173572aebaf4c8060e10b4b15898f