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Position Information

Posting NumberSRGV8388

Working TitleASSISTANT ATHLETIC DIRECTOR FOR ANNUAL FUND

Number of Vacancies1

LocationEdinburg, Texas

DepartmentAthletics

FTE1

FLSAExempt

Scope of Job

Manages specific fundraising activities of the Athletics Department and develops strategies to expand philanthropic and external support for the organization, and proposes annual goals and objectives.

Description of Duties

+ Coordinates a program of fundraising activities designed to increase the number and level of major and principal gifts donors in coordination with the Chief Fundraising official for Athletics.

+ Develops, proposes and executes strategies to involve campus leaders, alumni, friends, and volunteers to identify and cultivate new individual, corporate, and departmental prospects.

+ Assists in researching, cultivating, and soliciting major gift prospects and ensures donors receive proper acknowledgment, recognition, and stewardship.

+ Responsible for assigned functions for the athletics endowment program.

+ Assists with participating and developing strategic work plans for increasing the annual athletic fund organization’s donor base and giving levels.

+ Participates in the development of a comprehensive plan for the annual fundraising campaign.

+ Plans and coordinates special events and fundraising activities.

+ Oversees the growth and development of the Planned Giving area of the department of intercollegiate athletics.

+ Coordinates and communicates with the university’s development and alumni relations efforts on campus and other applicable constituency groups.

+ Coordinates and records relevant donor contact information with the university’s Development Research and Prospect Management area.

+ Prepares and/or directs the preparation of solicitation materials as needed for individual or corporate prospects.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

General supervision from assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given

Supervises assigned staff.

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.

Preferred Education

None.

Licenses/Certifications

None.

Required Experience

Two (2) years prior experience in revenue generation, especially fundraising, marketing and promotions operations and ticket and corporate sponsorship sales, comparable career experience in the specific fields may be accepted in lieu of education on a 1 on 1 basis.

Preferred Experience

More than the required experience in revenue generation, especially fundraising, marketing and promotions operations and ticket and corporate sponsorship sales. Knowledge of fundraising compliance policies and regulations as applicable to the University and IRS .

Equipment

Standard office equipment including Microsoft Office programs, as well as database system Raiser’s Edge.

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Usual office environment and outside the office. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.

Other

Ability to work weekends and/or evenings on a constant basis; Occasional travel is required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to plan, organize and execute “giving” campaigns directed at alumni, community and capital projects. Ability to handle several projects simultaneously and have the ability to prioritize the projects based on deadlines and importance to fulfilling the department’s fundraising requirements as they pertain to the annual budget. Ability to communicate effectively with external and internal contacts.

Physical Capabilities

N/A

Employment CategoryFull-Time

Minimum SalaryCommensurate with Experience

Posted SalaryCommensurate with Experience

Position Available Date07/10/2025

Grant Funded PositionNo

If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date

Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dear Applicant,

Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:

Date of Birth

Gender

*Ethnicity/Race

Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956) 665-2451 and/or [email protected].

Additional Information

UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check ( CBC ). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .

Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/47796

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ * Are you a current UTRGV employee?

+ Yes

+ No

+ * Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?

+ Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions

+ Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions

+ No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions

+ * Please select your highest level of completed education.

+ 6th grade education

+ 10th grade education

+ High School Diploma or GED

+ Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours

+ Bachelors Degree from an accredited university

+ Masters Degree from an accredited university

+ Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university

+ None of the above

+ * Please provide the field of study for your education:

(Open Ended Question)

+ * Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 year

+ 2 years

+ 3 years

+ 4 years

+ 5 years

+ 6 years

+ 7 years

+ 8 years

+ 9 years

+ 10 years

+ Over 10 years

+ * Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?

+ Yes

+ No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Resume

Optional Documents

+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application

+ Curriculum Vitae

+ Unofficial Transcripts

+ Reference Letter 1

+ Reference Letter 2

+ Reference Letter 3

+ Other Document

+ List of 3 References

+ Unofficial Transcripts 2

+ Unofficial Transcripts 3

+ Letter of Interest

+ Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

+ Additional Document