Assistant Athletic Director for Development
- University of the Pacific
- Sacramento, CA, USA
- Oct 07, 2025
Job Description
Assistant Athletic Director for Development
Job #: F00784
Location Syracuse, NY
Pay Range: $110,000 - $117,000
Hours: Standard University business hours.
8:30am - 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am - 4:30pm (summer)
Hours may vary based on operational needs.
Job Type: Full-time
Job Description:
Reporting to the Sr. Associate Athletic Director for Development, the Assistant Athletic Director for Development serves in a management role to provide strategic leadership for Syracuse Athletics female sport programs. The individual will be responsible for cultivating, soliciting, closing, and stewarding major and principal gift level donors with an emphasis on gifts over $100,000 or more.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Advanced degree preferred.
- Ideal candidates will have at minimum, seven years of demonstrated experience of successful fundraising, preferably in a college or university setting.
- Experience in Division I Athletics strongly preferred.
Job Specific Qualifications:
Skills and Knowledge:
- Demonstrated ability to generate private philanthropic support and bringing closure to gifts of $100,000 or more.
- General recognition of indicators of wealth and the ability to engage in meaningful and thoughtful conversations with prospective donors.
- General knowledge of planned or deferred gift instruments and the ability to collaborate with the Gift Planning Staff.
- Familiarity and understanding of current issues in intercollegiate athletics and higher education.
- Ability to direct and perform confidential detailed work with accuracy under deadline pressure.
- Mature and professional attitude, donor/client focus and the ability to manage and direct multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Working knowledge of and familiarity with NCAA rules and regulations, particularly those impacting representatives of the institution's athletics interests.
- Ability to work with university and donor database systems.
- Impeccable integrity and the ability to work in a collaborative environment.
Responsibilities:
- Partner closely with the Sr. Associate Athletic Director for Development to provide strategic oversight and management of female sports programs in concert with Cuse Athletics Fund leadership.
- Manage a portfolio of major and principal gift donors and prospects with an emphasis on $100,000 or above, but representing a wide spectrum of capability, from lead annual giving to principal gifts. The position will identify, cultivate, solicit and steward prospects and donors to support Athletics top priorities.
- Coordinate all aspects of major giving, including but not limited to, staff management, campaign strategy, marketing and communications, stewardship, and prospecting.
- Partner closely with various units and teams within university advancement and external affairs to ensure major gift operations are being run effectively and collaboratively.
- Work in collaboration with other athletic department staff, including the Athletic Director, coaches, and central University colleagues to set priorities and devise fundraising strategies, programs, and events.
- Attend and provide appropriate staff support at athletic-related events at home and selected away games, championships and/or tournaments.
About Syracuse University:
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.
The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University's 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.
About the Syracuse area:
Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.
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To apply, visit https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/109799
Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.
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Our Mission
University of the Pacific is a mission-driven organization, focused on creating the next generation of leaders in a wide array of disciplines through student-centered teaching and research that blends learning in classrooms, laboratories and studios with real-world experiences partnering with organizations across northern California. No matter the job, every employee at Pacific is part of contributing to the mission of California’s first university, which ranks in the Top 20 in the West and Top 100 in the U.S.
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Our shared values are at the heart of who we are as Pacificans and represent what we do best. These values — excellence, community engagement, diversity and inclusion, integrity and accountability, respect and civility — provide a shared sense of purpose and identity. They foster a culture that recognizes and rewards the talents and commitment of our people, and cultivate an environment of innovation, inclusiveness and respect.
Our Workplaces
Pacific has three unique campuses across northern California. The largest campus is found in Stockton in the heart of the Central Valley. The 175-acre campus is regularly ranked as one of the most beautiful college campuses in America. As the only college on the West Coast that uses collegiate gothic architecture, the Pacific campus conjures up images of the brick-and-ivy campuses seen at traditional East Coast colleges, and the soothing tones of the carillon bells help create a truly special work environment. The campus also is home to the Faye Spanos Concert Hall, where employees can enjoy the work of students from the Conservatory of Music and guest artists. Employees also can enjoy watching Division I athletic competitions. Pacific is a member of the West Coast Conference and has 17 D-I sports.
The university also has campuses in Sacramento and San Francisco. The Sacramento campus is located in the Oak Park neighborhood, just a few blocks from new stores, restaurants, cafes and apartments created by former Mayor Kevin Johnson. In San Francisco, Pacific is housed in a state-of-the-art building in the heart of downtown on Fifth Street, walking distance from world-class shopping, dining and cultural venues.
Our Benefits
Pacific offers a unique and powerful set of benefits for its employees with your individual needs in mind. We know that employees come with differing needs that can change and grow just as you and your family's needs may change over time. A few of our benefits we like to highlight are:
- Pacific contributes 10% toward employee retirement each paycheck
- Pacific offers up to 90% tuition remission and exchange for employees and their dependents
- Pacific offers 14 paid holidays and seasonal days each year in addition to regular vacation days.
Pacific also provides affordable and high-quality comprehensive benefits to support employees' varied needs. We invite you to explore our Health Benefits, Income Protection plans, Financial Planning benefits and Work-Life Balance programs.
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