Associate Athletic Director for Advancement

Posting Details

Posting Details

Working Title

Associate Athletic Director for Advancement

Position Number

FA0160

Posting Number

AP00495P

Type of Recruitment

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Posting Details

Posting Details

Working Title

Associate Athletic Director for Advancement

Position Number

FA0160

Posting Number

AP00495P

Type of Recruitment

General Public

Is this position restricted?

No

Work Location

Radford

Division

Central Administration-40

College/Unit

Central Admin-Local Auxiliary-460

Department

Athletics, University Advancement - 46038

Hours Per Week

40

Months Per Year

12

Academic or Calendar Year

Academic Year

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time

If part time, enter Percent Time

Work Schedule

| Normal Work Schedule |
Some evenings and weekends required | | Physical Demands | |

Posting Text

| Contact Name for Applicant | Sharon Ratcliffe | | Contact Phone for Applicant | (540) 831-6716 | | Education/experience |
Advanced degree in related field or equivalent education and experience. | | Job Summary |
The Associate Athletics Director for Athletic Advancement will serve as the chief fundraising officer for Radford Athletics, acting as a strategic fundraising partner for the Vice President of Advancement and Alumni Relations and Director of Athletics. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Advancement with a dotted line to the Director of Athletics, this position emphasizes close collaboration with the athletics office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Secure gifts to support the fundraising goals of Radford Athletics
• Develop and implement strategies to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors
• Create and execute a strategic plan to increase donations, generate interest, build engagement, and gain support from prospects
• Focus on increasing annual unrestricted support, as well as capital and endowment gifts aligned with Radford Athletic priorities
• Attend and support athletic programs and maintain a presence at community events
• Provide support for the Athletic Foundation Board and recommend prospective members
• Oversee the Director of the Highlander Club

| | Required Qualifications |
· Proven tract record of exceeding established fundraising goals in athletics

· Exceptional written, oral and public speaking skills

· Ability to effectively relate to diverse audiences

· Proficiency in technology and data analysis

· Experience in higher education athletics advancement preferred

| | Preferred Qualifications |
Demonstrated experience in athletics advancement in higher education setting. | | Hiring Range | Commensurate with experience | | Posting Date | 03/21/2025 | | Application Review Date | 04/20/2025 | | Closing Date | | | Open Until Filled | Yes | | Special Instructions to Applicants | | | Employment Conditions | Must have a criminal background check, Alternate work schedule - if other than M-F, 8-5 please describe below | | Statement of Economic Interest is required | Yes | | Alternate work schedule |
Evenings and weekend work | | Required Licenses | Must have valid driver's license | | Describe other job related licenses and/or certifications | | | Equal Opportunity Statement |

Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.

| | Clery Statement |

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years’ of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at Radford.edu/police. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883, Radford, VA, 24142.

| | Reasonable Accommodation Statement |

If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.

| | Quick Link for Internal Postings | https://jobs.radford.edu/postings/15531 |

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