Assistant Athletic Director of Development

14-Feb-2024

Athletics – Development

86684BR

University Job Title

Coordinator 4, Development

Bargaining Unit

None – Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)

Compensation Grade

Administration & Operations

Compensation Grade Profile

Manager; Program Leader (23)

Wage Ranges

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Searchable Job Family

Athletics

Total # of hours to be worked:

37.5

Work Week

Flexible or Non-Standard (for anything other than Standard)

Work Location

Central Campus

Worksite Address

20 Tower Parkway
New Haven, CT 06511

Position Focus:

The Assistant Athletic Director of Development for Yale Athletics will report to the Associate Athletic Director of Development and will manage the communication and organizational efforts of select associations, while overseeing and assisting with monthly, quarterly and annual events in order to engage Yale student-athlete alumni. The Assistant Athletic Director develops and implements an effective plan in raising annual funds to meet/exceed annual revenue targets for all Yale Athletic Associations, along with a robust stewardship program. The position is responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of gift prospects for the department of athletics. This position will assist in the annual and leadership gift side of the department. Ability to travel for meetings and special events, some nights and weekends required.

Essential Duties

1. Identifies, cultivates and solicits Yale alumni/alumnae and friends who are capable of making major gifts to the University; creates and presents proposals for consideration according to donor’s interest and financial situation. 2. Initiates and maintains contact with prospective donors. Visits specified regions to cultivate prospective donors. 3. Acts as liaison among the Office of Development, University Officers, various University departments and donors. 4. Solicits major gifts in a geographical region working with donors directly and working with volunteers, Yale administrators and other department colleagues. Develops, writes and presents proposals appropriate to donor’s interest and financial situation. Initiates and maintains contact with prospective donors. 5. Develops financial solicitation programs and meet activity and revenue goals. Promotes positive donor relations. Raises major gifts to fund University programs and enhance development efforts of Schools and Units, with an emphasis on the priorities of the Yale Tomorrow campaign. 6. Devises and recommends cultivation and solicitation strategies. Determines and executes events and programs in support of development activities. Recognizes disinterested donors and devises strategies to redirect their interests. 7. Interacts with external contacts such as volunteers, alumni/ae, friends and other prospective donors to cultivate and solicit gifts. Proactively engages Yale Tomorrow campaign volunteers in a variety of roles, including identification, cultivation, solicitation and events. 8. Interacts with internal contacts such as Deans, Directors, faculty, officers and other Development staff to consult on University needs, formulates proposal strategies and identifies potential donors. 9. Evaluates various gift opportunities and giving vehicles; recommends the most suitable for a particular donor. Assesses success of development events and programs and recommends changes. 10. Keeps abreast of University events and disseminate University information to team members as it becomes available. 11. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree required. Four years of even planning and/or related experience.

Required Skill/Ability 1:

Entrepreneurial approach to fundraising, with a keen appreciation for the specific challenges of working with prospects who may lack a direct affiliation and/or involvement with Yale Athletics. Knowledge of and proficiency in annual fundraising strategies and techniques. Proven success with individual fundraising.

Required Skill/Ability 2:

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to relate to donors, volunteers, and colleagues as well as University leadership and students. Professionalism, maturity, good judgment, and ability to foster and work well in a team environment. High level of integrity and ability to exercise confidentiality and discretion.

Required Skill/Ability 3:

Ability to prioritize and balance multiple tasks and projects with excellent attention to detail. Knowledge of and proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn Yale University databases.

Required Skill/Ability 4:

Highly motivated and energetic. Ability to work independently and self motivate.

Required Skill/Ability 5:

Strong quantitative skills. Ability to analyze data and implement into solicitation strategies.

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit “Learn about background checks” under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It’s Your Yale website.

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement

The University maintains policies pertaining to COVID-19. All faculty, staff, students, and trainees are required to comply with these policies, which may be found here:
https://covid19.yale.edu/health-guidelines

Posting Disclaimer

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.

EEO Statement:

University policy is committed to affirmative action under law in employment of women, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Additionally, in accordance with Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment, and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

Inquiries concerning Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).

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