Assistant Director of Development, Athletics (Administrator I)

Exciting Opportunity: Assistant Director of Development

Are you a passionate fundraising professional looking to make a significant impact in collegiate athletics? San Diego State University is seeking an enthusiastic and driven individual to join our team as the Assistant Director of Development.

About the Role: As the Assistant Director of Development, Athletics, you will be at the forefront of our fundraising efforts, working under the guidance of the Associate Athletic Director of Development. Your mission will be to identify, cultivate, and secure major gifts of $25,000 and above, while also contributing to annual gift strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive the effectiveness and results of gift solicitations for the Department of Athletics.
• Independently manage relationships with identified donors, developing and executing tailored projects and strategies.
• Coordinate and support stewardship activities to ensure donors receive personalized, meaningful communication and involvement.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a dynamic team dedicated to advancing SDSU's athletic programs.
• Play a crucial role in shaping the future of our athletics department through impactful fundraising.

If you're ready to take your fundraising career to the next level and help us achieve our goals, apply today!

Position Information

• This is a full-time, at-will role, offering comprehensive benefits.
• Position is designated exempt under FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation.
• Standard SDSU work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.
• The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.

Department Summary

University Relations and Development (URAD) shares the university’s vision and mission underscored in the 2020 five-year strategic plan. The plan identifies five strategic priorities including: Becoming a Premier Public Research University: A New Kind of Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI); Resilience. Designed to Thrive; We Are SDSU; Equity and Inclusion in Everything We Do; and Students at Our Core.

Units of URAD work together to create enduring relationships with alumni, parents, donors, students and the community to generate private support for SDSU students, faculty and a diverse number of programs. URAD handles a range of services encompassing stewardship, events, gift administration, communications and more.

Within URAD, the departments of Development, SDSU Alumni, Planned Giving, Special Events, Donor Relations, Marketing and Communications, Financial Management, Data Management, Prospect Research and Management and Operations are making a difference in the lives of SDSU’s 37,000 students.

URAD had another record-setting fundraising year in 2022-2023 with $136.9M total raised. Other superlatives in 2022-2023 include 16,534 total gifts, 2,254 scholarships awarded and 5,969 first-time donors. The latest fundraising success can be credited to the university’s goal of building a world-class university campus, research center, and multi-use stadium in Mission Valley to serve higher education, the public good, and the community’s goals and aspirations.

SDSU has been recognized several times for its exceptional development program by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). With the support of loyal donors and working alongside SDSU’s visionary faculty and staff leaders, SDSU builds lifelong relationships with nearly 500,000 alumni, friends and the community that advance the mission of SDSU.

The Department of Athletics

The Department of Athletics, utilizing the services of over 150 employees, is responsible for the intercollegiate athletics program at San Diego State University. Currently, there are 18 sport programs, approximately 450 student-athletes, and 17 offices in the department. The offices include the following: The Aztec Club, Administration, Athletic Medicine, Business Office, Compliance, Corporate Sales, Development, Equipment, Event Management/Facilities and Operations, Human Resources, Information Technology, Marketing, Media Relations, Strength and Conditioning, Student-Athlete Academic Support Services, Ticket Office, and Video.

The mission of the Aztec Club is to promote the total athletic program at SDSU; solicit private, annual co