Assistant Athletic Director for Partnerships

 

Working Title: Assistant Athletic Director for Partnerships

Classification Title: Administrator II

Posting Details 

Priority Application Date (Posting will remain open until filled): Tuesday, November 11, 2025 @ 11:55pm PT

Hiring Preference
Not Applicable

Position Summary

Under general direction from the Associate Athletic Director of External Affairs, the Partnerships Specialist is charged securing financial support for Sacramento State Athletics through partnerships. The incumbent develops the partnerships plan, monitors goals, quantifiable objectives, and adjusts strategies for achievement. They also serve as the liaison to on-campus partners.

The incumbent independently develops and coordinates the execution of strategic plans for partners with traditional, digital and other non-traditional media opportunities to bolster their own brand and garner maximum exposure through inventory such as venue signage; digital engagement including social media, the official athletics website, content, digital gaming and retargeting, event sponsorships and promotion; corporate hospitality.

The ideal incumbent is self-motivated, creative, thrives under pressure, results-driven, able to handle rejection, and believe in the mission of Sacramento State Athletics. The incumbent travels locally and nationally; and regular attendance at evening and weekend athletic activities and donor events.

FLSA: Exempt (Not eligible for overtime compensation)

Anticipated Hiring Range: $ 5,053.00 per month - $ 6,126.00 per month plus bonus incentives*

CSU Classification Salary Range: $ 5,053.00 per month - $ 16,221.00 per month

*Available bonus incentives will be discussed with selected candidates during the interview process.

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Salary Grade/Range:  2

Recruitment Type: Regular (At-Will)

Time Base: Full-Time

Pay Plan: 12 months 

Work Hours: Monday through Friday with the frequent need to work evenings and weekends to meet operational needs.

Department Information

The program of Intercollegiate Athletics is organized and conducted as an integral part of the total educational program of the University. Academic excellence and athletic accomplishments go hand in hand at Sacramento State. There are three separate and unique missions in this program: to contribute to the educational objectives of the University; to provide a healthy, competitive athletic experience to individual student-athletes; to serve as a public relations vehicle within the community.

The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics offers both academic courses and an intercollegiate athletics program. Academic courses offer the opportunity for individuals to gain knowledge and understanding in a particular area of expertise related to intercollegiate athletics.

Sacramento State has made a strong commitment to the achievement of national excellence at the NCAA Division I level. It also is committed to maintaining an equitable program between men and women.

Intercollegiate Athletics are members of the Big Sky, Big West, Western Athletic Conference, Mountain Pacific Sports Federation and American Athletic Conferences. http://hornetsports.com/landing/index

Required Qualifications 

1. Experience in Annual Fund development or comparable partnership development or sales experience
2. Broad knowledge of the principles of fundraising and ability to participate in all aspects of the gift cycle
3. Ability to initiate contact via phone to set meetings with donors, partners and prospects
4. Strong communication skills, including the ability to write proposals and accompanying materials to individual donors, as well as the ability to listen carefully and patiently to prospects and donors
5. Ability to develop and maintain strategic relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders across many demographics