Senior Associate Director of Athletic Development

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Working Title: Senior Associate Director of Athletic Development 

Classification Title: Administrator (MPP) III

Posting Details 

Priority Application Date (Posting will remain open until filled): Friday, September 5, 2025 @ 11:55pm PT

Position Summary

California State University, Sacramento—commonly known as Sacramento State or Sac State—is a vibrant and diverse public university located in the heart of California’s capital city. With a commitment to academic excellence, community engagement, and student success, Sacramento State serves over 30,000 students and offers a dynamic and supportive environment for learning, research, and professional growth.

Sacramento State Athletics sponsors 21 NCAA Division I sports programs and is a proud member of the Big Sky Conference. The Hornets have a strong tradition of athletic excellence, including multiple conference championships across sports such as football, baseball, track and field, and women's rowing. The department is committed to fostering student-athlete success on the field, in the classroom, and in the community.

Sacramento State recently announced a move to the Big West conference for the majority of our athletic programs. Beginning July 1, 2026, a total of 16 teams will compete for Big West championships beginning in the 2026-27 season in the sports of baseball, men's and women's basketball, beach volleyball, men's and women's cross country, men's and women's golf, men's and women's soccer, softball, men's and women's tennis, men's and women's track & field and women's volleyball.

This is a particularly exciting time to join Sacramento State Athletics and help shape the future of a program on the rise.

This position reports directly to the Vice President for University Advancement and has a dotted-line reporting relationship to the Athletic Director. The Senior Associate Athletic Director Development also serves as a member of both the University Advancement Leadership Team and the Athletic Department Leadership Team.

The Senior Associate Athletic Director Development serves as a strategic resource to development colleagues, offering guidance on giving strategies and emerging fundraising opportunities. This role also includes leadership and oversight of all aspects of Athletics fundraising projects and capital campaigns, ensuring that initiatives are aligned with institutional priorities and executed with excellence.

The position operates within a complex academic and athletic environment and requires a collaborative, strategic, and results-oriented professional with a deep understanding of athletic development, capital giving, and campaign management. Evening and weekend work, as well as travel, is expected.

FLSA: Exempt (Not eligible for overtime compensation). This position is benefits-eligible. 

Anticipated Hiring Range: $10,000 per month - $12,000 per month; commensurate with the candidate's education, experience, skill, and training. 

CSU Classification Salary Range: $6,891 per month - $22,119 per month

Best-in-class Benefits: