Associate Director, Development Operations - Athletics

Temple University’s Institutional Advancement Department is looking for an Associate Director, Development Operations

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Associate Athletics Director for Development, Operations, the Associate Director, Development Operations will provide internal operations services to the athletic development office through managing programs in the areas of donor stewardship, special events, marketing, data and reporting. The position organizes and implements all athletics stewardship programs including but not limited to: annual fund benefits, tickets and parking, philanthropic naming, management of gift societies, impact reporting. Performs other duties as assigned.

This position requires Background check - Personally Identifiable Information (PII)

Required Education & Experience:

*Bachelor's degree and at least 4 years of directly related experience; experience executing successful events and experiences for a variety of audiences; experience managing budgets.

*An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required Skills & Abilities:

*Excellent written and verbal communications skills

*Demonstrated project management, event management, and leadership skills

*Proficient in MS Office suite and fundraising databases; familiarity with social media platforms and online communications

*Executive presence and demeanor; ability to lead by influencing *Promotes a culture of high performance and continuous improvement *Demonstrated strategic planning and tactical execution ability; *Demonstrated ability to direct outside business partners and service providers/vendors

*Excellent organization skills and the ability to keep multiple projects moving forward simultaneously

*Proven track record of building collaborative relationships within a complex organization.

*Comprehensive understanding of higher education issues, politics, and decision-making.

*Results-oriented, facts-driven, with high energy and drive, a positive attitude, and excellent listening skills. Ability to work collaboratively with a variety of constituencies

Preferred Skills:

*Understanding of higher education priorities and working knowledge of higher education fundraising and alumni relations communications preferred. Experience in the planning and execution of athletic event donor hospitality, and alumni and prospective donor events also preferred.

This position is assigned as ONSITE.

Temple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status.

Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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