Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement:

As a member of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics development team, the Associate Director of Development and Executive Director, M Club, is responsible for the planning and implementation of strategies, programs, and projects that increase alumni athlete participation and engagement.

The Associate Director of Development and Executive Director, M Club will serve as the staff liaison for the M Club Board and assist the volunteer organization for alumni athletes in the implementation and management of M Club programs, policies and governance. The position will develop and implement a comprehensive alumni athlete engagement strategy with a goal of strengthening the connection between alumni athletes and both the university and athletics department, as well as fostering a connection between current student-athletes and the network of alumni athletes. The Associate Director of Development and Executive Director, M Club will help identify and engage alumni athletes for future volunteer leadership and philanthropic support of both athletics and UMD, manage and execute M Club events and lead effective alumni athlete communications. This development professional is expected to partner effectively with both University Relations and ICA staff, and campus staff, faculty and volunteers.

*All applications should include a resume and cover letter.

Physical Demands:
Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Requires the ability to travel up to 60% of the time, and availability to work some evenings and weekends. This position may also require periodic overnight, out of town travel.

Preferences: N/A

Licenses/ Certifications: N/A

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Five (5) years of professional development, fundraising or external relations experience.

Other: The position may or may not involve supervisory responsibilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

Skill in problem solving and strategic planning.

Skill in oral and written communication.

Skill in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Suite products.

Ability to develop and administer new policies and procedures.

Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.

Ability to interact with donors and senior-level executives and administrators required.

Ability to handle multiple tasks and strong adherence to deadlines required.

Additional Job Details

Preferences:

Required Application Materials: Resume and Cover Letter

 

Best Consideration Date: 6/20/2025

 

Posting Close Date: NA

 

Open Until Filled: yes

 

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Financial Disclosure Required

No

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Department

VPUR-SCU Development

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

$98,760-$118,512

Benefits Summary

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Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting docum