Executive Director Athletic Association

Executive Director of the Athletic Association

Fort Valley State University (FVSU), a state and land‑grant institution of the University System of Georgia, invites applications for the position of Executive Director of the Athletic Association.

Fort Valley State University, the only 1890 land‑grant university in Georgia, is a comprehensive institution that provides an education to over 2,800 students including graduate students. The university is located in the town of Fort Valley in Peach County, the original site of the state's peach industry. Its 1,365‑acre (5.52 km²) campus is Georgia's second‑largest public university in area.

Fort Valley State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status.

This position reports directly to the Athletic Director in collaboration with the Director of Advancement and Executive Director of the University Foundation and Chair of the Athletic Association to increase resources and enhance the visibility of the university and athletics. Primary responsibilities include fundraising and cultivating donors (75%), ticket and corporate sponsorship fulfillment (15%), and daily office tasks (10%).

• Lead all fundraising initiatives on behalf of Wildcat Athletics.
• Identify, cultivate, and steward major gift prospects.
• Oversee the annual fund and monthly invoicing to donors.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive giving strategy to increase alumni giving and identify potential donors outside of the Fort Valley State network.
• Identify funding through grants and foundations.
• Evaluate staff and coaches for assistance in targeted donation asks.
• Send donor acknowledgements.
• Work with university personnel and faculty to provide academic support services including tutors, transcript evaluations, and degree checks.
• Lead fundraising by planning, coordinating, and supervising events and promotion of activities related to revenue generation.
• Assist with corporate sponsorship program, fulfillment, and ticket sales.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics and the FVSAA.

• Master's degree required.
• Minimum of five years of experience working in intercollegiate athletics as a fundraiser.
• Experience with NCAA Division II compliance rules and gender equity required.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), organizational, and human relations skills required.

• Knowledge and application of NCAA Division II rules.
• Knowledge and application of fundraising software.
• Knowledge and application of gender equity in reference to Title IX.
• Skill in delegation of responsibility and authority.
• Skill in operation of computers and job‑related software programs.
• Skill in decision making and problem solving.
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with on‑campus and off‑campus community.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

The Director of Athletics assigns work in terms of department goals and objectives. The supervisor reviews work through conferences, reports, and observation of department activities.

The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, walking, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light objects. The work is typically performed in an office, in sports facilities, and outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. Evening and weekend hours as well as travel are required.

Fort Valley State University is committed to the values of Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect, as outlined in the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct. For further information, see the USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2.

Additionally, the university supports Freedom of Expression, as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.