Associate Director of Athletics Development

Associate Director of Athletics Development

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Posting Date: 07/28/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

Position Number: 1010634

Position Title: Associate Director of Athletics Development

Hiring Range: $96,500 – $120,600

Union Type: Not a Union Position

SEIU Level: Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status: Exempt

Employment Category: Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months Per Year: 12

Scheduled Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule: M-F 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM with occasional nights and weekend work to attend games and events.

Location of Position: Hanover, NH

Remote Work Eligibility: Onsite only

Is this a term position? No

Is this a grant funded position? No

Position

Purpose:

The Associate Director of Athletics Development (ADAD) manages a portfolio of 14-18 Dartmouth athletics alumni volunteer groups (“Friends Of” sports). The emphasis of this role is securing $2M – $4M annually in current use restricted philanthropy allocated to the athletics teams managed by the ADAD. The Associate Director partners with campus leadership and development staff to set goals, develop a fundraising plan, build donor relationships, and promote philanthropy within the Friends of Dartmouth Athletics community.

Required Qualifications - Education And Yrs Exp: Bachelor’s degree

• Eight years of progressive fundraising experience, preferably in an annual fund setting or a higher education, athletics campaign environment.
• Demonstrated success in soliciting, closing and stewardship of gifts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills including tact and discretion.
• Demonstrated analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Ability to work with, earn the respect of, and command the respect of senior officers and high-level volunteers.
• Volunteer management experience with high-level volunteers such as trustees and advisory boards; recognized leadership qualities and customer service orientation
• Proven organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously, working both independently and as member of multiple teams.
• Demonstrated ability to consider new initiatives and fresh perspectives.
• Ability to work with features of Microsoft Excel to conduct data analysis.
• Demonstrated marketing and negotiation skills and knowledge of college athletics.

• Experience in a complex development organization is an important consideration
• Strong technical aptitude for working with database applications and software tools, and quickly learn new applications.
• Strong understanding of the case for unrestricted giving and giving to higher education.
• Demonstrated initiative and strong service-orientation of donors, volunteers, and staff.
• Ability to function independently with minimal routine oversight.

Department Contact For Recruitment Inquiries: Mariruth Graham

Department Contact Phone Number: mariruth

Department Contact For Cover Letter And

Title:

Mariruth Graham, Associate Athletics Director for People and Culture

Department Contact's Phone Number:

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Background Check: Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment.

Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

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