Sr. Associate​/Executive Director, Athletics Lobo Club

Assoc Dir, Athletic Development

The University of New Mexico is seeking an Executive Director of the Lobo Club to be a member of the UNM Athletic Department. The Executive Director will report to the Deputy Athletic Director and serve on the Senior Leadership team of the Athletic Department. He/She will manage and oversee the University's strategic fundraising efforts for the Athletic Department.

Duties and Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Oversees all facets of the daily operation of the unit.
• Establishes and implements short and long-range goals, objectives, and operating procedures; monitors and evaluates operational effectiveness and effects changes required for improvement
• Leads, directs and coordinates multifaceted fundraising activities, including annual campaigns, stewardship activities, cultivation of major gifts exceeding $25,000, alumni engagement programming; serves as the designated liaison with the Lobo Club Board of Directors and the UNM Foundation
• Identifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards major gift donors and prospects including individual, corporations, and/or foundations

Conditions of Employment
- Employees in this job title are subject to the terms and conditions of an employment contract. Employment contracts are typically subject to review and renewal on an annual basis. Compliance with all NCAA rules and regulations is required in this position. Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check. Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.

Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree; at least 7 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's preferred. 7 years of progressive experience in NCAA Division I athletics, or directly related area.

Campus
- Main
- Albuquerque, NM

Department
- Athletics Lobo Club (925J)

Employment Type

- Staff

Staff Type
- Contract

Term End Date

Status
- Exempt

Pay - $6,744.40 - $9,654.67 Monthly

Benefits Eligible
- This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.

ERB Statement
- As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than.
25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required
- Yes

For Best Consideration Date - 3/28/2025

Eligible for Remote Work
- No

Application Instructions
- Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. Please attach updated cover letter, resume, and three professional references.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details. The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.