Assistant Athletic Director for Partnerships

Assistant Athletic Director for Partnerships

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Work type: Management (MPP)
Location: Sacramento
Categories: MPP, Athletics, At-Will, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Under general direction from the Associate Athletic Director of External Affairs, the Partnerships Specialist is charged securing financial support for Sacramento State Athletics through partnerships. The incumbent develops the partnerships plan, monitors goals, quantifiable objectives, and adjusts strategies for achievement. They also serve as the liaison to on-campus partners. The incumbent independently develops and coordinates the execution of strategic plans for partners with traditional, digital and other non-traditional media opportunities to bolster their own brand and garner maximum exposure through inventory such as venue signage;

digital engagement including social media, the official athletics website, content, digital gaming and retargeting, event sponsor ships and promotion; corporate hospitality. The ideal incumbent is self‑motivated, creative, thrives under pressure, results‑driven, able to handle rejection, and believes in the mission of Sacramento State Athletics. The incumbent travels locally and nationally; and regular attendance at evening and weekend athletic activities and donor events.

• Experience in Annual Fund development or comparable partnership development or sales experience
• Broad knowledge of the principles of fundraising and ability to participate in all aspects of the gift cycle
• Ability to initiate contact via phone to set meetings with donors, partners and prospects
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to write proposals and accompanying materials to individual donors, as well as the ability to listen carefully and patiently to prospects and donors
• Ability to develop and maintain strategic relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders across many demographics
• Results‑driven; willing to do whatever it takes to accomplish the goal
• Strong focus on quality of work and attention to detail
• Excellent time management and follow‑up skills
• High level of initiative, specifically in the areas of sales generation and process improvement
• Ability to work well under deadline and to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to establish and achieve quantified objectives
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to motivate and lead others
• Ability to work nights and weekends
• Ability to travel around the region and to other areas of the country
• Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents including faculty, students, staff, and members of the community

• Experience in Intercollegiate Athletics
• Two or more years of experience working at a NCAA Division I Institution
• Two or more years developing and implementing strategies for fundraising or partnerships
• Experience in Athletic Partnership Development

• Ability to pass background check

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California State University, Sacramento is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status or disability. Sacramento State hires only those individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States.

Under the Clery Act, this position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) depending on the role on campus and/or job duties. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with California State University, Sacramento. Failure to satisfy the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current employees…