Assistant Athletic Director for Major Gifts

Assistant Athletic Director for Major Gifts

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Job : 293295

Location: Statesboro, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta, offering nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels. It has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 “high research” university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and 106 nations. The university is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has earned special accreditation from professional and academic associations that set standards in their fields.

The Assistant Athletic Director for Major Gifts focuses on fundraising gifts of $25,000 or more for Georgia Southern Athletics. Working cooperatively with the Deputy Director of Athletics for Development and the Associate Athletic Director for Major Gifts, this role promotes teamwork among the Athletic Foundation, Department of Athletics, University Advancement, and the greater Georgia Southern community. The incumbent manages a portfolio of donors and solicits philanthropic gifts that support student‑athletes.

• Complete at least 200 personal visits annually
• Identify new prospects and work toward closing gifts from those prospects
• Travel 3‑4 weeks out of every month
• Work collaboratively with the University Foundation
• Build a portfolio of at least 100 major gift prospects
• Perform 15‑20 major gift solicitations annually
• Manage portfolio of donors and solicit annual fund, philanthropic, and capital campaign/project gifts to support Georgia Southern student‑athletes
• Plan and execute stewardship events for major gift donors and prospects
• Participate in athletic development events, including home football game activities, on and off‑campus donor events, and other athletic events that attract significant major gift donor presence
• Manage collaborative teamwork and communication among the Athletic Foundation, Department of Athletics, University Advancement, and the greater Georgia Southern community

• Bachelor's Degree

• Three (3) or more years of applicable experience
• Experience identifying, cultivating and soliciting annual fund and/or major gifts of $25,000 – $500,000

• Master's Degree

• Supervisory experience

$70,000 per year (exempt position paid monthly).

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Two (2) Professional References

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and other applications
• Ability to demonstrate good sportsmanship and highest level of personal integrity
• Ability to adjust to a fast‑paced and ever‑changing environment
• Demonstrated commitment to athletic and academic excellence
• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University’s mission for student success
• Understanding of and proven commitment to comply with NCAA, Conference and institutional athletic rules and regulations
• Previous experience planning and executing stewardship events for major gift donors and prospects
• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

January 6, 2026

For more information or questions about this job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (912) 478‑6947 or by email at hrservice.

• Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation, including a criminal background check and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.
• Applicants may be subject to a pre‑employment drug test.
• Offers are made subject to applicable federal and state laws and university policies.
• Applicants…