Associate Director of Athletics Development and Director of Athletics Annual Giving

Are you passionate about collegiate athletics and ready to make a transformative impact Lehigh University seeks a dynamic Associate Director of Athletics Development and Director of Athletics Annual Giving to lead our philanthropic initiatives and drive sustainable growth for our Mountain Hawks programs.

Position Number : S98810

This position is a Grade : 10 - 40 with an approximate salary range of $66270 - $80620 and is subject to change based on experience skills and qualifications.

Youll spearhead annual giving strategies that fuel athletic excellence managing a talented team of annual giving officers while maximizing engagement opportunities across all sport programs. This leadership role involves developing comprehensive annual and multi-year fundraising plans establishing key performance metrics and innovating initiatives that elevate our athletics department to new heights.

Key Responsibilities :

Lead and supervise annual giving officers and Athletics Partnership staff

Develop and execute annual and multi-year philanthropic plans for athletics

Design strategic fundraising initiatives aligned with athletics priorities

Establish and monitor key performance metrics to assess program effectiveness

Optimize engagement activities to maximize philanthropic impact across all sport programs

Foster relationships that translate passion into sustainable donor support

Innovate new approaches to improve fundraising results and donor retention

Exercise leadership in evaluation development and improvement of athletics programs

Qualifications :

Bachelors Degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience; Masters Degree preferred

Five to eight years of related work experience

Proven track record in annual giving program management

Strong leadership and staff supervision experience

Experience in developing strong relationships; experience and demonstrated effectiveness in various forms of communication (written telephone in-person); experience in sales is helpful

Knowledge of athletics fundraising and donor engagement strategies

Proficiency with donor management systems and analytics

Passion for collegiate athletics and student-athlete success

At Lehigh University youll join a community where innovation meets tradition offering competitive compensation comprehensive benefits and exceptional professional development opportunities in the vibrant Lehigh University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. We are committed to a culturally and intellectually diverse community and we seek qualified candidates to contribute to the universitys mission.

Apply now and embark on an exciting career path at Lehigh University. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing an accommodation for any part of the interview or hiring process may contact Lehighs Accommodations Specialist.

The duties of this position may allow the employee to work partially remote as deemed appropriate by their supervisor

Successful completion of standard background checks including but not limited to : social security verification education verification national criminal background checks motor vehicle checks PATCH FBI fingerprinting Child Abuse Clearance and credit history based upon the requirements of the position.

Only complete applications will be considered therefore please complete the application in its entirety. Once the posting is removed from the website applications may no longer be allowed to be completed.

Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

Crisis Management,Marketing,Public Relations,Fundraising,Media Relations,Constant Contact,Strategic Planning,Social Media Management,Team Management,Public Speaking,Wordpress,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 66270 - 80620