A defined career path exists. Based on experience, the successful candidate will be hired into one of two levels of professional opportunity: Associate Athletic Director or Senior Associate Athletic Director and will have the opportunity to progress through the career path by achieving defined performance objectives once employed. Duties and qualifications listed are for the Associate Athletic Director position. Additional duties and qualifications required for Senior Associate Athletic Director position.

 Responsibilities: Oversees research, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of major gift prospects ($25,000 and above) for Athletics and University Advancement; coordinates donor activities at select athletic events; serves as representative for the Athletic Department and Foundation at appropriate university and community events; and leads Athletics Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) strategic initiatives within purview of NCAA and Missouri Valley Conference rules and policies.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree plus at least three years of combined experience in fundraising or non-profit development working directly with donors, functioning as a key member of a fundraising/sales team, and/or similar significant direct client contact experience in sales and/or marketing required. Non-profit development experience; excellent oral and written communication skills; demonstrated commitment to educational excellence; creativity, self-motivation and the ability to build rapport quickly and effectively with alumni, friends, and businesses preferred. Frequent overnight travel will be necessary.

Cover letter and resume required when applying.

UNI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from persons of color, women, individuals living with disabilities, and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.

The University offers an excellent benefits package including a vacation plan, employer sponsored retirement plans, health and dental insurance, and life and disability insurance. Benefits package details can be viewed at https://careers.uni.edu/benefits. Application materials received by 9/18/2024 will be given first consideration. For more information or to apply, visit https://careers.uni.edu/. Criminal and other relevant background checks required. UNI is a tobacco free campus.

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About University of Northern Iowa

Welcome to Careers at UNI, where opportunity meets support. The University of Northern Iowa is a public institution dedicated to academic excellence and community impact. We invite you to explore the myriad of career possibilities awaiting you within our vibrant campus community. We believe in empowering our employees to thrive both personally and professionally. That's why we're proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being at every stage of your career journey. Join us and become part of a dynamic workforce committed to shaping the future of education and making a meaningful difference in the lives of our students and the broader community. Read more about our Impressive Benefits on our website: https://careers.uni.edu/benefits About UNI & The Cedar Valley The University of Northern Iowa provides a high-quality and diverse educational experience, purposefully guiding students to find and develop their strengths and prepare them for success after college. Building on its historic excellence in teacher education, the university has developed outstanding programs in business, natural sciences, humanities and fine arts, and social and beha...vioral sciences with advanced degrees available in many programs. UNI is nestled in the middle of the vibrant Cedar Valley, an area that offers the perfect combination of history, culture and technology, and a community of people who treat each other like family. Whether it’s our hospitality or one-of-a-kind shops, attractions and events, you’ll love visiting Cedar Falls with your family and friends. You won’t just enjoy visiting the Cedar Valley, but you’ll love living here, too. A Great Place to Work A few of the reoccurring recognitions we take pride in include the U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Midwest Universities” and recognition as a Best Place for Working Parents employer. The American Association for State Colleges and Universities recognized UNI with two national awards: the Excellence and Innovation Award for UNI’s Course Embedded Peer Mentor Program and the Regional and Economic Development Award for UNI’s Regional Entrepreneurship Project that has positively impacted 17 Iowa counties in five economically challenged regions. The work done on campus has a positive impact not only on our local community, but across the state and beyond. A Great Place to Live Where else can you find the perfect combination of history, culture, technology and a community of people who will treat you like family? In Cedar Falls and Waterloo (known as the Cedar Valley), you can visit the past by strolling through structures listed with the National Historic Registry, attend a lecture at the University of Northern Iowa or catch a traveling Broadway show at the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center. Browse the shops and boutiques on College Hill and downtown Cedar Falls, keep in shape by traveling the miles of bike trails, enjoy the Grout Museum's many exhibits, or catch an exciting minor league hockey match or baseball game.

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