Posted: 21-Nov-25
Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Type: Full Time
Salary: $57,106-$88,047
Internal Number: 2025152
Assistant Athletic Director for Development
Posting Details
| POSTING INFORMATION | |
| Internal Title | Assistant Athletic Director for Development |
| Position Type | Classified |
| Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration | Non-Faculty |
| Pay Band | 6 |
| Level | 5 |
| Department | College of Charleston Athletic Fund |
| Job Purpose | The Assistant Athletic Director of the Charleston Athletic Fund assists in all Athletics-related fundraising, including the Cougar Club annual scholarship fund, sport-specific giving, capital and planned giving, and more. Primary responsibilities revolve around the cultivation and stewardship of Cougar Club annual scholarship fund donors, including the coordination of Premium Seating programs, Donor Hospitality, and other donor benefits. |
| Minimum Requirements | Bachelor’s degree and related experience required. Master’s preferred. Experience in collegiate athletics development or other non-profit or university fundraising, or sales, preferred. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply. |
| Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities | Must have current knowledge of NCAA Athletics and athletic fundraising strategies. Must be highly skilled in developing long-term, productive relationships with members, potential donors and the public. Must have strong written and oral communication skills. Computer literacy with Word, Excel, Raisers’ Edge, and Social Media. |
| Additional Comments Regarding Position | Attendance at all home men’s basketball games as well as selected games/competitions of other athletic teams throughout the year is required. Must be able to work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends. Some travel is required. |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | Please provide 3 professional references. *Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements. Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.
All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu. |
| Salary | *$57,106 - $88,047 |
| Posting Date | 11/21/2025 |
| Closing Date | 01/02/2026 |
| Benefits |
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| Open Until Filled | No |
| Posting Number | 2025152 |
| EEO Statement | The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of sex, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please visit eop.cofc.edu. |
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Job Duties
| Job Duties | |
| Activity | 1. Manages all operations for the CAF (Charleston Athletic Fund) Annual Fund, which raises over $2 million per year. Crafts and administers Strategic Fundraising Plan for the Annual Fund that is focused on increasing membership and revenue. Actively cultivates, solicits and stewards gifts for the CAF annual scholarship fund and sport-specific funds. Increases the giving levels of current CAF members. Identifies, cultivates and solicits gifts from prospects. Executes a specific number of donor visits as agreed upon by the Executive Director of the CAF. Oversees other targeted fundraising initiatives designed to grow membership within the CAF. |
| Essential or Marginal | Essential |
| Percent of Time | 40 |
| Activity | 2. Accurately facilitates the implementation of benefits to CAF members to include fulfillment of ticket, hospitality and parking privileges. Serves as Coordinator of Premium Seating to include the Legacy Seat program, Courtside Seating and Box Seating. Oversees various donor correspondence including regular email newsletters and communication during pledge renewal process. Provides a high level of customer service and stewardship via phone, email and in person to donors & prospects at every giving category. |
| Essential or Marginal | Essential |
| Percent of Time | 30 |
| Activity | 3. Works collaboratively with internal and external campus partners, including the CAF Board of Directors, regional volunteers, and the College’s Division of Institutional Advancement, to grow interest and engagement in Charleston Athletics. Oversees special fundraising events throughout the year. |
| Essential or Marginal | Essential |
| Percent of Time | 15 |
| Activity | 4. Create and oversee the CAF’s Annual Marketing Plan which includes annual solicitations, advertisements, commercials, and special events. |
| Essential or Marginal | Essential |
| Percent of Time | 10 |
| Activity | 5. Provides supervision of the two Assistant Director of Development positions. Assigns and prioritizes projects, provides counsel and leadership, and gives regular feedback, both informally and through the annual review process. |
| Essential or Marginal | Marginal |
| Percent of Time | 5 |