Job Summary

Reporting to the Senior Deputy Athletics Director for External Operations, this position’s primary focus will be to collaborate among units in and affiliated with the Athletics Department and within and around the University to maximize synergy, resulting in additional revenue streams. The Associate AD for Development will develop and execute strategies, ensuring collaboration and coordination, resulting in distinctive storytelling that aligns with the athletic department’s vision and goals for revenue growth.

The Associate AD for Development will work closely with the football program to develop strategies to increase donors and additional opportunities to help the program continue to compete in the upper echelon of the Mountain West. This includes increasing One Spartan Nation membership, as well as identifying key prospects that will help advance the football program.

The incumbent will work closely with the development staff to increase membership to One Spartan Nation while reaching fundraising goals; Create a strategic development plan that develops a strong portfolio and major gift prospects to advance the mission of the university and athletics department; and utilize key areas in the new Habbas Law Athletics Center for naming rights opportunities to help generate additional fundraising goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with athletics executive leadership team, coaches and affiliated units to create successful strategies to increase revenue and donations.
• Monitor changes in NCAA policies, federal legislation, and other regulatory developments affecting college athletics including, but not limited to issues related to NIL, student-athlete compensation and student-athlete rights.
• For assigned responsibilities, execute strategic priorities, as defined by leadership, that advance the department’s vision, mission, goals, while driving results, growing the donor base and revenues that are needed for success.
• Prepare written proposals, information materials, gift illustrations and other materials needed to secure major gifts and multi-year pledges.
• Actively Collaborate with Corporate and Foundation Relations to initiate engagement between downtown San Jose and Silicon Valley business leaders and SJSU Athletics.
• Actively collaborate with Planned Giving and University Advancement major gift officers in preparing and communicating solicitation strategies for assigned prospects in portfolio. Ensure that university guidelines are adhered to, embracing high ethical and moral standards of behavior.
• Collaborate with the Director of Athletics and Senior Deputy Athletics Director to strategically fill the AD’s suite for Football and away game travel for Football (and other specified road games).
• Identify major gift prospects for Athletics priority projects for proper advancement in the Development process.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Unquestionable integrity and commitment to professional ethics
• Ability to build meaningful relationships of trust that lead to philanthropic giving to San José State Athletics
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a collaborative team
• Skill in networking and opening doors as well as developing donor-centric cultivation and solicitation strategies
• Ability to navigate the institution/assigned unit and make the appropriate match for donor interests
• Ability to engage and support volunteer leadership with their efforts in fundraising, consultation, and advocacy
• High-level of initiative and attention to detail, and organization skills
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Skill in successfully managing multiple projects on tight deadlines and under pressure in a dynamic and open environment
• Knowledge of the dynamics that athletes and coaches must navigate in higher education
• Knowledge of NCAA Division I (FBS) intercollegiate athletics
• Knowledge of NCAA and conference guidelines, policies, rules and regulations
• Proficient in Google docs and ability to learn tech platforms as needed
• Ability to be flexible and possess a strong customer service ethic

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Two (2) years’ experience in athletics development or revenue generation

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree
• Five (5) years’ experience in athletics development or revenue generation

Compensation

Classification: Administrator II
Anticipated Hiring Range: $8,875/month
CSU Salary Range: $5,053/month - $16,221/month

The final hiring salary will be commensurate with experience.

San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary.

Application Procedure

Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:

• Resume
• Letter of Interest

All applicants must apply within the specified application period: May 7, 2025 through May 15, 2025. This position is open until filled; however, applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the university.

Contact Information

University Personnel
jobs@sjsu.edu
408-924-2252

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