Director of Development (Athletics)

Job Title

Director of Development (Athletics)

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

Vice President for University Advancement

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Director of Development, Athletics is a key leadership role focused on securing philanthropic support for Prairie View A&M University's athletic programs. This individual will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive fundraising strategies to enhance athletic facilities, scholarships, and programmatic support. Additionally, the Director will manage and mentor a team of major gift officers to ensure coordinated and effective fundraising efforts. The Director will work closely with the Vice President for University Advancement, the Athletic Director, coaches, and other university stakeholders to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gift prospects and donors.

Key Responsibilities :

Fundraising Strategy :

• Develop and execute a strategic plan for athletic fundraising that aligns with the university's overall advancement goals.
• Identify and prioritize fundraising needs in collaboration with the Athletic Director and coaching staff.
• Create and manage a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors.

Donor Cultivation and Solicitation :

Stewardship :

Event Planning and Coordination :

Collaboration and Communication :

Team Leadership and Management :

Budget and Resource Management :

Require Education and Experience :

Preferred Qualifications :

Job Posting Close Date :

Required Attachments :

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either "Resume / CV or Resume / Cover Letter" on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the "Resume / CV" or Resume / Cover Letter" attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

Application Submission Guidelines :

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.

The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.

Background Check Requirements :

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and / or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Veterans / Disability Employer.