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Senior Associate Athletic Director, Development

University of Illinois Springfield
Springfield, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/23/2025
Posting Category: E

About UIS: Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three members of the University of Illinois system. The University serves more than 4,000 students in 44 graduate and 56 undergraduate programs. You are encouraged to visit the university web page at http://www.uis.edu .

Application deadline: Open Until Filled

Application procedure: Please submit an application via the "Apply Now" button uploading a cover letter, resume, and at least three reference.

Salary range: $70,000 - $77,000

Summary:

Serves as the lead fundraiser in the UIS Department of Intercollegiate Athletics (DIA), providing development and execution of strategic external priorities. In collaboration with the UIS Division of Advancement, manages and executes fundraising and external relations efforts of DIA, interacting significantly with donors, prospects, UIS alumni, and the general public. Develops, implements and manages all development plans to support the athletic department. Ensures compliance with all University policies, UIF policies, Federal and State laws and regulations, and NCAA Division II and GLVC Rules and Regulations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Serves as the lead fundraiser in the UIS Department of Intercollegiate Athletics (DIA), providing development and execution of strategic external priorities.
  • In collaboration with the UIS Division of Advancement, independently plans and executes comprehensive strategies to optimize local, regional and national philanthropic support for UIS Athletics, including focus on building a successful major and planned gifts program, carrying out an expanding annual giving effort, and managing active groups of volunteers. Actively populates UIF database with data regarding progress relative to donor-related discussions.
  • Supervises a graduate assistant toward achievement of significant, established goals. Leads, counsels, mentors and motivates coaches and unit heads with reference to achievement of goals and performance standards.
  • Serves on the Athletic Director’s Senior Staff. Also, serves on the campaign committee and plays a major role in the University’s upcoming Comprehensive Campaign.
  • Leads and manages all fundraising for DIA master planning and capital projects.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Five (5) years (60 months) of combined professional experience in intercollegiate athletics and/or fundraising required. Experiences in a field related to the position duties will also be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree
  • Demonstrated professional experience in fundraising and experience working in an intercollegiate environment.
  • Five (5) years of administrative experience in intercollegiate athletics.
  • Knowledge and application of best practices in intercollegiate fundraising, marketing, promotions and media communications.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Excellent organizational, administrative and communication skills

Ability to work independently; commitment to teamwork and high performance

Strong work ethic and initiative; proven ability to exceed job expectations

Supervisory and volunteer management experience

Physical Demands:

  • Sitting : Frequently

Travel Requirements:

10% Day and overnight travel is expected

Employment Policies and other information:

UIS is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to recruitment and retention of a diverse and inclusive campus community. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility .

The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law.

The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current or former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment .

Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits .

UIS employment in this role is not covered by Social Security, and instead, is covered by the State University Retirement System.

  • You will not pay Social Security taxes and your earning will not be on your Social Security Record. (Your record will, however, show your Medicare wages.
  • Your pension from the State Universities Retirement System may affect the amount of your:
  • Social Security benefit and
  • Social Security benefit as a spouse

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted by contacting UIS HR at hremployment@uis.edu or call 217-206-6652.

Salary : $70,000 - $77,000

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