Assistant Athletic Director for Advancement

The Assistant Athletic Director for Advancement will be a critical partner in the growth of Lafayette athletics fundraising and engagement at a pivotal time in the College’s history, with a bicentennial anniversary on the horizon in 2026 and as the College moves into a landmark comprehensive campaign.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Advancement to develop a comprehensive strategy for the annual solicitation of prospects to benefit the College’s Department of Athletics and specific athletic teams.
• Provide oversight and coordination of event management, newsletters, correspondence, and other communications with volunteers, prospective donors, and existing donors.
• Coordinate and execute athletics annual fundraising efforts as part of the College’s comprehensive campaign.
• Work directly with coaching staff in developing fundraising strategies for our 23 sports programs.
• Focus on annual fund activities for the Maroon Club which includes oversight of print and digital appeals and communication pieces.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Highly energetic and engaging individual with at least two years of fundraising experience or three years of related experience (i.e., marketing, sales) within an intercollegiate athletics environment.
• The position requires exceptional organizational and analytical thinking skills, a demonstrated capacity to develop relationships with a diverse community, and the ability to engage and motivate prospects and volunteers.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills necessary for building relationships with external (donors, prospects, Trustees) and internal (faculty, staff, colleagues) constituents.
• Ability to work with a variety of personalities and to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.