Associate Athletic Director/ Senior Director of Athletics Development

The Associate Athletic Director/Senior Director of Athletics Development will possess exceptional fundraising, management, and leadership skills, and will partner with the Deputy AD/Executive Director to lead fundraising and donor relations efforts for the Ragin’ Cajuns Athletic Foundation (RCAF). This position is primarily responsible for leading a team of development professionals as well as managing a portfolio of prospective donors with a goal reaching both individual and team fundraising objectives.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree is required
• At least 5 years of experience in Athletics Sales/ Development or University Advancement/ Development.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree.
• A strong affinity toward and understanding of intercollegiate athletics, including an interest in enhancing the student-athlete experience through philanthropy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as customer service skills necessary.
• Ability to lead others and create opportunities for growth.
• Superior interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Proven track record of building relationships and soliciting gifts.
• Capable of crafting proposals and other professional documentation.
• Self-motivated with the ability to achieve goals and metrics.
• Ability to direct major gift activities to achieve goals.