Assistant Athletic Director for Partnerships

California State University System•Sacramento, CA

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About The Position

Under general direction from the Associate Athletic Director of External Affairs, the Partnerships Specialist is charged securing financial support for Sacramento State Athletics through partnerships. The incumbent develops the partnerships plan, monitors goals, quantifiable objectives, and adjusts strategies for achievement. They also serve as the liaison to on-campus partners. The incumbent independently develops and coordinates the execution of strategic plans for partners with traditional, digital and other non-traditional media opportunities to bolster their own brand and garner maximum exposure through inventory such as venue signage; digital engagement including social media, the official athletics website, content, digital gaming and retargeting, event sponsorships and promotion; corporate hospitality. The ideal incumbent is self-motivated, creative, thrives under pressure, results-driven, able to handle rejection, and believe in the mission of Sacramento State Athletics. The incumbent travels locally and nationally; and regular attendance at evening and weekend athletic activities and donor events.

Requirements

Experience in Annual Fund development or comparable partnership development or sales experience
Broad knowledge of the principles of fundraising and ability to participate in all aspects of the gift cycle
Ability to initiate contact via phone to set meetings with donors, partners and prospects
Strong communication skills, including the ability to write proposals and accompanying materials to individual donors, as well as the ability to listen carefully and patiently to prospects and donors
Ability to develop and maintain strategic relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders across many demographics
Results-driven; willing to do whatever it takes to accomplish the goal
Strong focus on quality of work and attention to detail
Excellent time management and follow-up skills
High level of initiative, specifically in the areas of sales generation and process improvement
Ability to work well under deadline and to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to establish and achieve quantified objectives
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to motivate and lead others
Ability to work nights and weekends
Ability to travel around the region and to other areas of the country
Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents including faculty, students, staff, and members of the community
Ability to pass background check

Nice To Haves

A Master's degree
Experience in Intercollegiate Athletics
Two or more years of experience working at a NCAA Division I Institution
Two or more years developing and implementing strategies for fundraising or partnerships
Experience in Athletic Partnership Development

Responsibilities

Securing financial support for Sacramento State Athletics through partnerships.
Developing the partnerships plan.
Monitoring goals, quantifiable objectives, and adjusts strategies for achievement.
Serving as the liaison to on-campus partners.
Developing and coordinates the execution of strategic plans for partners with traditional, digital and other non-traditional media opportunities to bolster their own brand and garner maximum exposure through inventory such as venue signage; digital engagement including social media, the official athletics website, content, digital gaming and retargeting, event sponsorships and promotion; corporate hospitality.