Associate Athletic Director, Aztec Club (Administrator I)

CSU Careers • San Diego, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join San Diego State University as the Associate Athletic Director, Aztec Club and play a key role in advancing philanthropic support for SDSU Athletics. This position leads the day-to-day operations of the Aztec Club, with a focus on leadership annual giving, donor cultivation and stewardship, and programs that strengthen engagement with alumni, former student-athletes, fans, and supporters. Working closely with Athletics Development and University Relations and Development, you’ll oversee key annual giving programs, build relationships with donors, manage donor benefits and engagement strategies, and supervise the Assistant Director, Aztec Club.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of three years of successful fundraising and/or sales experience.
• Ability to travel and attend off-campus appointments and events.
• Evening, weekend, and other work outside of normal business hours is required to support events and departmental needs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA, conference, and University rules, with a proven commitment to compliance, institutional control, ethical conduct, and timely reporting of violations.
• Valid California Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.
• Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Fundraising software experience (TicketMaster, Salesforce, Paciolan and/ or Ellucian).
• Demonstrated annual fund success in dollars raised and number of donors.
• Fundraising experience in a large, complex university or athletics.
• Demonstrated experience in upgrading of donors.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate, solicit, and steward leadership annual donors, including members of the Football and Men’s Basketball Director’s Cabinet.
• Develop strategies to increase donor giving, engagement, and retention.
• Cultivate former student-athletes and identify prospective major gift donors for the Athletics Development team.
• Work toward established annual fundraising goals and metrics.
• Lead the day-to-day operations and activities of the Aztec Club.
• Oversee annual giving programs, including the annual fund, student-athlete recruitment and retention fund, and sport excellence funds.
• Manage donor benefits, priority points, giving communications, online giving pages, and related annual fund initiatives.
• Partner with the Athletic Ticket Office and other campus teams to coordinate donor benefits and giving requirements.
• Supervise and support the Assistant Director, Aztec Club.
• Establish priorities, deadlines, and workflows in coordination with Athletics Development leadership.
• Collaborate with development colleagues on annual plans, fundraising goals, and donor strategies.
• Support the overall management and priorities of the Athletics Development unit.
• Represent SDSU Athletics at donor, community, and university events.
• Participate in evening and weekend events that support donor cultivation, stewardship, and engagement.
• Support evolving Athletics initiatives, including NIL-related efforts.
• Collaborate with campus partners and advocate for the needs and interests of SDSU student-athletes.

Benefits

• 15 paid holidays
• 24 vacation days
• 12 sick days per year
• CalPERS defined benefit pension plan
• Reciprocity with the UC Retirement Plan
• Retiree healthcare benefits
• Variety of health, dental, and vision plans at no or low cost
• California State University system fee reduction program for yourself or a qualified dependent
• Voluntary Benefits: Auto & Home Insurance, Life and Disability Insurances, a Legal Plan, Pet Insurance, and the ScholarShare 529 Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level