Athletics Development & Alumni Coordinator

University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB

12d • CA$52,362 - CA$70,697 • Hybrid

About The Position

This position has a term length of 2 years. This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus and South Campus, Edmonton. Reporting to the Development Manager of Athletics, they will lead all short and long-term stewardship initiatives with the objective of advancing and strengthening the sustainability and success of Golden Bears and Pandas inter-university sports programs. They are responsible for assisting with the raising of more than one million dollars annually; they will support the varsity teams and alumni associations, who also raise additional scholarship and operational funding through the Support the Sport and other fundraising initiatives to achieve this end. The Development Coordinator, Athletics will lead and be accountable for developing, managing and executing key strategic fundraising and alumni relations strategies and initiatives. They are responsible for building the Athletics Stewardship Strategic Plan and, as such, the execution of stewardship activities, as well as alumni, donor and friends relations, affinity and engagement. The position also supports (15) Golden Bears & Pandas alumni associations through leadership with the Green & Gold Athletic Society, the implementation of effective and efficient communication strategies, and ongoing advancement initiatives and events.

Requirements

• Internal candidates and applicants who were former employees of the University of Alberta will be given priority consideration before external candidates.

Responsibilities

• Lead all short and long-term stewardship initiatives with the objective of advancing and strengthening the sustainability and success of Golden Bears and Pandas inter-university sports programs.
• Assist with the raising of more than one million dollars annually.
• Support the varsity teams and alumni associations in raising additional scholarship and operational funding through the Support the Sport and other fundraising initiatives.
• Lead and be accountable for developing, managing and executing key strategic fundraising and alumni relations strategies and initiatives.
• Build the Athletics Stewardship Strategic Plan.
• Execute stewardship activities, as well as alumni, donor and friends relations, affinity and engagement.
• Support (15) Golden Bears & Pandas alumni associations through leadership with the Green & Gold Athletic Society.
• Implement effective and efficient communication strategies.
• Conduct ongoing advancement initiatives and events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed