Development Program Manager, Athletics

University of Cincinnati Foundation•Cincinnati, OH

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Development Program Manager, Athletics provides coordination and support for the Associate Vice President for Development and UC athletics development team (UCATS) operations in support of donor stewardship and fundraising initiatives. This role is responsible for managing various administrative tasks, supporting development officers, coordinating stewardship efforts, and assisting with event planning and execution.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred with 1-3 years of professional experience, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Able to work non-traditional, flexible hours and overtime, as needed for events, including evenings, weekends and travel when needed.
Valid driver’s license required for travel.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team: ability to take initiative and collaborate effectively with others.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to effectively prioritize and meet multiple competing deadlines.
Proven ability to handle, update, and maintain sensitive information in a confidential, timely, and professional manner.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail; excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to interact in a courteous, positive, professional, and timely manner with diverse internal and external constituents and foster strong, productive relationships.
Proficiency in Adobe, Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Office, Excel, PowerPoint) and information systems databases.
A commitment to and passion for the role of development in advancing the mission of the University of Cincinnati.

Responsibilities

Support AVP of UCATS through calendar management, travel planning, and submitting support tickets.
Oversee UCATS email inbox and phone line inquiries, serving as first point of contact for donors and key constituents, while routing inquiries as needed.
Assist AVP with expense management including preparing expense reports, processing check requests, purchase orders, and contracts.
Provide support to UCATS development officers with data management, contact reporting, and travel coordination.
In collaboration with annual giving, support UCATS stewardship efforts associated with UC Day of Giving, Giving Tuesday, and 513 Day.
Provide operational support to the UCATS team serving as internal resource for inquiries and requests related to donor activities.
In coordination with the Program Director, Athletics Reporting & Data, manage all invoice creation, distribution, and tracking.
Provide event support as needed, including event registrations, name badges, attendance tracking, and day-of support.
Assist the Stewardship and Donor Experience team with home football and men’s basketball Game Day events and activities to support donor stewardship and cultivation.
Submit ticket requests to strategic communications for UCATS donor outreach.
Assist with drafting, scheduling, and monitoring social media posts from UCATS-managed accounts.
As a member of the UCATS team, assist with the implementation of recognition programs and experiences.
Lead assigned sport-specific engagements, including partnering with athletic stakeholders.
Provide support for the annual UCATS Student-Athlete Thank-A-Thon.
Form strong working relationships with important internal and external partners related to donor experiences.
Other duties, as assigned.