Director Of Athletics Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• A minimum of three to five years of progressive experience in non-profit organizations, especially in alumni, development, education, or membership settings, is preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license or have a reliable and acceptable alternative means of transportation to perform the duties of the position.
• A background check, including a driving record review where applicable, is required upon offer of employment.
• Ability to sit at a desk and use a computer for extended periods of time.
• Occasional standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting of light office items up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to operate general office equipment such as a computer, printer, photocopier, scanner, phone system, etc.
• Hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity to use office equipment and handle paperwork.
• Visual acuity to read printed and electronic documents and computer screens.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing so others will understand.
• Hearing and speaking abilities for in-person, phone, and video conversations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between UHF and UHM Athletics Department to develop, coordinate and implement the ‘Bows Athletics Club Giving Society.
• Build and actively manage a stewardship portfolio of UHM Athletics donors, with a focus on annual gifts of $100 through $9,999. The Associate Director is expected to engage with donors that ultimately lead to major gifts solicitations.
• Build, manage and strengthen relationships and communications with donors, alumni and UHM Athletics Leadership to advance UHM Athletics initiatives and outreach.
• Coordinate and oversee regular communication, donor strategy, and outreach for those in the ‘Bows Athletics Club giving society, including but not limited to, status maintenance and stewardship.
• Work with the UHM Athletics Development Team on events such as key fundraisers, community and alumni gatherings, and gameday experiences.
• Collaborate with UHM Athletics to align activities with departmental goals and campaigns.
• Collaborate and support fundraising efforts by identifying opportunities, cultivating prospects, and assisting with donor stewardship as requested by UHF.
• Track stewardship metrics, develop and prepare reports on participation, fundraising outcomes, and program effectiveness.
• Manage a calendar of program events and coordinate logistics, travel, and appearances for coaches or student-athletes, while ensuring strategic alignment with UHM Athletics initiatives.
• Ensure accuracy and maintenance of the Foundation database records with changes or additions to contact information, enter contact reports, and follow up on inquiries.
• Gather, assemble and refine material and data required for correspondence, memorandums, reports, or other documents.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a broad constituency inside and outside UHF and the UH System. Represent UHF in a positive manner internally, to UH, and to the community.
• Communicate in writing and/or verbally with high profile internal and external contingents, including UH and UHF leadership, alumni, donors, and supporters.
• Regularly deal with diverse matters requiring a broad knowledge of the Foundation’s organizational operations and policies necessary to ensure appropriate decision-making protocols are followed.
• Regularly work with information of a sensitive, highly confidential and strategic nature.
• Support additional UHF UHM Athletics fundraising special events functions as assigned.
• Perform a wide variety of special project work.

Benefits

• 10% 403(b) contributions after 7 months of employment. This is automatic and NOT dependent on the employee making any contributions. PLUS, ALL contributions are 100% immediately vested!
• Term life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• Short term disability insurance
• Long term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement after 1 year of employment
• Employee assistance program
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Health, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Free parking after 5 years of service
• Medical Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Insurance coverage for spouse and/or children
• Critical care insurance
• Legal insurance
• Pet insurance