Role OverviewThe Deputy Athletic Director serves as the Chief Development Officer for SMU Athletics, providing strategic leadership for all philanthropic efforts supporting Mustang Athletics. This role is an on-campus, in-person position.
What You Will Do
The Deputy Athletic Director will personally manage a portfolio of principal and major gift prospects and donors, develop individualized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies, and lead fundraising strategy for major Athletics initiatives and capital projects.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The successful candidate will be an experienced fundraiser, strategist, and team leader who can operate effectively in the fast-paced environment of Division I athletics while building sophisticated, long-term philanthropic relationships on behalf of SMU.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s is required. Master's degree is preferred.
- A minimum of seven (7) years of professional experience in the athletics/sports industry is required, preferably in intercollegiate athletics or professional sports.
- A minimum of seven (7) years of experience management or supervisory roles is required.
- The successful candidate will bring significant experience in major and principal gift fundraising, preferably within a complex university, collegiate athletics, or similarly sophisticated nonprofit environment.
Benefits
- health and related benefits
- retirement programs
- tuition benefits
- professional and personal development opportunities
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