Department:

University Philanthropy

Normal Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8:00 - 4:30, some evenings and weekends required

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the Director for Athletics Philanthropy and the Jax State Athletic Foundation, the position of Athletics Philanthropy Officer is responsible for coordinating a comprehensive development program for the identification, cultivation and solicitation of major gifts to obtain operating, endowment, and capital funds for the Athletic Program, specifically focused on the football program; collaborates with the Athletic Director to help achieve overall development objectives for Athletics; at least 60% of the work schedule demands direct contact with qualified prospect or donor cultivation and solicitation.

Employment in this position is contingent upon compliance with the rules and regulations of the university, the NCAA and Conference affiliation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops a football program-specific fundraising plan in coordination with the Director for Athletics Philanthropy and the Jax State Athletic Foundation, outlining the organizational structure, volunteer duties needed, time schedules, and method of operation.
• Executes strategies for identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewarding of major donors and key volunteers for Athletics, specifically focused on the football program.
• Conducts prospect research and identification that will lead to the solicitation of individual major gifts.
• Develops and keeps current a portfolio of major gift prospects for the football program while executing strategies to ensure that newly identified prospects are contacted in a timely manner.
• Cultivates and manages relationships with donors.
• Develops support materials, presentations, proposals and correspondence for major gift requests.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in marketing, public relations, communications or a related field,
• At least three (3) years’ experience in marketing, promotions, and/or public relations.
• Must have knowledge and understanding of NCAA rules and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with intercollegiate athletics, particularly Division I
• Experience as a former football player
• Preference given to Jax State alumni

Required Documents:

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. Unofficial Transcripts (official required upon hire)

Employee Benefits:

JSU strives to provide great quality of life to our employees through an attractive, competitive benefits package for our full-time faculty and staff. These benefits enhance your salary as a JSU employee and are part of your total compensation package.  Benefits include:

• Retirement Plans
  • Alabama Teacher’s Retirement System (TRS)
  • RSA-1 Deferred Compensation
  • 403-B Retirement Annuity (TIAA)
• Health Insurance
  • Medical (PEEHIP)
  • Optional plans:  vision, dental, flexible spending plan, dependent care, cancer and hospital indemnity
• Long-term disability and life insurance
• Tuition assistance
• Paid and unpaid leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Prescription assistance

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