Senior Associate Athletic Director for Development - Major Gifts

Category : : Professional

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Department : : Major Gifts - 06016

Locations : : Albany, NY

Posted : : Nov 6, 2025

Closes : : Open Until Filled

Type : : Full-time

Ref. No. : : WF250162

Position ID : : 194573

About University at Albany :

Established in 1844 and designated a University Center of the State University of New York in 1962, the University at Albany's broad mission of excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, research, and public service engages a diverse student body of approximately 17,000 students in nine schools and colleges across three campuses.

Located in Albany, New York, New York State's capital, the University is convenient to Boston, New York City, and the Adirondacks.

Job Description :

Reporting directly to the Associate Vice President for Advancement, with an indirect reporting line to the Director of Athletics, the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Development's primary responsibility is to strengthen philanthropic support for UAlbany's athletics program with a special emphasis on securing gifts of $25,000+ and overseeing the Great Dane Athletic Club (GDAC). The Senior Associate Athletic Director for Development will be a member of the Director of Athletics' senior management team and will help to make informed decisions that better the Department of Athletics.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Manage a portfolio of approximately 100 prospective donors, prospect identification, cultivation and solicitation of leadership annual gifts and major gifts of $25,000+ and the stewardship of donors.
• Oversee the Assistant Athletic Director for Annual Giving who manages GDAC's activities, services, and membership benefits to increase the number of leadership level ($1,000+) annual gifts to GDAC.
• Serve as primary Advancement liaison to the head coaches. Consult regularly with coaches to leverage their networks to enhance solicitation and stewardship activities.
• Collaborate with the Director of Athletics and coaches to engage and solicit key prospective donors and identify and articulate fundraising priorities and strategies for achieving these priorities.
• Collaborate with and assist the efforts of fellow development officers whose portfolios include prospects for gifts to the athletics program.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on overall fundraising results versus goals to internal and external constituencies.
• Manage the GDAC Advisory Board, recruiting and engaging board members and leveraging their potential as sources of support.
• Work with the Office of Advancement's Donor Relations team to ensure that donors are appropriately thanked and stewarded.
• Maintain accurate records using the Office of Advancement's database to record contacts and other activities related to assigned prospects.
• Help coordinate special projects and events in support of fundraising efforts.
• Interact with donors and prospective donors at home and away games and other events.
• Significant travel and extensive evening / weekend work is expected.
• Lead and manage direct reports / team providing guidance, support, and performance feedback to assure goals, programs, activities, and personnel practices are consistent with and contribute to the University's mission. Lead employees for maximum performance and dedication, fostering a positive and productive work environment. Complete performance management feedback and goals timely and per requirements, offering constructive feedback and developing improvement plans.
• Other reasonable duties as assigned

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Additional Information :

Professional Rank and Salary Range : Director of Fundraising, SL5, $95,000 - $100,000

Special Notes : This is an Appendix C title, not eligible for permanency. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements. Additionally, please note that UAlbany is not an E-Verify employer.

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Closing date for receipt of applications : A review of applications will start on November 20, 2025 and the search will remain open until the position is filled