Assistant Director Of Advancement - Intercollegiate Athletics

Job Description

Position Details

Position Purpose

The Assistant Director of Advancement - Intercollegiate Athletics advances UTampa Athletics through strategic fundraising, corporate sponsorship development, donor cultivation, and stewardship. The position manages a portfolio of annual giving, mid-level, and emerging major gift prospects, supporting student-athlete scholarships, program enhancements, capital projects, corporate partnerships, and team priorities.

The role works directly with the Associate Vice President for Advancement, Corporate Partnerships & Central Development Units and collaborates closely with the UTampa Athletic Director / Vice President of Athletics to align fundraising and sponsorship strategies with Athletics and University priorities.

Key Relationships

Internal

• Associate Vice President for Advancement, Corporate Partnerships & Central Development Units (direct supervisor)
• UTampa Athletic Director / Vice President of Athletics (dotted line)
• Coaches and Athletics Staff
• DUR Development Team
• University Leadership

External

• Alumni, parents, and friends of UTampa
• Corporate partners and prospective sponsors
• Community partners and foundations
• Athletics boosters and advisory groups
• Donors and event sponsors

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Fundraising - Major and Mid-Level Gifts

• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward prospects in the $10,000-$100,000 range.
• Conduct 8-10 donor meetings per month.
• Assist in developing proposals, gift agreements, and solicitation strategies.
• Maintain knowledge of Athletics programs, scholarships, capital needs, and team priorities.

2. Annual Giving - Athletics

• Support UTampa Athletics' annual giving programs, including the Spartan Fund, team-specific campaigns, Day of Giving initiatives, and digital giving strategies.
• Collaborate with coaches and the Athletic Director / Vice President of Athletics to coordinate team-level fundraising efforts.
• Track and report annual giving results and donor engagement metrics.
• Assist with donor communications, social engagement, and game-day initiatives.

3. Donor Relations and Stewardship

• Maintain accurate and timely records in UTampa's fundraising CRM.
• Assist with Athletics donor events, including receptions, banquets, game-day hospitality, and recognition programs.
• Serve as a liaison between DUR, Athletics leadership, and coaches.
• Provide donor concierge service and stewardship.

4. Corporate Sponsorship and Partnerships

• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward corporate sponsorship and partnership opportunities in support of UTampa Athletics programs, events, and initiatives.
• Collaborate with Athletics leadership to align sponsorship opportunities with team needs, facilities, events, and branding priorities.
• Assist in the development of sponsorship proposals, agreements, and benefit fulfillment in coordination with DUR and Athletics.
• Maintain relationships with existing corporate partners and ensure timely stewardship, recognition, and reporting.
• Track sponsorship activity and revenue in UTampa's fundraising CRM.

5. Collaboration and Reporting

• Participate in regular meetings with DUR leadership and Athletics leadership.
• Provide updates on fundraising progress, annual giving results, and donor engagement.
• Support strategic planning for Athletics advancement initiatives.

Performance Expectations:

• Meet annual fundraising, annual giving, and corporate sponsorship goals.
• Maintain high-quality donor engagement and stewardship practices.
• Effectively manage donor portfolios and provide timely reporting.
• Demonstrate strong collaboration and communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Uphold UTampa's commitment to best practices in fundraising.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 2-4 years of experience in fundraising, annual giving, athletic development, alumni relations, corporate sponsorship, or related fields; higher education or athletics experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and time-management abilities.
• Ability to travel for donor engagement and athletic events.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends.
• Experience with fundraising databases or CRM systems; Raiser's Edge preferred.
• Proficiency with UTampa systems such as Workday and Microsoft Office.

Work Schedule
Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Summer: Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The University of Tampa offers great benefits, including:

• Free Tuition
• Generous paid leave
• Wellness initiatives
• 100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account
• 100% Employer-Paid Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• 100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans
• Free On-Campus Parking
• Access to Campus Amenities (pool, library, campus events, and more)
• Fitness Center
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• And more

Submission Guidelines

To receive full consideration for employment with The University of Tampa, please be sure to submit/upload required documents for this position at time of application submission. Required documents should be submitted in the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing through the application.

Background Check Requirements

Finalists may be required to submit to a criminal background check. Some positions may also require a motor vehicle report and/or a credit report.

Additional Information

This description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not to determine specific duties and responsibilities for any particular position. Essential functions and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific task assigned to the position.