Assistant Director Of Advancement - Intercollegiate Athletics

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.

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.