Associate Athletics Director, UC Foundation (2901) Position Available In Hamilton, Tennessee

Associate Athletics Director, UC Foundation (2901)
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
in Chattanooga, TN

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Full-Time

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05/08/2025

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Athletics – Athletic Administration; +1 Development and Fundraising Job Description The University of Chattanooga Foundation, Inc. (UCF) invites applications and nominations to fill the position of Associate Athletics Director for the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Reporting to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Advancement, the Associate Athletics Director will coordinate the fundraising program for intercollegiate athletics at UTC. This role will coordinate and lead development activity for UTC Athletics through the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of individuals, foundation, and corporations to be engaged with UTC. Responsibilities Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Fundraising:

Management of UTC Athletics fundraising program, including annual giving for UTC Athletics. Identify, cultivate, and personally solicit alumni and friends of UTC for gifts $25,000+ and manage a portfolio of 70-100 prospects and donors. Prepare and present multi-year leadership annual giving and major gift proposals to prospects with the input and assistance of the Athletics Director, VC/Executive Director of the UC Foundation, Associate VC/Advancement, athletics administrators, coaches, and other constituent and central development officers.

Leadership and Event Management:

Lead and supervise full-time athletics advancement staff and ticket operations/sales staff. Manage or assist in athletics-focused events for fundraising and stewardship purposes.

Administrative:

Other professional duties as assigned by the Associate VC/Advancement and Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics to ensure efficiency and effectiveness for the UC Foundation and UTC Athletics, including serving as a member of the Athletics Leadership Team, sport administrator duties, and engagement with alumni affairs. Qualifications Required Education and Experience The candidate who fills the Associate Athletics Director position is required to have:
Bachelor’s degree
3+ years of experience managing and implementing fundraising initiatives including major gifts, volunteer management, personal solicitations, and capital giving in collegiate athletics setting
Willingness and ability to travel
A valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record is required due to travel responsibilities of the position. UTFI reserves the right to consider all appropriate circumstances. In general, any significant driving offense less than 12 months old will eliminate the application from consideration for the position. Note – Candidates holding a graduate degree must have at least 1 year of experience. Preferred Education and Experience In addition to meeting the required qualifications, the preferred candidate will have:
Master’s degree
5+ years working in higher education with an understanding of development/philanthropic work in relation to higher education
Knowledge of industry trends, best practices and technology
Working knowledge of and familiarity with NCAA rules and regulations, particularly those impacting representatives of the institution’s athletics interests

Application Process:

Priority will be given to applications received on or before May 20, 2025 via the DASH application system. Applications must include a completed candidate profile, cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without explicit permission of the candidate. When determining minimum qualifications, only information entered in the candidate profile can be considered. Please ensure your candidate profile is completed in its entirety as it relates to qualifying education/work experience. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment visa status. Questions about the search may be directed to hr@utfi.org.

Target Start Date:

August 2025

Benefits:

The Foundation’s greatest asset is our team. Foundation employees are eligible for a comprehensive suite of benefits that includes:
Generous paid leave, accruing up to 24 days of vacation and 12 days of sick leave annually, plus 14 paid holidays and administrative closing days
Flexible work arrangements, offering a hybrid schedule to most team members
Education benefits for employees and their dependents at UT System campuses
Retirement and deferred compensation plans, including 401(k), 403(b), etc.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
Employee discounts to attractions, services, and goods
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The Foundation:

The University of Chattanooga Foundation Inc. manages the private endowment of The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. The UC Foundation was created in 1969 when the private University of Chattanooga merged with Chattanooga City College and joined the University of Tennessee system of statewide campuses. The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is a national model for metropolitan universities. In collaboration with our many regional partners, we offer an experiential learning environment with outstanding teaching scholars in bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs. UTC is the campus of choice for over 11,350 students. Our four colleges offer over 55 bachelor’s programs with 128 program concentrations. Our graduate school offers over 50 master’s programs with 45 program concentrations and five doctoral degrees with six program concentrations. UTC educates our students for success in a global society at a reasonable rate.

The UT System:

The University of Tennessee System is comprised of campuses at Knoxville, Chattanooga, Pulaski, Martin and the Health Science Center at Memphis; the Institute of Agriculture; and the Institute for Public Service. The University of Chattanooga Foundation, Inc. is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, and parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law. Job Info
Job Identification 2901
Job Category Advancement
Posting Date 05/07/2025, 04:55 PM
Job Schedule Full time
Locations 1525 University Ave, Knoxville, TN, 37996, US (On-site)
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