TheAssistant Athletic Director/Sr. DirectorforDevelopmentreports to the Director of Athletics and serves as a member of the department staff that is committed to excellence and advancing the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics through its strategic plan and vision.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Work with Director of Athletics to plan, lead, and execute annual fundraising goals and efforts for Central Arkansas Athletics.
- Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward current and prospective annual fund donors.
- Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward current and prospective UCA Lettermen’s Club members.
- Work with Director of Athletics to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward major giving prospects for, but not limited to, facility and capital improvement projects, scholarship and operational endowments, and programmatic support.
- Develop and coordinate annual fundraising events, stewardship plans, recognition programs, and fundraising material consistent with the goals of Central Arkansas Athletics.
- Serving as liaison to and work in a highly collaborative fashion with University Advancement on current and future fundraising initiatives.
- Work directly with the athletic departments 18 varsity teams in meeting departmental and programmatic fundraising goals.
- Achievedevelopmentmetrics set forth by University Advancement and Central Arkansas Athletics.
- Comply with all NCAA, United Athletic Conference, ASUN Conference, and institutional rules and regulations.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong interpersonal, writing, communication, problem solving, and emotional skills.
- Experience with and knowledge of various computer-based software for, but not limited to, donor management is preferred.
Skills Considered Essential for Success
- Knowledge of the organization and administration of higher education.
- Knowledge of state, federal, and university rules, regulations and procedures.
- Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment.
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently with common goals as a part of a team.
- Ability to make sound judgments.
- Effective interpersonal communication, writing, and organizational abilities.
- Civility in all interactions.
- Demonstrate effective follow-up.
Required Education and/or Experience
Bachelor’s Degree required
Nights, weekends, and ability to travel are essential
Preferred Education and/or Experience
Master’s Degree preferred, with applicable experience in sales, fundraising or a related field
University, Campus, and Community Description
Thank you for your interest in employment at the University of Central Arkansas.
Founded in 1907, UCA has an enrollment of more than 10,000 students and employs over 1,300 full-time employees. The university offers more than 85 undergraduate and 59 graduate certificate and degree programs, including doctoral programs in five disciplines. UCA is proud of its tradition of teaching excellence and its contributions in research, scholarship, and creative activities.
Desired start date 08/16/2026
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This position may be subject to a pre-employment criminal, sex-offender registry, financial history background check and drug screening. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication and/or adverse financial history alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background checks and drug screening information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
