Associate Director of Athletics Development.

Position Details
Position Information

Posting date 07/28/2025

Closing date
Open Until Filled Yes

Position Number 1012367

Position Title Associate Director of Athletics Development

Hiring Range Minimum $96,500

Hiring Range Maximum $120,600

Union Type Not a Union Position

SEIU Level Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status Exempt

Employment Category Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year 12

Scheduled Hours per Week 40

Schedule
M-F 8:00 AM-5:00 PM with occasional nights and weekend to attend sports and other events.

Location of Position
Hanover, NH

Remote Work Eligibility? Onsite only

Is this a term position? No

If yes, length of term in months.
Is this a grant funded position? No

Position Purpose
The Associate Director of Athletics Development ( ADAD ) manages a portfolio of 14-18 Dartmouth athletics alumni volunteer groups (“Friends Of” sports). The emphasis of this role is securing $2M – $4M annually in current use restricted philanthropy allocated to the athletics teams managed by the ADAD . The Associate Director partners closely with the Senior Associate Athletics Director for Development, leadership and principal gift officers, coaches, athletic administrators, Athletic Director, Vice President for Development, and campus colleagues to set clear goals, develop a fundraising plan, build strong relationships with donors and volunteers, and promote a culture of philanthropy within the Friends of Dartmouth Athletics community.

Description
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp Bachelor's degree

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge And Abilities

• Eight years of progressive fundraising experience, preferably in an annual fund setting or a higher education, athletics campaign environment.
• Demonstrated success in soliciting, closing and stewardship of gifts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills including tact and discretion.
• Demonstrated analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Ability to work with, earn the respect of, and command the respect of senior officers and high-level volunteers.
• Volunteer management experience with high-level volunteers such as trustees and advisory boards; recognized leadership qualities and customer service orientation
• Proven organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously, working both independently and as member of multiple teams.
• Demonstrated ability to consider new initiatives and fresh perspectives.
• Ability to work with features of Microsoft Excel to conduct data analysis.
• Demonstrated marketing and negotiation skills and knowledge of college athletics.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a complex development organization is an important consideration
• Strong technical aptitude for working with database applications and software tools, and quickly learn new applications.
• Strong understanding of the case for unrestricted giving and giving to higher education.
• Demonstrated initiative and strong service-orientation of donors, volunteers, and staff.
• Ability to function independently with minimal routine oversight.
  
  
  

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries Lesa Knapp

Department Contact Phone Number 603-646-1317

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title Lesa Knapp, Assistant Vice President for Advancement Administration

Department Contact's Phone Number 603-646-1317

Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Background Check
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? Preferred, but not required

Special Instructions to Applicants
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Additional Instructions
Please note this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Quick Link https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/80226

Key Accountabilities

Description
Volunteer Fundraising Management

• Recruit, train, and manage key volunteer groups including alumni fundraising committees.
• In close partnership with the Senior Associate Athletics Director for Development, the Vice President for Development, and the Athletics Director, set clear, ambitious, data informed, and attainable annual fundraising goals for each “Friends Of” group and sport.
• Organize and staff volunteer leadership meetings, providing high-level strategy and follow-through support. Serve as the point of contact for all managed sports teams “Friends Of” volunteers.
• Develop a comprehensive fundraising plan for each sport which includes collaborating with campus and volunteer partners, and articulating a solicitation calendar and communications plan.
• Partner with Dartmouth Advancement front line fundraising staff to align and support Athletics priorities, events, philanthropic opportunities and initiatives. Work closely with gift officers to understand comprehensive donor strategies, and ensure annual giving priorities fit within larger institutional plans.
• Partner with key staff colleagues to understand volunteer leadership opportunities and trajectories. Incorporate the Dartmouth Athletics Advisory Board’s strategies and ensure timely communication between entities.
• In partnership with Advancement data teams, develops regular reporting to assess progress toward overall and individual friends group goals. Develop systems and cadence for reporting progress and forecasting to the Athletics Director, sport administrators, Vice President for Development, and Senior Associate Athletics Director for Development. Creates, traffics, and produces all ad hoc data as needed.
• Partners with Recognition and Stewardship and athletics stewardship to identify strategic opportunities for key donor stewardship.
• In partnership with Dartmouth Athletics & Recreation, participates in program development, strategic planning and management of athletics external relations planning.
  
  
  

Percentage Of Time 80

Description
Special Events & Engagements

• Collaborates with divisional colleagues in the planning and execution of special athletic events for diverse network of top prospects, donors, and volunteers that highlights specific priorities, educates prospective donors, identifies new prospects, and builds network.
• Attends select Athletics events and travels to away contests as necessary and appropriate for Athletics Development Strategy.
  
  
  

Percentage Of Time 20

• Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
• Performs other duties as assigned. - 5%