Executive Director of the Athletic Association - Fort Valley State University

FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (FVSU), a state and land-grant institution of the University System of Georgia, invites applications for the position of Executive Director of the Athletic Association.

Fort Valley State University, the only 1890 land-grant university in Georgia, is a comprehensive institution that provides an education to over 2,800 students including graduate students. The university is located in the town of Fort Valley in Peach County, the original site of the state's peach industry. Its 1,365-acre (5.52 km2) campus is Georgia's second-largest public university in area.

Fort Valley State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status.

JOB SUMMARY:

This position will report directly to the Athletic Director in collaboration with the Director of Advancement and Executive Director of the University Foundation and Chair of the Athletic Association to increase resources and enhance the visibility of the University and athletics. Primary responsibilities include fundraising and cultivating donors (75%), ticket and corporate sponsorship fulfillment (15%), and daily office tasks (10%).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads all fundraising initiatives on behalf of Wildcat Athletics.
• Identifies, cultivates, and stewards major gift prospects.
• Oversees the annual fund and monthly invoicing to donors.
• Develops and implements a comprehensive giving strategy to increase alumni giving and identify potential donors outside of the Fort Valley State network.
• Identifies funding through grants and foundations.
• Evaluates staff and coaches for assistance in targeted donation asks.
• Sends donor acknowledgements
• Works with university personnel and faculty to provide academic support services including tutors, transcript evaluations, and degree checks.
• Leads fundraising by planning, coordinating, and supervising events and promotion of activities related to revenue generation.
• Assists with corporate sponsorship program, fulfillment, and ticket sales.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics and the FVSAA.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree required.
• Minimum of five years of experience working in intercollegiate athletics as a fundraiser.
• Experience with NCAA Division II compliance rules and gender equity required.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), organizational, and human relations skills required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge and application of NCAA Division II rules.
• Knowledge and application of the fundraising software.
• Knowledge and application of gender equity in reference to Title IX.
• Skill in the delegation of responsibility and authority.
• Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs.
• Skill in decision making and problem solving.
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with on-campus and off-campus community.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

SUPERVISORY RESPSPONSIBILITY

The Director of Athletics assigns work in terms of department goals and objectives. The supervisor reviews work through conferences, reports, and observation of department activities.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, walking, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light objects.
• The work is typically performed in an office, in sports facilities, and outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. Evening and weekend hours as well as travel are required.

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.