Assistant Director of Athletic Development

Creighton’s move to the BIG EAST Conference has opened up new opportunities to engage alumni and friends in support of Creighton Athletics and the University. The Assistant Director of Athletic Development will be responsible for acquiring philanthropic support for Creighton Athletics.  Responsibilities include the cultivation and solicitation of major gifts both within Omaha and a specific region across the country. The Assistant Director will work closely with the Assistant Vice President of Athletic Development to strategize opportunities to increase giving for Creighton Athletics. This position is organizationally a member of the Athletic Development Office which includes a strong partnership with Creighton Athletics.

 

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate understanding of how Athletic Departments run in a University setting preferred and experience working with student-athletes, coaches and athletic department personnel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to speak in a public setting.
• Ability to think strategically and quickly summarize complex and detailed information.
• Ability to travel nationally for athletics donor events including during week nights and over weekends.
•  Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA and BIG EAST Conference guidelines, policies, rules and regulations with the ability to interpret, apply, enforce and explain such policies and rules.
• Appreciation and understanding of Creighton University’s mission and the ability to effectively communicate it.

 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 1+ years of demonstrated donor relations experience is required.
• Experience with cultivating, soliciting, and closing gifts
• Experience working in customer relations is preferred.
• Familiarity with Advance, Reeher or comparable fund-raising database. 
• Familiarity with Archtics, Advantage, Paciolin or comparable ticketing and donor database.

 

Change the world from here

At Creighton, you are part of something big. Your skills and passions unite with thousands of faculty, staff and students inspired to change the world. Here, we offer meaningful work driven by a 475-yearold Jesuit tradition committed to social justice and serving others. Through this tradition, we push the boundaries on innovation. We pursue new knowledge for the betterment of society. We seek to improve our world through Catholic and Jesuit values. And it all starts with you.

 

Creighton University is a Jesuit, Catholic, EEO/AA employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds who believe they can contribute to our Mission and core values, including gender, ethnic and cultural diversity. Creighton is committed to diversity and inclusion, and, as such, strongly encourages those from a diverse background to apply.

 

This description describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Regular, reliable attendance is an essential function and all employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor. Employees may also be required to work in excess of normal working hours as workloads and seasonal activities necessitate. A complete description is available in the Human Resource office located at 3006 Webster Street Omaha, NE. Creighton University reserves the right to modify duties, responsibilities, and activities at any time with or without notice.