About Fordham:

　　Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

　　The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program ( EAP ); tuition remission; and generous time off.

　　Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

　　Department: Development - Athletics

　　Campus: Lincoln Center (LC) - NYC

　　Position Summary:

　　The Assistant Director of Athletics Development, Communications & Engagement reports to the Director of Athletic Development to maximize philanthropic support for the University’s tradition-rich Athletics program comprising 23 intercollegiate and 13 club sports.

　　Primary responsibilities include facilitating communications and engagement activities to cultivate and steward athletic donors and increase the engagement of Fordham alumni, parents, and friends. Must be available to work evenings and weekends. Occasional overnight travel will be required.

　　"This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement pursuant to University’s Hybrid/Remote Work Policy. Please review the policy here (https://www.fordham.edu/info/30810/hybridremote_work_policy/) ."

　　Essential Functions:

　　Coordinates all athletic development donor communications with University, DAUR , and Athletics Marketing, including all Maroon Club email, mail, social media, and solicitation communications.

　　Executes all Athletic Department donor engagement and cultivation events in partnership with the Director of Athletics Development, including alumni days, pregame receptions, dinners, and golf outings.

　　Serves as the DAUR liaison for all sports, club teams, coaches, and athletics department staff to identify fundraising priorities and opportunities.

　　Develops direct marketing, special events, and crowdfunding strategies.

　　Tracks prospect activity and document individual engagement strategies.

　　Ensures contact reporting procedures are followed and timely posting of reports and activities.

　　Pulls reports and analyzes donors, gifts, campaigns, and solicitations.

　　Participates in key athletic events and DAUR functions.

　　Must be available to work evenings and weekends. Occasional overnight travel will be required.

　　Fundraising Expectations:

　　Leads all call-a-thon and thank-a-thon projects for the Athletic Department.

　　Coordinates and co-manages fundraising appeals and collaborate with Giving Day campaigns.

　　Required Qualifications:

　　Bachelor degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Liberal Arts, English, Hospitality Management, or related field.

　　Minimum five (5) years of related fundraising experience in progressively responsible positions or the equivalent.

　　Track record of exceeding goals.

　　Minimum Salary: $68,000

　　Maximum Salary: $78,000