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Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
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Agency: University of South Carolina
Opening Date: 11/06/2026
Closing Date: 1/5/2027 11:59 PM Eastern
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Your application must be submitted online at https://apptrkr.com/9946149
Class Code:: UA19
Position Number:: 9946149
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: Unclassified
Job Responsibilities
Assistant Vice Chancellor for Strategic Development and Athletic Partnerships Department: UPS University Advancement Advertised Salary Range: Part/Full Time: Full Time
Advertised Job Summary
Assistant Vice Chancellor for Strategic Development and Athletic Partnerships University of South Carolina Upstate STA Spartanburg, SC The Assistant Vice Chancellor for Strategic Development and Athletic Partnerships provides executive leadership for strategic fundraising, corporate partnerships, sponsorships, and NIL-related development activities that advance USC Upstate intercollegiate athletics and institutional priorities. Reporting to the Vice Chancellor for University Advancement with a dotted-line relationship to the Vice Chancellor and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, the position leads revenue-development strategy, supervises two Directors of Development, and builds sustained relationships with donors, alumni, businesses, and campus and community partners. As a member of the Athletics Senior Leadership Team, the position contributes to department-wide strategy, revenue-related operations, and institutional representation while ensuring effective stewardship and fulfillment of partnership commitments.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Comprehensive knowledge of fundraising, major gift development, sponsorship and partnership practices, donor stewardship, and the institutional and regulatory considerations affecting athletics and NIL-related initiatives. Demonstrated ability to lead professional staff; develop and evaluate revenue strategies; communicate effectively with executive leaders and external constituencies; manage sensitive relationships and confidential information; coordinate complex cross-functional work; exercise sound judgment and discretion; and use university-approved fundraising and productivity systems. A successful background check and a good driving are required.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications Master's degree and 6 or more years of job related experience. Prior management experience. Progressive experience in collegiate athletics, professional sports, athletics development, university advancement, or a comparable revenue-focused environment. Demonstrated experience with major gifts, sponsorships, corporate partnerships, staff leadership, and NIL-related activities; familiarity with advancement constituent relationship management systems.
Additional Comments
Job Close Date Special Instructions to Applicant The application must be completed including all current and previous work history and education. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing work history and education sections of the application. USC Upstate offers a valuable https://uscupstate.edu/employment/employee-benefits/package including but not limited to: - Health and Life Insurance - Retirement Programs - Paid Tuition Program - Dependent Scholarships - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Annual Leave - Sick Leave - 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday) - Paid Parental Leave - Professional Development Opportunities To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/9946149
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
