Associate AD - Director of Athletic Development & Operations

Old Dominion University

• $70K — $95K *
Norfolk, VA 23503In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Master's degree or equivalent experience; Bachelor's degree considered if substantial experience exists.
  • Extensive experience in athletic development, particularly in fundraising and ticketing.
  • Experience working within collegiate athletics is preferred.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to convey fundraising objectives effectively.
  • Proven ability to work well in teams and exhibit strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily operations of the athletic fundraising team.
  • Plan and implement the Athletic Annual Fund campaign meticulously.
  • Manage communication and donor relations, ensuring effective stewardship.
  • Supervise the Director of Annual Fund and other key positions within the team.
  • Maintain a portfolio of major and annual gift donors while overseeing sport-specific fundraising initiatives.
  • Coordinate all aspects of ticketing, including premium seating and donor events.
  • Foster relationships that contribute to endowments and unrestricted fundraising.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment focused on athletic fundraising.
  • Opportunity to lead strategic initiatives in a collegiate setting.
  • Engagement with a diverse group of stakeholders including athletes, alumni, and donors.
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Job Title
Associate AD - Director of Athletic Development & Operations

Department
ATHLETIC FUND RAISING

Position Number
GP179A

Location
Norfolk, VA

Job Summary

The Associate AD - Director of Athletic Development & Operations will oversee the day-to-day operation of the athletic fundraising team including the planning, organization and implementation of the Athletic Annual Fund campaign, manages all aspects of communication, donor relations and stewardship, ticketing, including premium seating, re-seating, parking, hospitality and other donor benefits. This position will supervise the Director of Annual Fund and the Assistant Director of Athletic Donor Relations and Stewardship, and the Director of Premium Seating and Special Events. The Director will maintain a portfolio of annual and major gift donors and will oversee sport specific fundraising for assigned programs. Major gift fundraising will include endowments, capital, planned gifts and sport specific gifts. Annual fundraising will include unrestricted, sport-specific fundraising, revenue share and NIL.

Position Type
FullTime

Type of Recruitment
General Public

Minimum Qualifications

Ability to clearly and effectively communicate the athletic fundraising objectives to all constituents through personal visits, specific campaigns, and special events. Must maintain strong organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member. Must possess a strong work ethic and high integrity.

Master's degree or Bachelor's degree with experience equivalent to a Master's degree.

Considerable progressively responsible experience within athletic development, including annual fund and ticketing.
Some experience with collegiate athletics.

Preferred Qualifications

Postgraduate degree in business administration or sports management preferred.
Some experience in fundraising preferred.

Conditions of Employment

n/a

Job Open Date
07/23/2026

Open Until Filled
No

Application Review Date

Job Close Date
08/06/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required

n/a

Criminal Background Check
The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.

Department Information
* Ladders Estimates

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