Position Details

Position Information

Internal Posting?

Posting Number
SP005389P

Position Title
Associate Athletic Director, Development

Division/College
University Foundation

Department
University Development

Location
Moscow, Boise

Posting Context Statement

The Associate Athletic Director for Development is a key leadership position within Idaho Athletics, partnering closely with members of the Athletics Department and the University of Idaho Foundation, to help shape the vision and direction of a growing athletics development program. This position will play a significant role in driving philanthropic support for transformational capital projects, student-athlete scholarships, and institutional NIL initiatives.

Position Overview

This position is responsible for increasing major gift opportunities. Specific responsibilities include management of assigned prospects with cultivation activities, face-to-face visits, proposal development, identification and solicitation of major gifts with an emphasis on gifts of $100,000 or more from individuals, corporations, commodity groups and foundations. This position is a key member of the college/unit fundraising team and works together to achieve fundraising goals for the college/unit and the university.

Duties may include:

• Lead the development and execution of major gift solicitation strategies, including identifying prospects, building cultivation plans and making direct solicitations
• Provide leadership and direction to the development team, including setting clear goals, managing performance and fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment
• Focus on securing gifts of $25,000 or higher
• Monitor and analyze fundraising performance metrics, making data-driven decisions to optimize fundraising strategies and tactics
• Prepare regular reports and updates on fundraising activities, outcomes and projections for the executive team
• Other duties as assigned

Positions at this level typically manage a portfolio of 100 or more major gift prospects and donors. They are expected to make at least 100 strategic moves and 20 solicitations of $25,000 or more. Each year, they are expected to have raised at least $1,500,000.

Unit URL

University of Idaho Foundation | University of IdahoUniversity of Idaho Athletics - Official Athletics Website

Position Qualifications

Required Experience

• Four years in fundraising or related work experience such as high-level sales, marketing or constituent-based outreach
• Working in an environment dependent on developing and maintaining positive relationships

Required Education

• Bachelor's Degree

Required Other

• Ability to travel
• Ability to work nonstandard business hours, including weekends and holidays
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university-owned vehicles

Additional Preferred

• Master's Degree
• Experience with volunteer boards and committees
• Familiarity with database computer systems and applications, preferably customer relationship management systems
• Public relations or marketing experience
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, using proper grammar and punctuation as demonstrated in application materials
• Knowledge of development activities, preferably in higher education
• Experience working in fundraising within an NCAA Division I Athletic Department
• Extensive major gift fundraising experience

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• None

Degree Requirement
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire

Posting Information

FLSA Status
Exempt

Employee Category
Exempt

Pay Range
$100,000 annually or higher, commensurate with experience

Type of Appointment
Fiscal Year

FTE

1

Full Time/Part Time
Full Time

Funding

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.
No

Posting Date
07/29/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is not offering Visa sponsorship.To receive first consideration, please submit a letter of qualificationsand current resume no later than Aug 12th.
In your letter of qualifications ( human-resources-letter-of-qualification-template.docx ) using details and examples, please address all of the required and preferred qualifications for this position and how your experience and skills align.

If you would like to see the full job description, please contact Christy Day at [email protected].

Applicant Resources
https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources

Background Check Statement

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.