Posting Details

Posting Summary

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Posting Number
STA00450PO26

Job Family
Alumni Relations and Development

Job Function
Development

USC Market Title
Major Gifts Officer

Link to USC Market Title
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/131997

Job Level
P2 - Professional

Business Title (Internal Title)
Associate Athletic Director for Development and Strategic Partnerships

Campus
Upstate

Work County
Spartanburg

College/Division
USC Upstate College/Division Level

Department
UPS University Advancement

State Pay Range
G11

USC Market Range
MRJ - $76,904 $96,130 $115,356

Anticipated Hiring Range
$76,904 - $84,000; Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Location of Vacancy
USC Upstate, Spartanburg, SC

Part/Full Time
Full Time

Hours per Week
37.5

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday; 8:30am - 5pm; Some evenings and weekends as needed are required.

Basis
12 months

Job Search Category

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

Associate Athletic Director for Development and Strategic Partnerships
University of South Carolina Upstate
STA00450PO26
Spartanburg, SC

Under limited supervision, reporting to the Vice Chancellor for University Advancement (VCUA) with dotted-line reporting to the Vice Chancellor and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, the Associate Athletic Director for Development and Strategic Partnerships will be responsible for the coordination and management of a comprehensive and ongoing revenue generation program through major gifts fundraising and corporate sponsorships for intercollegiate athletics. Responsibilities include active engagement internally by working with university colleagues in cultivating corporate and foundation prospective donors, individuals, and alumni. Partners with colleagues to identify, cultivate and complete proposals / solicitations from prospective prospects. Proactively provides follow-up and stewardship on completed gifts.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 2 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials

Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT donor database preferred. Graduate degree preferred. Experience working in NCAA Division I, II, or III athletics, professional sports, collegiate athletics development, or a comparable revenue-focused environment.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

A good driving record and successful background check are required. Appropriate knowledge of principles and methods of planning and conducting a comprehensive corporate and foundation philanthropy fundraising program. Track record of visiting and qualifying donors/prospects. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with faculty, alumni, donors, students, volunteers, businesses and the general public. Outstanding oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to travel, work evenings and weekends, as required. Effective computer experience including database operation and word processing.

Job Duties

Job Duty

Create innovative partnership, sponsorship, and NIL fundraising opportunities that align with institutional values, athletics department priorities, student-athlete needs, and partner objectives, while collaborating closely with athletics staff, advancement personnel, university leadership, compliance, NIL stakeholders, and external partners to increase philanthropic support, expand student-athlete NIL-related resources, and strengthen long-term relationships. Build and maintain strong connections with corporate partners, donors, alumni, community leaders, campus partners, and NIL-related supporters; represent the athletics department at university, community, alumni, donor, corporate, and NIL-focused events; and ensure all sponsorship, partnership, fundraising, and NIL-related commitments are fulfilled professionally, accurately, and in accordance with applicable agreements, institutional expectations, and relevant NIL policies and regulations.

Essential Function
Yes

Percentage of Time
35

Job Duty

Meets process performance goals set and established by the VCUA that include individual and team goals. These goals include a set number of personal visits, with a focus on prospect identification and qualification as well as solicitations, with a focus on gift closures selected at the beginning of the fiscal year.

Essential Function
Yes

Percentage of Time
30

Job Duty

Solicits prospective donors, including individuals, foundations, and corporations in coordination with the VCUA and AD for intercollegiate athletics. Number of solicitations are set and established by the VCUA and documented within an Opportunity in Blackbaud RE-NXT. Adheres to Prospect Development policies and procedures.

Essential Function
Yes

Percentage of Time
20

Job Duty

Serves as a member of the overall advancement team by collaborating with colleagues across disciplines on donor strategies. Develops an annual plan of work, including specific fundraising and stewardship strategies, prospect research and development. Prepares reports and other required information as requested.

Essential Function
Yes

Percentage of Time
10

Job Duty

Accepts and implements other specific assignments as directed.

Essential Function
Yes

Percentage of Time
5

Position Attributes

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive
No

Hazardous weather category
Non-Essential

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies
1

Desired Start Date
07/01/2026

Job Open Date
06/15/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

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 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

Quicklink for Posting
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/207511