Posting Details

Position Information

Position/Classification Title
Athletics Professional, External Affairs Asst/Assoc Athletics Director

Working Title
Director of Development-Athletics

Position Number
712833

FLSA
Exempt

Appointment Type
Permanent - Full Time

Tenure Track
No

FTE
1 = 40 hours/week, 12 months

If time limited, duration date

Department Hiring Range
The salary is competitive and will be determined based on the candidate's educational background, relevant experience, qualifications, and demonstrated expertise.

EEO-1 Category
Professionals

SOC Code
27-3031 - Public Relations Specialists

Position Overview

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The NCCU Department of Athletics' primary purpose is to provide leadership for an NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletics program. The NCCU Department of Athletics places the highest priority on a quality academic and athletic experience as part of the overall education of student- athletes. The Department of Athletics seeks to strengthen the integration of the athletics program objectives with academic development objectives.

Primary Purpose of Position

The Director of Development drives the strategic vision and execution of comprehensive fundraising efforts for the Department of Athletics while serving as a vital member of the Executive Leadership Team.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Proven skills in meeting goals for contributions, corporate sponsorships and major gifts for an Intercollegiate Athletics program. The candidate must possess outstanding oral and written communication skills. Preferred experience in using Raiser's Edge, ticketing system software, and Adobe software packages.

Minimum Education/Experience

A bachelor's degree is required, with a master's degree strongly preferred. Preference will be given to candidates with 3-5 years of frontline development experience in collegiate athletics or higher education advancement.

Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation

N/A

Pre-Employment Requirement

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application.
• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form or those seeking National Guard Preference must attach as NG23A form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting.
• Final candidates are subject to criminal background checks, and education/license verification prior to employment.
• North Carolina Central University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Work Location

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

Function
Management & Operations

Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.

Identifies, cultivates and solicits donor prospects in support of NCCU Athletics to reach annual fundraising goals as set forth by the Director of Athletics in conjunction with the Vice Chancellor of Institutional Advancement. Actively participates with the Office of Institutional Advancement in moves management, prospect screening, and goal setting via regularly scheduled group or individual meetings.

Function
Leadership

Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.

Supervises Development & Corporate operations, undergraduate and graduate interns assigned to the Development Office. Serves as an executive leadership team member & senior staff member of the Department of Athletics

Function
Planning and Organizing

Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.

Plan and implement all aspects of the major and annual gift fundraising program (prospect management from identification through stewardship, events, communications, social media, and volunteer management) for programmatic needs for a department that comprises 15 varsity sports.

Function
Customer Service & Collaboration

Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.

Collaborate with internal compliance teams and external NIL collectives to facilitate fundraising efforts that support student-athlete Revenue Sharing and Name, Image, and Likeness initiatives.

Function
Administrative

Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.

Partner with athletic leadership to educate donors and align fundraising strategies with emerging Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) programs and student-athlete Revenue Sharing (RevShare) initiatives.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
EPA03509P

Open Date
04/30/2026

Priority Applicant Consideration Date

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Date Position Available

Special Instructions to Applicants

For priority consideration, please apply by Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 11:59pm EST .