Posting Details

Applications will be accepted until midnight (Eastern Time Zone) on the 'Posting End Date' shown below.

Position Information

Business Title
Director of Development, Major Giving/Associate Athletics Director

Applications Accepted From
Public: Open to the Public

Special Instructions to Applicants

To apply, please complete and submit the online application and be prepared to attach 3 separate documents: current resume, cover Letter, and a list of 3 professional references with current contact information, including email addresses. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, please apply by 11:59 p.m. EST on the close date.

This position is eligible for the following benefits:
medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement.

Posting Number
2016521T

Job Description Summary

Department Summary

The Director of Development, Major Giving / Associate Athletics Director serves as a major gifts officer for Intercollegiate Athletics at Ohio University, working within University Advancement to build and manage a robust portfolio of prospective major donors. Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Major Giving, this role is responsible for identifying, cultivating, and soliciting individual, corporate, and foundation prospects; developing strategic development plans; coordinating donor stewardship efforts; and collaborating with internal teams such as Gift Planning, Annual Giving, and Corporate and Foundation Relations. The Director also manages development travel, organizes key events, and fosters alumni engagement to advance athletics and university-wide philanthropic goals.

In addition to direct fundraising, the Director acts as a strategic advisor and liaison between athletics leadership and potential supporters. This includes aligning development priorities with university and athletics strategic plans, coordinating proposal development and cultivation activities, and overseeing relationships with faculty, staff, and external relations personnel. The role emphasizes collaboration, strategic planning, and proactive engagement to build sustainable donor pipelines and secure significant financial commitments in support of Ohio University's mission.

Position Profile

Works collaboratively to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward principal gifts from critical, high profile prospects/donors that will enhance university-wide priorities. Designs and implements strategic fundraising plans through collaboration for academic units, regional campuses and complex markets. Manages constituency programs. Cultivates relationships with alumni, donors, foundations, and corporations to support the University's mission. Ensures the University has the resources necessary for growth and engages the community to advance its long-term goals.

Level Summary

Regularly serves as a technical leader, expert, or program manager for complex functions or initiatives that require deep subject-matter knowledge. Significantly impacts the department by directly contributing to its performance and success.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Provides leadership to projects or initiatives. May have a limited number of direct reports.

Fiscal Responsibilities

May be responsible for budget for projects or initiatives.

Problem Solving

Leads problem-solving efforts across various challenges.

Independence of Action

Operates with high autonomy and is trusted to make decisions.

Communication and Collaboration

Frequently collaborates cross-functionally and represents the team in meetings with internal and external stakeholders. Influences decision-making.

Physical Requirements

This role is primarily desk-based and involves extensive use of desktop computers. Occasionally, the job may require travel to attend meetings and programs.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 8 or more years of related professional experience, or equivalent education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree and a minimum of 6 years of fundraising or college athletics development experience.

Department
University Advancement

Pay Rate

Target hiring range for this role is $68,299 to $92,205 and the final offer will be commensurate with the candidate's education and experience in relation to the minimum qualifications for the position.

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Pay Grade
19

Pay Range
$68,299.00-$117,127.00

FLSA Status
Exempt

Job Category
Administrative at-will appointment

Employment Type
full-time regular

Job Family
Development & Inst. Advancement

Job Sub Family
Major Gifts

Job Level
IC4

Job Open Date
09/28/2026

Posting End Date
10/14/2026

Planning Unit
Vice President for University Advancement

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm.
Some after hours will be required.

Months
12 month

Campus
Athens, Ohio

Expected hours worked per week
40.00

Expected duration of assignment

Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.
Bo Richardson, [email protected] 740-593-1908