Job Title: Administrative Analyst / Specialist, ExemptII - Athletics Development

Working Title: Assistant Director, Development & External Operations

Job ID: 1522

Full-Time - Regular

This is a one year probationary position.

Anticipated Hiring Range

$4,631 - $4,800 / Month

Work Schedule

Irregular Work Schedule.

Exempt II Skill Level.

Application Deadline: March 3, 2008

Position Summary

This position is a Senior Administrative position within the Department of Athletics at San Francisco State University. The individual will oversee all athletic department development activities. The responsibilities consist of planing, directing and cultivating the fundraising program for intercollegiate athletics including the coordination and monitoring of individual team development projects. As the Assistant Director of Development and External Operations, this position will provide leadership of the annual giving program, major gifts, corporate sponsorship, alumni relations, special events, volunteerism, stewardship and external marketing and promotion. Additionally, this position promotes development in the community, establishes contacts with alumni and works with the Office of University Advancement to coordinate the Department of Athletics fundraising activities. The position may be assigned supervision of athletic personnel and programs.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent training and administrative work experience.

Work experience: 2+ years of substantial development and/or fundraising experience. A proven record of accomplishment in regards to development and fundraising is preferred.

Specialized Knowledge: Understanding of the academic and athletic enterprise and the ability to articulate these values internally and externally.

Skills: Research, development and evaluation of policies/programs; collection, evaluation, interpretation of data; develop sound conclusions; make appropriate recommendations; expertise in investigating/analyzing problems with broad impact and/or implications; use of judgment and discretion.

Specialized Skills: expertise in MS Office, knowledge/use of PC, Windows operating system, the Internet, University Development databases; effective organizational/analytical, writing/verbal/presentation and editing skills, including experience in developing and writing proposals; excellent interpersonal/communication skills.

Abilities: Take initiative; independently plan/organize/coordinate work; anticipate problems; use creativity and ingenuity; work additional hours to meet critical deadlines and complete projects/assignments; interpret/organize/present information/ideas effectively; recruit/lead/motivate/train schedule work of volunteers and others; recommend strategy to enhance employee performance.

Specialized abilities: Independently handle a large number of fundraising and alumni relations activities; build productive Athletic Department programs; establish goals and objective; develop/implement strategies; work with volunteers.

Preferred Qualifications

Three+ years experience in fundraising or related/applicable experience.

A proven record of accomplishment in regards to development and fundraising.

Ability to demonstrate and implemented a successful in special gifts donor cultivation, solicitation and special events.

Skills and ability to work effectively with volunteers.

Demonstrated skills to initiate programmatic activities and events to support Athletic Department development and alumni relations goals.

Candidate must have a strong interest in the development and welfare of student-athletes

CSUEU Position

Eligible and qualified on-campus applicants, currently in bargaining units 2, 5, 7, and 9 are given hiring preference.

How To Apply

Submit an application and/or resume and cover letter (optional) describing your specific qualifications for that position. A San Francisco State University Staff/Administrator job application and/or resume is required for each job posting. All application material(s) must include the job posting number. Applicants who do not submit an application will be required to complete one at the time of interview. All applicants must submit a SF State job application and/or resume with an original signature for each job posting. To be considered, each application material must be submitted in person or through US mail and received in Human Resources prior to 5:00 p.m. on the application deadline date. San Francisco State University does not accept on-line, e-mail, or faxed application materials at this time.

A SF State Staff/Administrator Application is required for each position. For a Word copy of the Staff/Administrator application, cut and paste the following internet address into your web browser:

http://www.sfsu.edu/~hrwww/online_forms/employment/sfsu_staff_admin_app.doc

For a PDF version of the Staff/Administrator application, copy and paste the following internet address into your web browser:

http://www.sfsu.edu/~hrwww/online_forms/employment/sfsu_staff_admin_app.pdf

Mail application material to: San Francisco State University, Human Resources, Safety & Risk Management, Attn: Employment, ADM 252, San Francisco, CA 94132- 4252. The Human Resources office is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and can be reached at (415) 338-1872 or (415) 338-1873. TDD: (415) 338-3040.

SF State is an Equal Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act employer and has a strong commitment to the principles of diversity.