June 1, 2009

POSITION VACANCY

POSITION TITLE: Assistant Athletic Director, Major Gifts

DEPARTMENT: Intercollegiate Athletics

CATEGORY: Full-time, Exempt (100036)

UNIVERSITY: The University of Maryland is among the most comprehensive and successful athletic programs in the United States with 27 sports and an annual expense budget of approximately $55 million. The University is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is located on a beautiful campus located eight miles north of the nation's capital and near Columbia, Maryland, which was recently listed as the #4 "Best Place to Live" by Money Magazine. The Athletic Program has won 18 national championships over the last 15 years and is a charter member of the Atlantic Coast Conference. Currently, 92 of the University's academic programs are ranked in their respective Top 25 nationally. The Development Unit is located in the 440,000 sq. ft. Comcast Center, built in 2002.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Assistant Athletics Director for Major Gifts reports to the Associate AD for Major Gifts and is one of 13 full-time staff members in athletics development. This individual is responsible for developing key relationships with prospects and donors rated with a giving capacity of $100,000 or more. The successful candidate will have a visible role in the athletics development program, working as a member of the senior development team to meet or exceed the fund raising goals for the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics in Great Expectations: The Campaign for Maryland, the University's $1 billion fund raising effort. The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics has raised $54 million of their $133 million goal in the campaign for facility improvement, scholarships and special projects. Responsibilities include identifying prospects; creating and implementing cultivation, successful solicitation and stewardship strategies; managing a portfolio of 150-200 prospects and donors; serving as the lead staff person on various campaign components; developing supporting communications and marketing materials; and other duties as assigned. This position involves local and occasional out-of-state travel.

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree required. Minimally seven years of fundraising and/or other external related experience, with a proven record of achievement. Candidate must be a skilled presenter with excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills. Basic computer literacy is required, with experience in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Paciolan preferred, but not required. High energy level and the ability to work athletics events during nights and weekends are required.

SALARY: Commensurate with experience

POSITION AVAILABLE: Position to start on or around July 1, 2009

APPLICATION: For best consideration, email a cover letter, current resume and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references to:

Mr. John Vengroski Assistant Athletic Director, Human Resources 2609 Comcast Center College Park, MD 20742 FAX: 301-314-7149 Email: terpjobs-athletics@umd.edu The University of Maryland is an EEO/AA employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.