Associate Athletics Director-Development Operations

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1. Students are our top priority.

2. We strive for excellence.

3. We thrive on diversity.

4. We celebrate collaboration.

5. We champion innovation.

6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.

7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.

8. We act ethically.

9. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

The Associate Athletics Director Development Operations will oversee and help plan and implement a comprehensive fundraising operation measured against competitive peer groups, the Atlantic Coast Conference and other Power 5 institutions. Specifically, the individual will have oversight of day-to-day operations, communications, stewardship, and events, and work in tandem with the GT Athletics fundraising team. Will establish operational excellence and efficiencies that support the GT Athletics fundraising team. This role will manage the relationship between the Alexander Tharpe Team and other campus units and will serve as a presence in the absence of the Executive Director for all internal meetings. This role will partner with the Office of Developments Donor Experience and Operations team to ensure compliance with Office of Development and USG policies and procedures related to events, communications, stewardship opportunities, and operational plans. The Associate AD for Operations will serve as the primary contact for Alexander-Tharpe Board Members, and will have managerial oversight of Business Operations, Stewardship, and Events.

This position will supervise: Assigned Staff

Job Duty 1 - Reports to the Executive Director, leading strategic thinking, direction, and assists with management of all operations including, business and gift management, events, stewardship, web management and engagement, and information technology
Job Duty 2 - Liaison with other entities across the Institute and affiliates with shared platforms, vendor contracts, and information technology
Job Duty 3 - Works in tandem with Georgia Tech Athletics Chief of Staff and Executive Assistant, ensure alignment of scheduling and production of proper briefing materials for all high-level external constituents and donors for Athletics Director, Executive Director or other as assigned
Job Duty 4 - Oversight of events, annually evaluating event planning and effectiveness, and communicating across GTAA including but not limited to GTAA Facilities and marketing
Job Duty 5 - Assist Executive Director in development officer activity management, performance, and prospect management, including but not limited to: scorecards, expense management and reporting and fulfillment of Institute Development processes and pipeline management. Assist Executive Director with strategic leadership and operational excellence across gift administration.
Job Duty 6 - Assist Executive Director, Athletic Director, and other leadership entities in growth strategy in total commitments annually, cash received annually, and donor participation
Job Duty 7 - Primary contact for database operations and analytics, interfacing with other Institute units and affiliates as directed, including but not limited to the Georgia Tech Foundation and Alumni Relations. Ensure that data requests and reporting needs are met with timely, consistent and accurate provision of information
Job Duty 8 - Oversee or assign management of student and volunteers as needed, budgeted, and allowed
Job Duty 9 - Assist in creating working relationships with staff from the Alexander-Tharpe Fund and other units across Georgia Tech Athletics and the Institute

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Experience
Five or more years of job-related experience in a philanthropic role consisting of any combination of donor relations, gift administration, and events

$102,088 - $120,000 annually

ABILITIES
o The job requires occasional travel up to 10% or more of the time
o Ability to think strategically, and communicate clearly and effectively
o Proven ability to manage or articulate a sound knowledge base of philanthropic operations and all
related functions

KNOWLEDGE
o An understanding of higher education philanthropic operations, specifically college athletics
o Experience in gift administration, project management, scorecard development utilizing Microsoft
office products
o Familiarity and working knowledge of philanthropic database systems, including but not limited to
Blackbaud, Salesforce, as well as ticketing systems of Ticketmaster and Paciolian

SKILLS
o Working knowledge of Adobe suite products
o Demonstrated skills with Microsoft office suite
o Excellent interpersonal relationship development

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

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This is a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time
This position does not require security clearance.

Successful candidate must be able to pass a position of trust + Education background check. Please visit http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening