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Position Number998576Functional TitleDirector of the Spartan ClubPosition TypeStaffPosition EclassE2 - SAAO II 12 Month Leave EarningUniversity Information

UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is 1 of only 57 doctoral institutions recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both higher research activity and community engagement. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC System institutions, UNC Greensboro is one of the most diverse universities in the state with 20,000+ students, and 3,000+ faculty and staff members representing 90+ nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 125 areas of study, as well as 74 master’s and 32 doctoral programs, UNC Greensboro is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit

Intercollegiate Athletics purpose continues to be discovering and developing champions in life. We strive to foster a culture of integrity and excellence across our 17 programs, offering the highest quality experience for student-athletes.

We are committed to academic and athletic excellence. We expect to win championships. We expect to honor students for their academic achievements. We will continue to work every day to make this community proud and ensure that the Spartans are in fact Greensboro’s hometown team. We will embrace a culture that is clear and consistent in its priorities.

Position Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to manage all aspects of the day to day operations of the Spartan Club and to partner with alumni, friends, parents, coaches, administrators, faculty and businesses, to achieve all goals related to the Athletic Scholarship Fund and Team Enrichment Funds.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum four years experience in fundraising or a closely related/comparable field.
• Experienced relationship builder with excellent communication skills and the ability to be responsive, resourceful and relationship oriented.
• Knowledge of computer systems for prospect, donor, and ticketing management.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends with willingness to travel.
• Substantial experience and success in sales, philanthropic fundraising and project management.
• Background in higher education and athletic department operations.

Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and CertificatesPreferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants have the option to provide the names, email addresses, and phone numbers of up to three (3) contacts to provide Letters of Recommendation, in the References section of the electronic application. These contacts will be solicited by the SpartanTalent system via email, and asked to provide a confidential Letter of Recommendation on behalf of the applicant. This will occur after the applicant has successfully submitted his/her application.

Applicants are required to upload the following documents with their electronic application:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References

Applicants are required to upload a list of references of at least three (3) professional references that includes:

• Name
• Company Name
• Type of reference (Professional, Supervisor,
  Colleague, Academic or Personal). One (1) of those references will need to be a current or previous supervisor.
• Email Address
• Contact Phone Number

Applications are not successfully submitted until an online confirmation number has been received at the end of the application process.

Recruitment RangeCommensurate Upon ExperienceOrg #-DepartmentIntercollegiate Athletics - 85001Job Open Date08/05/2019For Best Consideration DateJob Close DateOpen Until FilledYesFTE1.000Type of AppointmentPermanentIf time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.Number of Months per Year12FLSAExemptKey Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Percentage Of Time50%Key Responsibility

Annual Fundraising

Essential Tasks

• Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward individuals believed to have potential to make major and leadership gifts from alumni, parents, friends, corporations, and staff.
• Create strategic fundraising and campaign plan for Athletics in conjunctions with University Advancement and Athletics Director.
• Sustain level of major gift activity commensurate with performance expectations and prepare detailed and timely contact reports of all visits
• Manage the budget to achieve all goals for the Athletic Scholarship Fund

Key Responsibilities

Percentage Of Time20%Key Responsibility

Committee Supervision

Essential Tasks

• In conjunction with the Senior Associate AD for Advancement and the Athletic Director, organize the activities of the Spartan Club Executive Committee and serve as the primary facilitator of its efforts.
• Provide leadership and strategic direction for Spiro’s Ball, the Spartan Club’s annual marquee silent and live auction event; will also serve as primary manager of the Spiro’s Ball Committee.
• Directs all activities of the Athletic Hall of Fame Committee.

Key Responsibilities

Percentage Of Time20%Key Responsibility

Communications

Essential Tasks

• Serve as the primary partner to all head coaches to develop strategic initiatives to engage alumni, family and friends with the goal of growing support for team specific Enrichment Funds.
• Coordinate all letter writing efforts.
• Work with specific sport programs to communicate their specific programatic priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Percentage Of Time10%Key Responsibility

Commitment to Compliance

Essential Tasks

Must abide by all federal, state, University and NCAA rules and regulations to ensure compliance.

ADA Checklist

ADA Checklist

R for Rare (0-30%), O for Occasional (30-60%), F for Frequent (60-90%), C for Constant (90-100%).

Physical EffortFinger Dexterity - O, Reading - F, Writing - F, Hearing - F, Talking - F, Standing - O, Sitting - O, Lifting-0-30 lbs. - O, Bending - OWork EnvironmentNight/Dark - O, Inside - F, Outside - OApplicant DocumentsRequired Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References

Optional Documents

1. Reference Letter 1
2. Reference Letter 2
3. Reference Letter 3
4. Unofficial Transcript(s)

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Please indicate how you learned of this vacant position for which you are applying:
   • CAA
   • NCAA Arts
   • ICFAD
   • SECCAC
   • Arts Council of the African Studies Association
   • Professional Job Board
   • InsideHigherEd
   • Social Media
   • Networking
   • UNCGjobsearch website
   • Other
2. If you selected "Other", please provide the name of the resource here.

   (Open Ended Question)

3. * Are you eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Do you have a bachelor's degree?
   • Yes
   • No
5. * Do you have a master's degree?
   • Yes
   • No
6. * Are you knowledgeable of NCAA rules and regulations as they apply to Division I college athletics?
   • Yes
   • No