As the advancement officer for athletics, in collaboration with the Shepherd University Office of Advancement is responsible for independently planning and executing a comprehensive and complex strategy to promote and optimize philanthropic support to SU Athletics from prospects locally and regionally including solicitation of major gifts, annual giving, development of corporate sponsorships and planned giving instruments. Job duties: - Serve as member of the athletics department senior administrative staff; involved with long and short-term planning, development of policies, development of the budget, etc. - On behalf of the Vice President for Athletics, develops, facilitates implementation and ensures adherence to policies, procedures, and protocols for all facets of the ex