Serves as a key member of the Athletics leadership team and acts as a major gift officer for the department, coordinating and attending donor visits, managing solicitation strategies, and setting and achieving annual gift goals.

Provides direct supervision to the athletic marketing, ticketing, and fan engagement/events staffs, ensuring cohesive planning and promotion of athletic events to students, alumni, faculty/staff, parents, and the broader community.

Leads the creation and execution of an exciting and engaging game-day atmosphere for all home events, working collaboratively across units to enhance the overall fan experience.

Manages a comprehensive major gift portfolio, overseeing annual and major gift fundraising campaigns, team-specific initiatives, and booster hospitality efforts at basketball games and other select events.

Monitors all fundraising and revenue-generation activities, regularly reviewing and reporting results against established annual goals to inform strategy and decision-making.

Coordinates annual fund appeals and alumni/parent engagement campaigns in partnership with the Assistant Director of Athletics Annual Giving, ensuring consistent outreach and messaging across constituencies.

Plans and executes fundraising and engagement events both on and off campus, including team fundraising activities, donor gatherings, road events for the department, and the annual athletics golf outing.

Serves as an executive leader of the Retriever Club and as a member of the university’s Major Gifts team, overseeing portfolio assignments, tracking progress, and implementing engagement strategies to expand membership and enhance donor participation.

Leads the planning and implementation of events for former student-athletes, donors, and alumni, strengthening long-term relationships with individuals connected to UMBC Athletics.

Collaborates with academic leadership when donors express interest in supporting academic or broader institutional initiatives, ensuring alignment with university priorities.

Completes additional administrative tasks and departmental projects as assigned by the Director of Athletics, including providing sport supervision responsibilities for at least one varsity sport.

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Five (5) years of experience within sport administration, institutional fundraising, corporate or sales management
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, fellow employees, alumni and the public
• Must possess and maintain a drivers license valid in the State of Maryland and have an acceptable driving record as determined by the University's auto insurance carrier

About University of Maryland, Baltimore County

UMBC is a member of the University System of Maryland and is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. It is a dynamic public research university integrating teaching, research and service to benefit the citizens of Maryland. As an Honors University, the campus offers academically talented students a strong undergraduate liberal arts foundation that prepares them for graduate and professional study, entry into the workforce, and community service and leadership. As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation upon hire showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work. The University of Maryland has made the safety of our students, faculty and staff, and our surrounding communities a top priority. As part of that commitment, the University System of Maryland (USM) recently announced that students, faculty, and staff on USM campuses this fall, including UMBC, are required to be vaccinated against COVID. As a prospective and/or a new employee at UMBC, you will be required to comply with the University’s vaccination protocol. Further information is available at: http...s://covid19.umbc.edu/vaccine/ UMBC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER Please visit our website at https://jobs.umbc.edu/ for additional employment opportunities.

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