Associate Athletic Director, Development

Posting Number: SP P

Division/College: University Foundation

Department: University Development

Location: Moscow, Boise

Posting Context Statement

The Associate Athletic Director for Development is a key leadership position within Idaho Athletics, partnering closely with members of the Athletics Department and the University of Idaho Foundation, to help shape the vision and direction of a growing athletics development program. This position will play a significant role in driving philanthropic support for transformational capital projects, student-athlete scholarships, and institutional NIL initiatives.

Position Overview

This position is responsible for increasing major gift opportunities. Specific responsibilities include management of assigned prospects with cultivation activities, face-to-face visits, proposal development, identification and solicitation of major gifts with an emphasis on gifts of $100,000 or more from individuals, corporations, commodity groups and foundations. This position is a key member of the college/unit fundraising team and works together to achieve fundraising goals for the college/unit and the university.

Duties May Include

• Lead the development and execution of major gift solicitation strategies, including identifying prospects, building cultivation plans and making direct solicitations
• Provide leadership and direction to the development team, including setting clear goals, managing performance and fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment
• Focus on securing gifts of $25,000 or higher
• Monitor and analyze fundraising performance metrics, making data-driven decisions to optimize fundraising strategies and tactics
• Prepare regular reports and updates on fundraising activities, outcomes and projections for the executive team
• Other duties as assigned

Positions at this level typically manage a portfolio of 100 or more major gift prospects and donors. They are expected to make at least 100 strategic moves and 20 solicitations of $25,000 or more. Each year, they are expected to have raised at least $1,500,000.

Required Experience

• Four years in fundraising or related work experience such as high-level sales, marketing or constituent-based outreach
• Working in an environment dependent on developing and maintaining positive relationships

Required Education

• Bachelor's Degree

Required Other

• Ability to travel
• Ability to work nonstandard business hours, including weekends and holidays
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university-owned vehicles

Additional Preferred

• Master's Degree
• Experience with volunteer boards and committees
• Familiarity with database computer systems and applications, preferably customer relationship management systems
• Public relations or marketing experience
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, using proper grammar and punctuation as demonstrated in application materials
• Knowledge of development activities, preferably in higher education
• Experience working in fundraising within an NCAA Division I Athletic Department
• Extensive major gift fundraising experience

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• None

Degree Requirement

Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Employee Category:

Exempt

Pay Range:

$100,000 annually or higher, commensurate with experience

Type of Appointment:

Fiscal Year

Fte

1

Full Time/Part Time:

Full Time

Funding

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy:

No

Posting Date:

07/29/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Background Check Statement

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.