Associate Athletics Director for Donor Engagement and Operations (Administrator I)

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to strengthen donor relationships, satisfaction, and philanthropic impact.
• Serve as a primary liaison for high-level donors and partner with development officers to align engagement with major gift strategies.
• Manage donor benefits, premium seating, hospitality programs, and related policies.
• Oversee donor engagement operations, including staff management, budget management, and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with Gift Administration to ensure accurate gift processing, documentation, and effective use of engagement technology platforms.
• Support campaign initiatives through strategic engagement and event activation.
• Direct donor-facing communications and ensure consistent branding and messaging across all donor engagement channels.
• Foster a high-performing, service-oriented team culture.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA, conference, and University rules, with a proven commitment to compliance, institutional control, ethical conduct, and timely reporting of violations.
• Proven experience engaging donors with credibility, professionalism, and sound judgment.
• Demonstrated operational mastery with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Proven success working collaboratively and adapting to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing collegiate athletics and student-athlete success.
• Experience in event planning, project management, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience with Ellucian and TicketMaster or similar CRMs is preferred.

Benefits

The expected hiring salary for this position ranges from $100,000 to $110,000 annually. SDSU provides a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Generous leave benefits: 15 paid holidays, 24 vacation days, and 12 sick days per year.
• Retirement security: Benefit from a CalPERS defined benefit pension plan, with reciprocity with the UC Retirement Plan, plus retiree healthcare benefits.
• Comprehensive health coverage: Access a variety of health, dental, and vision plans at no or low cost to you.
• Educational opportunities: Take advantage of the California State University system fee reduction program for yourself or a qualified dependent.
• Voluntary benefits: Opt into additional benefits like Auto & Home Insurance, Life and Disability Insurances, a Legal Plan, Pet Insurance, and the ScholarShare 529 Plan for college savings.