Assistant/Associate Director, Athletics Annual Giving

Boston College Introduction

Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,654 full-time undergraduates and 5,072 graduate and professional students. Ranked 37 among national universities, Boston College has 923 full-time and 1,336 FTE faculty, 2,822 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.9 billion.

Job Description

As we enter the third year of the public phase of Soaring Higher: the Campaign for Boston College, we invite you to join our community. Driven by our mission in ways that advance the university for years to come, priority areas for this $3B comprehensive campaign include Financial Aid, Academics, and Student Life.

Based on a fundamental Jesuit tenet of developing the whole person, University Advancement is large enough to benefit from many campus resources, yet small enough to be agile and creative in supporting all associates. With an average tenure of close to 10 years at Boston College, our 250-person centralized organizational structure offers a variety of roles across fundraising, alumni relations, operations, and communications and engagement.  We invest in the professional growth of every staff member through individual and team-based programs. Likewise, we aim to attract the very best, seeking team members who are as ambitious and as committed to our team as we are. We value a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging while actively promoting team members who contribute to the success of University Advancement.

See below the current opportunity to begin (or return to!) your Boston College experience!

The Assistant/Associate Director, Athletics Annual Giving reports to the Director Athletics Annual Giving & Operations/Assistant Athletics Director. This role is responsible for increasing annual gifts from undergraduate alumni, parents, and friends capable of gifts greater than $1,000 and up to $24,999 to Boston College through personal outreach, with the goal of increasing annual, unrestricted, current-use cash. The Assistant Director manages a portfolio of prospective donors and premium seat holders and is expected to meet specific goals for contacts and completed solicitations. Additionally, the Assistant/Associate Director will help lead donor benefit fulfillment, including but not limited to premium seating, parking, and tickets, as well as database management and general support for inquiries made through the main line and team channels.  The Assistant/Associate Director will work with the Assistant Athletics Director to develop and support a comprehensive strategy in alignment with Athletics Development team goals, including annual giving, development operations, and other duties as assigned. This position includes significant weekends and evening responsibilities. Local and regional travel will be determined by the portfolio and goals set by team leadership.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The salary range for this position is listed according to the levels listed below, with the final salary based on various factors, including the candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and internal equity considerations.

Associate Director: 3 - 4 years of experience $110,300 - $137,900
Associate Director: 2 - 3 years of experience $99,900 – $124,850

Boston College Introduction

Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,654 full-time undergraduates and 5,072 graduate and professional students. Ranked 37 among national universities, Boston College has 923 full-time and 1,336 FTE faculty, 2,822 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.9 billion.

Job Description

As we enter the third year of the public phase of Soaring Higher: the Campaign for Boston College, we invite you to join our community. Driven by our mission in ways that advance the university for years to come, priority areas for this $3B comprehensive campaign include Financial Aid, Academics, and Student Life.

Based on a fundamental Jesuit tenet of developing the whole person, University Advancement is large enough to benefit from many campus resources, yet small enough to be agile and creative in supporting all associates. With an average tenure of close to 10 years at Boston College, our 250-person centralized organizational structure offers a variety of roles across fundraising, alumni relations, operations, and communications and engagement.  We invest in the professional growth of every staff member through individual and team-based programs. Likewise, we aim to attract the very best, seeking team members who are as ambitious and as committed to our team as we are. We value a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging while actively promoting team members who contribute to the success of University Advancement.

See below the current opportunity to begin (or return to!) your Boston College experience!

The Assistant/Associate Director, Athletics Annual Giving reports to the Director Athletics Annual Giving & Operations/Assistant Athletics Director. This role is responsible for increasing annual gifts from undergraduate alumni, parents, and friends capable of gifts greater than $1,000 and up to $24,999 to Boston College through personal outreach, with the goal of increasing annual, unrestricted, current-use cash. The Assistant Director manages a portfolio of prospective donors and premium seat holders and is expected to meet specific goals for contacts and completed solicitations. Additionally, the Assistant/Associate Director will help lead donor benefit fulfillment, including but not limited to premium seating, parking, and tickets, as well as database management and general support for inquiries made through the main line and team channels.  The Assistant/Associate Director will work with the Assistant Athletics Director to develop and support a comprehensive strategy in alignment with Athletics Development team goals, including annual giving, development operations, and other duties as assigned. This position includes significant weekends and evening responsibilities. Local and regional travel will be determined by the portfolio and goals set by team leadership.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The salary range for this position is listed according to the levels listed below, with the final salary based on various factors, including the candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and internal equity considerations.

Associate Director: 3 - 4 years of experience $110,300 - $137,900
Associate Director: 2 - 3 years of experience $99,900 – $124,850
Assistant Director: 1- 2 years of experience $61,050 - $76, 300 

Requirements

The positions require a Bachelor’s degree. At the Assistant Director level, a minimum of one year’s experience in college athletics, a higher education advancement-related position, or related field required. At the Associate Director (Level 1): Minimum two years’ experience in college athletics, a higher education advancement-related position, or related field required. Proven experience closing gifts in the $1,000 - $10,000 range. At the Associate Director (Level 2): Minimum three years’ experience in college athletics, a higher education advancement-related position, or related field required. Proven experience closing gifts in the $10,000 - $25,000 range.

Frequent evening and weekend work is required. Attendance at all home football games (6) is required and select basketball and hockey games (30+) will also be necessary to be successful. In addition, attendance at periodic special events and a valid Massachusetts driver’s license are required. A demonstrated ability to speak and write persuasively about higher education and the Jesuit tradition is expected. Proficiency with technology and relevant software applications, such as Google Mail (Gmail), MS Word, MS Excel, and PowerPoint.

Must be a team player who is highly motivated and dedicated to the goals of advancing higher education and have an appreciation for Jesuit Catholic education and the goals and values of Boston College.

The office of University Advancement supports the mission of Boston College by promoting a culture of inclusion that values each individual. Our recruiting practices support that commitment to build teams reflecting our community: students, alumni, parents and friends of Boston College.

Closing Statement

Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility:

• Tuition remission for Employees
• Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements
• Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Low-Cost Life Insurance
• Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans
• Paid Holidays Annually
• Generous Sick and Vacation Pay
• Additional benefits can be found on https://www.bc.edu/employeehandbook

Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process.

Boston College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category, including disability and protected veteran status. Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://www.bc.edu/nondiscrimination.

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