Assistant Athletic Director, Major Gifts at University of Pittsburgh – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Assistant Athletic Director, Major Gifts

Athletics Administration - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26001652)

The University of Pittsburgh Athletics Department invites applications for the Assistant Athletic Director, Major Gifts — a key leadership role within the Pitt Athletics development team. This position is responsible for driving philanthropic growth by designing and executing comprehensive major gift strategies that advance the department's mission and long-term priorities.

The Assistant Athletic Director, Major Gifts will manage a portfolio of high-capacity donors and prospects, building meaningful relationships that inspire transformational giving. This individual will lead the full lifecycle of major gift fundraising — from identification and cultivation to solicitation and stewardship — while collaborating closely with senior leadership to align engagement strategies with institutional goals.

Job Summary

Directs the creation and implementation of strategies that deepen the relationship between all principal-gift level donors, prospects, the University, and UPMC. Manages a portfolio of high-capacity donors and prospects. Leads team and oversees the active involvement of senior leadership in the implementation and execution of principal gifts strategy and engagement. Manages budgets and evaluates program success.

Essential Functions

•Leads the creation and implementation of strategies that deepen the relationship between all principal-gift level donors, prospects and the University; supports an overall exceptional engagement experience for donors and key leadership volunteers.

•Manages a portfolio of high-capacity donors and prospects.

•Oversees the active involvement of the Chancellor and senior leadership of the University and UPMC in the implementation and execution of principal gifts strategy and engagement.

•Manages annual operating plans and budgets supporting program priorities and assesses program strengths and weaknesses in relation to objectives.

Physical Effort

Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Director - Principal Gifts

Job Family: Philanthropy & Engagement

Job Sub Family: Major & Principal Gifts

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 7

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Additional details about Required Licensure/Certification: Collegiate Athletics experience strongly preferred. An equivalent combination of work experience and high-level playing experience may be substituted at the discretion of the University.

Work Schedule: Varies

Work Arrangement: On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.

Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications

Relocation_Offered: Yes

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable

Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter

Optional Documents: Not Applicable