Senior Associate Athletic Director for Development

Senior Associate Athletics Director for Development
(Administrator II)

Compensation and Benefits


The anticipated salary hiring range is up to $10,000 - $13,000 per month, commensurate with qualifications and experience. This is a CSU Management Personnel Plan (MPP) position.


The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), sick and vacation time, and 15 paid holidays a year. Eligible employees are also able to participate in the fee waiver education program. A summary of benefit information can be found here .

Job Summary


Leads and manages all development and fundraising activities for the Department of Athletics, including supervision of fundraising staff within The Bulldog Foundation. The Bulldog Foundation is a separate non-profit organization that is responsible for providing funding for scholarships, student-athlete recruitment, development, and retention, athletic facilities, and other strategic initiatives that help Bulldog student-athletes succeed in the classroom, compete at the highest level, and thrive in life.

This position is required to ensure that the department and staff operate in compliance with all policies, rules, and procedures of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Pac-12 Conference, Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), California State University (CSU), and California State University, Fresno.

This position reports directly to the Director of Athletics and works in partnership with University Advancement to ensure coordination of prospect identification, assignment, cultivation, solicitation, gift acknowledgment, and stewardship. This position also serves as the primary liaison with The Bulldog Foundation Board of Directors.

Key Qualifications

• Proven ability to develop donor relationships and successfully solicit major gifts.
• A deep appreciation of and passion for the mission and aspirations of Fresno State Athletics as well as the ability to articulate its uniqueness, importance, and relevance to all constituencies.
• Successful record of personally cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major individual and institutional donors at high six- and seven-figure levels.
• The ability to inspire philanthropic support from high-net-worth individuals, corporations, and major foundations.
• Proven success building or expanding a comprehensive, sustainable fundraising enterprise and fostering a collaborative, high-performance team environment.
• A transparent, collaborative leadership style and superb decision-making skills.
• Commitment to working in a team environment with shared goals; sound judgment and integrity; willingness to try new approaches and take appropriate risks; and a high level of energy, enthusiasm, and dedication to the mission and objectives of the Athletics Department and institution.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with people at all levels of an organization, across a diverse range of educational, cultural, and social backgrounds; respect and appreciation for each individual and project a professional approach and attitude.

To view the full list of qualifications and job responsibilities, please click the Position Description button above.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree required, major in business, marketing, public relations/communications, kinesiology, or sports administration preferred.
• Minimum five years of experience managing a development department for a Division I athletics program and or a comprehensive intercollegiate athletics program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in sports administration or business administration.
• Experience managing and growing an annual scholarship fund generating over $3.5 million per year.
• Experience with developing a capital campaign for a comprehensive intercollegiate athletics program and/or a Division I athletics program.

Deadline & Application Instructions


Applications received by August 17, 2026 , will be given full consideration by the search committee. Applications received after that date will be forwarded at the request of the Hiring Manager and/or search committee.


Please click "Apply Now" to complete the employment application for California State University, Fresno. Interested applicants must complete the application and attach the following: 1) their most recent resumé/vitae, 2) a cover letter that addresses their specific qualifications and interest, and 3) contact information for three professional references.

Fresno State


California State University, Fresno is one of 22 campuses in the California State University System. The University's mission is to boldly educate and empower students for success through our values of Discovery, Diversity and Distinction. The current student population is more than 25,000, including a large percentage of students with diverse and culturally rich backgrounds. The University serves the San Joaquin Valley while maintaining deep involvement with the state, nation, and across the globe. Fresno State is a tobacco-free, smoke-free and vapor-free campus.


Metropolitan Fresno, with a multi-ethnic population of over 527,000, is located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley. The campus is within driving distance of Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, San Francisco, Los Angeles, the Monterey Peninsula, beaches, sailing, lakes, and numerous ski resorts. Fresno boasts one of the most reasonable housing markets in California and offers a wide array of locally grown fruits and produce.

Equal Employment Opportunity


California State University, Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the Human Resources Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Title IX


Please view the Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator at:


Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act Notification


Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, the current Annual Security Report (ASR) is available for viewing at .


The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Fresno State for the last three (3) calendar years. Paper copies are available upon request by emailing the Clery Director at View email address on click.appcast.io .


Under the Clery Act, this position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) depending upon the role on campus and/or job duties. If this position is identified by the Director of Clery Compliance as a CSA position, you will be notified via email and will be assigned the appropriate training in CSU Learn.

COVID19 Vaccination Policy


Per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy , it is strongly recommended that all employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications. Questions may be sent to View email address on click.appcast.io .

Mandated Reporter Per CANRA (MPP ONLY if applicable)


The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Conflict of Interest (MPP ONLY if applicable)


The duties of this position will include participation in decisions that may have a material financial benefit to the incumbent. Therefore, the selected candidate will be required to file Conflict of Interest Form 700: Statement of Economic Interest when they first occupy the position, and on an annual basis, complete ethics training within 6 months of appointment, and attend this training every other year thereafter.

CSU Out of State Employment Policy


California State University, Office of the Chancellor, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Background Check Information


Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with California State University, Fresno. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Fresno State has identified as sensitive.

Additional Information


Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant's current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.


Fresno State is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions. (e.g. H1-B Visas)

Advertised: Aug 04 2026 Pacific Daylight Time

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