Associate Athletic Director, Aztec Club (Administrator I)

Position Summary

Join San Diego State University as the Associate Athletic Director Aztec Club and play a key role in advancing philanthropic support for SDSU Athletics. This position leads the day-to-day operations of the Aztec Club with a focus on leadership annual giving donor cultivation and stewardship and programs that strengthen engagement with alumni former student-athletes fans and supporters.

Working closely with Athletics Development and University Relations and Development youll oversee key annual giving programs build relationships with donors manage donor benefits and engagement strategies and supervise the Assistant Director Aztec Club.

Key Responsibilities:

• Fundraising & Donor Development
  • Cultivate solicit and steward leadership annual donors including members of the Football and Mens Basketball Directors Cabinet.
  • Develop strategies to increase donor giving engagement and retention.
  • Cultivate former student-athletes and identify prospective major gift donors for the Athletics Development team.
  • Work toward established annual fundraising goals and metrics.
• Aztec Club & Annual Giving
  • Lead the day-to-day operations and activities of the Aztec Club.
  • Oversee annual giving programs including the annual fund student-athlete recruitment and retention fund and sport excellence funds.
  • Manage donor benefits priority points giving communications online giving pages and related annual fund initiatives.
  • Partner with the Athletic Ticket Office and other campus teams to coordinate donor benefits and giving requirements.
• Leadership & Team Management
  • Supervise and support the Assistant Director Aztec Club.
  • Establish priorities deadlines and workflows in coordination with Athletics Development leadership.
  • Collaborate with development colleagues on annual plans fundraising goals and donor strategies.
  • Support the overall management and priorities of the Athletics Development unit.
• Athletics & Community Engagement
  • Represent SDSU Athletics at donor community and university events.
  • Participate in evening and weekend events that support donor cultivation stewardship and engagement.
  • Support evolving Athletics initiatives including NIL-related efforts.
  • Collaborate with campus partners and advocate for the needs and interests of SDSU student-athletes.

What Were Looking For:

Were looking for an experienced fundraising or sales professional who enjoys building relationships developing donor strategies and leading annual giving programs.

Experience in areas such as the following is especially valuable:

• Annual giving fundraising development or relationship-based sales
• Donor cultivation solicitation stewardship and retention
• Developing and growing donor or client relationships
• Collegiate athletics or higher education advancement
• Fundraising systems such as Ticketmaster Salesforce Paciolan or Ellucian
• Supervising or providing direction to staff
• Developing and executing fundraising plans and goals

The position requires a bachelors degree and a minimum of three to five years of successful fundraising and/or sales experience.

Why Join Us

• Build support for Aztec Athletics Develop relationships with donors and supporters who are invested in SDSU Athletics and its student-athletes.
• Lead the Aztec Club Help guide annual giving donor engagement stewardship and benefits for a key part of Athletics Development.
• Work directly with donors Build relationships with alumni former student-athletes fans and community supporters.
• Collaborate across Athletics and Advancement Work alongside Athletics leadership development professionals ticketing University Relations and Development and other campus partners.

As part of the California State University (CSU) system San Diego State University helps power one of the largest and most impactful public university systems in the nation. See what its like to work at the CSUwatch our video and imagine your future here: Working at the CSU.

Position Information

• This is a full-time at-will role offering comprehensive benefits.
• Position is designated exempt under FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation.
• Standard SDSU work hours are Monday Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. but may vary based on operational needs (Ability to travel and attend off-campus appointments and events. Evening weekend and other work outside of normal business hours is required to support events and departmental needs).
• The individual hired for this role will work at the SDSU Experience Center in Mission Valley San Diego.

Department Summary

University Relations and Development (URAD) shares the universitys vision and mission underscored in the SDSU strategic plan. Units of URAD work together to create enduring relationships with alumni parents donors students and the community to generate private support for SDSU students faculty and a diverse number of programs. URAD handles a range of services encompassing stewardship events gift administration communications and more. The departments of Development SDSU Alumni Planned and Annual Giving Special Events and Donor Relations Marketing and Communications Financial Management Data Management Prospect Research and Management and Operations are making a tangible difference in the lives of more than 40000 students.

Our fundraising success can be credited to the universitys goal of building a world-class university campus research center and multi-use stadium in Mission Valley to serve higher education the public good and the communitys goals and aspirations.

SDSU has been recognized several times for its exceptional development program by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). With the support of loyal donors and in collaboration with SDSUs visionary faculty and staff the university cultivates lifelong relationships with more than 500000 alumni friends and community membersadvancing SDSUs mission for generations to come.

The Department of Athletics utilizing the services of over 150 employees is responsible for the intercollegiate athletics program at San Diego State University. Currently there are 18 sport programs approximately 425 student-athletes and 17 offices in the department. The offices include the following: The Aztec Club Administration Athletic Medicine Business Office Compliance Corporate Sales Development Equipment Event Management/Facilities and Operations Human Resources Information Technology Marketing Media Relations Strength and Conditioning Student-Athlete Academic Support Services Ticket Office and Video.

For more information regarding the University Relations and Development department click here.

For more information regarding the Athletics department click here.

Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree.
• Minimum of three years of successful fundraising and/or sales experience.

Key Qualifications

• Ability to travel and attend off-campus appointments and events. Evening weekend and other work outside of normal business hours is required to support events and departmental needs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA conference and University rules with a proven commitment to compliance institutional control ethical conduct and timely reporting of violations.
• Preferred :
  • Masters degree in a related field.
  • Fundraising software experience (TicketMaster Salesforce Paciolan and/ or Ellucian).
  • Demonstrated annual fund success in dollars raised and number of donors.
  • Fundraising experience in a large complex university or athletics.
  • Demonstrated experience in upgrading of donors.

Licenses/Certifications Required

Valid California Drivers License or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.

Compensation and Benefits

At San Diego State University we value our team members and offer a competitive salary that reflects your qualifications and experience. But thats just the beginning! Our exceptional benefits package is designed to support your well-being and work-life balance:

• Generous Leave Benefits: Enjoy 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.

The expected hiring salary for this position ranges from $70000 to $83000 annually.

SDSU Values

At SDSU our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws SDSU provides equal opportunity for all in education and employment. We encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement. We strongly preserve the right to free expression and encourage difficult conversations that help lead to improved individual and community learning and cohesion.

At San Diego State University we are a community of diverse individuals who have and represent many perspectives beliefs and identities. This diversity lends our community strength and we commit to creating and sustaining an inclusive and intellectually vibrant environment that benefits all members of our university.

SDSUs Principles of Community is an aspirational statement that is intended to evolve over time. The statement reflects the ideals we are encouraged to uphold in our interactions with one another.

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race sex color ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws San Diego State University (SDSU) provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race sex color ethnicity or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. SDSU complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act the California Equity in Higher Education Act Californias Proposition 209 (Art. I Section 31 of the California Constitution) other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws and CSUs Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment segregation based on race or any other protected status and all forms of discrimination harassment and retaliation in all university programs policies and practices.

SDSU is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives beliefs and identities committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue mutual respect and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs student organizations and activities faculty initiatives and community partnerships we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development faculty and staff training student mentorship and comprehensive support programs. At SDSU excellence is built on merit talent diversity accessibility and equal opportunity for all.

Supplemental Information

Apply by October 21 2026 to ensure full consideration. Applications submitted after this date will be reviewed on an as-needed basis and the position will remain open until filled.

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.

San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g. H-1B visa).Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a persons identity and authorization to work in the United States which are consistent with the provisions of theImmigration Reform and Control Act.

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 applicants current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. SDSU will make a conditional offer of employment which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current SDSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

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Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting Livia Peeples at .

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