Coordinator of Athletics Development Events and Donor Engagement

Department

Athletics, Development

Compensation

$42,000.00 Annual

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Fundraising & Special Events Management

• Coordinate, manage, and execute all Athletics Development fundraising events that support donor cultivation, stewardship, engagement, and revenue generation.

• Serve as the primary event coordinator for Athletics special events, including but not limited to: 

• Osprey Booster events

• Hall of Fame activities

• Golf tournaments and outings

• Donor receptions and appreciation events

• Coaches' caravans and community engagement events

• Athletic facility dedications and ribbon cuttings

• Student-athlete recognition events

• Alumni and letterwinner events

• Hospitality functions associated with athletic competitions

• Special donor experiences and VIP events

• Athletics fundraising campaign celebrations

• Giving Day and 904 Day events

• Athletics community outreach and promotional events

• UNF Arena Suite event coordination

• Develop event timelines, project plans, budgets, and operational procedures.

• Coordinate vendors, catering, facilities, audiovisual needs, transportation, permits, and event logistics in an effort to maximize event revenue.

• Collaborate with Athletics External Operations, Strategic Communications, Ticketing, Facilities, Compliance, and University Advancement to ensure successful event execution.

• Manage event registrations, guest lists, sponsorship benefits, seating plans, and post-event reporting.

• Evaluate event effectiveness through participation, engagement, and fundraising outcomes.

Hospitality Operations

• Oversee donor and VIP hospitality for all home athletic events and special functions.

• Coordinate game-day hospitality spaces, premium seating areas, donor lounges, and special guest experiences.

• Ensure exceptional customer service for donors, alumni, sponsors, university leadership, and community partners.

• Manage hospitality inventories, event materials, signage, gifts, and recognition items.

• Coordinate food and beverage service for donor and prospect events.

Stewardship & Donor Engagement

• Coordinate donor stewardship programs designed to cultivate, recognize, and retain Athletics donors.

• Plan and execute donor appreciation events and recognition opportunities.

• Assist with donor communications, acknowledgments, impact reports, and stewardship initiatives.

• Support personalized donor experiences and engagement opportunities throughout the year.

Giving Day & 904 Day Support

• Assist in planning and executing UNF Giving Day, 904 Day, and other Athletics-focused annual giving campaigns.

• Coordinate promotional events and participation initiatives supporting annual fundraising goals.

• Support volunteer and ambassador engagement efforts.

• Track participation metrics and campaign results.

Intern & OPS Staff Management

• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate interns and OPS staff supporting Athletics Development initiatives.

• Develop work schedules and assign responsibilities for events and operational support.

• Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities.

• Ensure staff deliver exceptional customer service and represent UNF Athletics professionally.

Development Operations Support

• Provide day-to-day support for Athletics Development operations.

• Assist with donor database management, event registration platforms, and donor communications.

• Coordinate department meetings, calendars, travel arrangements, and administrative projects.

• Support fundraising officers with event preparation, stewardship efforts, and donor engagement activities.

• Assist with strategic initiatives and special projects as assigned.

 

 

Required Qualifications

Master's or Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219. 

For more information about this position, please contact Derek Marinatos at [email protected].

 

Statement(s) of Understanding

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.

The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator

 

This position has been designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). This position has been designated as a CSA because it involves significant responsibility for student and campus activities and/or responsibility for campus security. As such, any person in this position must report to the University Police Department a crime or an incident that might be a crime that he/she becomes aware of. This position has a reporting requirement because the University believes that responsibility for students, campus activities and/or campus security will make the holder of this position someone members of the University community will see as an authority figure and someone to whom they can seek help. A CSA is not expected to investigate or determine whether a criminal incident actually took place. A CSA ’ s responsibility is a duty to report. All positions designated as CSAs are required to complete an online or in - person training session. For more information concerning training or CSA designations, please contact the Clery Act Compliance Manager at (904) 620-1423 or [email protected].

 

The holder of this position is responsible for any NCAA and Atlantic Sun Conference bylaws and guidelines that a member of the UNF Athletic Compliance Department provides in addition to all UNF regulations. The individual must also assure that NCAA, Conference and UNF regulations are followed to the best of their knowledge and any violations thereof are reported to UNF Athletic Compliance.

Equal Opportunity

The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.

Carnegie

UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University’s collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF’s mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.