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SPECIAL ASSIST TO DIR, ATHLETICS
Job Title: SPECIAL ASSIST TO DIR, ATHLETICS
Job Code: 1797
FLSA: E
Job Level: 15
Revised Date: 07/01/2008
Job Family: JF 28
Occupational Summary
Provide research and reporting on athletics department strategic initiatives to the Director of Athletics, Executive and Senior Staffs as directed by the Director of Athletics. Work with Athletics Development on fundraising initiatives and other special projects as assigned by the Director of Athletics.
Work Performed
Research how pending changes in NCAA regulations (such as dining and housing) impact student athletes and how other BCS institutions are preparing to respond to these changes.
Research prevailing trends at other BCS institutions.
Report on research results and provide recommendation options for changes taking into consideration how Duke currently operates.
Work with the Athletics Development staff to grow annual and major gift giving among former student athletes.
Work with the Major Gifts staff to identify and cultivate specific individuals for fundraising gifts.
Develop and oversee the annual student athlete all sports banquet where Duke University student athletes can be honored and recognized by their peers.
Perform other tasks as assigned by the Director of Athletics.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.
Required Qualifications at this Level
Education/Training
Work generally requires organizational, analytical and communication skills normally acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program.
Experience
A minimum of five years of administrative experience, preferably in a Division 1A Athletics program.
OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Skills
N/A
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
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