About the role
Job Title
Coordinator - Development
Department
Athletic Director
Salary
$53,954 - $66,815; commensurate with experience
Job Summary/Basic Function
Reporting to the Associate Athletic Director for Development, the primary function of this role is to secure funds for MTSU Athletics by fulfilling the interests and passions of donors to the Blue Raider Athletic Association (BRAA). The ideal candidate will accomplish this by providing prospective donors with giving opportunities and encouraging them to give, resulting in major philanthropic gifts ($25,000 and above) and significant annual fund gifts.
Will also be responsible for tracking the team's major gift fundraising activities, such as monthly and quarterly solicitations, visits, and portfolio reviews.
This position reports to the Associate Athletic Director/Development. It works closely with the MTSU Foundation staff and athletics leadership to execute fundraising initiatives to raise private donor support for the Build Blue campaign and MTSU Athletics.
Required Education
Bachelor's degree required.
Required Related Experience
Six (6) months of direct fundraising, revenue generation, or related experience in soliciting and closing gifts/deals of $5K (annually) and higher. Transferable, related expertise such as marketing, alumni relations, trust officer, or sales may be considered. Experience obtained while in the pursuit of a graduate degree will be considered as related experience.
A Master's degree and three (3) months of experience in the areas listed above may be considered in lieu of the six months of experience.
Transferable, related experience such as marketing, admissions, public relations, alumni relations, trust officer, or sales will also be considered.
Desirable Related Experience
One (1) year of direct fundraising, revenue generation, or related experience in soliciting and closing gifts/deals of $5K (annually) and higher. Transferable, related expertise such as marketing, alumni relations, trust officer, or sales may be considered.
Experience working with an intercollegiate athletics department.
Proficiency using Ticketmaster/Archtics
Master’s degree preferred
Documents Needed to Apply
Resume Required
MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:
- Sick Leave
- Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
- 13 paid University holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Retirement plans
- Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
- Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents
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MTSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://police.mtsu.edu/annual-security-report/ or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.
MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.
For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email hrs@mtsu.edu.
Application Review Date: For best consideration, please apply by November 10, 2026. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position may be filled before the listed application review date of November 20, 2026.