Working Title: Athletics Annual Fund & Partnerships Coordinator
Classification Title: Administrative Support Coordinator II
Posting Details
Priority Application Date (Posting will remain open until filled): Wednesday, May 20, 2026 @ 11:55pm PT
Hiring Preference
Eligible on-campus applicants in California State University Employees Union (CSUEU) Bargaining Units 2,5,7, and 9 will be given first consideration in the recruitment.
Position Summary
Under the general supervision of the Associate Athletic Director for External Affairs, the Annual Fund and Partnerships Coordinator plays a key role in advancing Sacramento State Athletics’ philanthropic, corporate, and NIL engagement efforts. As an integral member of the development and external affairs team, the incumbent oversees a wide range of donor and partner stewardship initiatives, supports the fulfillment of corporate sponsorships, and assists in the coordination of NIL activations.
This position is responsible for managing donor and partner communications, executing solicitation and stewardship strategies, ensuring timely fulfillment of all sponsorship and NIL deliverables, and supporting game-day and special event operations. The Coordinator maintains accurate donor, partner, and NIL records; prepares performance documentation; and assists in developing reports, renewal materials, and engagement strategies that strengthen philanthropic support and corporate partnerships.
Working collaboratively with University Advancement, marketing, communications, and sport programs, the incumbent ensures cohesive brand alignment, accurate reporting, and a high standard of service to donors, partners, and student-athletes. The role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, events-driven environment.
FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime compensation)
Anticipated Hiring Range: $4,367 per month (Step 1) Anticipated starting salary is at the minimum of the classification range.
CSU Classification Salary Range: $4,367 per month (Step 1) - $6,362 per month (Step 20)
Salary step placement will be determined based on relevant qualifications and professional experience.
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Recruitment Type: Regular (Probationary)
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. With hours outside of these to meet operational needs.
The program of Intercollegiate Athletics is organized and conducted as an integral part of the total educational program of the University. Academic excellence and athletic accomplishments go hand in hand at Sacramento State. There are three separate and unique missions in this program: to contribute to the educational objectives of the University; to provide a healthy, competitive athletic experience to individual student-athletes; to serve as a public relations vehicle within the community.
The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics offers both academic courses and an intercollegiate athletics program. Academic courses offer the opportunity for individuals to gain knowledge and understanding in a particular area of expertise related to intercollegiate athletics.
Sacramento State has made a strong commitment to the achievement of national excellence at the NCAA Division I level. It also is committed to maintaining an equitable program between men and women.
Intercollegiate Athletics are members of the Big Sky, Big West, Western Athletic Conference, Mountain Pacific Sports Federation and American Athletic Conferences. http://hornetsports.com/landing/index
Entry to this classification requires a fully functional knowledge of and skill in standard office procedures and practices, as well as an ability to understand and operate in a variety of organizational structures. Additionally, incumbents are expected to have a thorough knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation and be able to clearly communicate orally and in writing. Some positions may require a knowledge of business mathematics beyond basic arithmetic. The ability to use and quickly learn new office support technology systems and software packages is also a prerequisite.
These entry qualifications would normally be obtained through a high school program, technical/vocational program, or their equivalents combined with several years of related office work experience.
Experience
- Experience performing clerical and/or administrative support duties in a busy office environment.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated ability to interpret, apply, and communicate policies and procedures.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including professional correspondence and external communications.
- Skill in developing and maintaining positive relationships with internal and external constituents, donors, and partners.
- Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines.
- Knowledge of or ability to learn NCAA regulations related to fundraising, NIL, and corporate partnerships.
- Ability to coordinate fulfillment activities for sponsorship and NIL agreements, including tracking deliverables, proof of performance, and reporting metrics.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a cross-functional team environment and independently with limited supervision.
- Proficiency in office technology systems and donor/CRM databases.
- Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and occasional travel as required.
- Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents including faculty, students, staff, and members of the community
Conditions of Employment
Ability to complete the background check process.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in annual fund development, partnership activation, or NIL administration.
- Experience in intercollegiate athletics or a Division I institutional environment.
- Knowledge of sponsorship or partnership contract management and reporting.
- Familiarity with donor and partner stewardship programs.
Documents Needed to Apply
Failure to upload required documentation may result in disqualification.
About Sacramento State
Sacramento State is located in the heart of California’s capital city, five miles from State Capitol. The lush, 300-acre campus is situated along the American River, close to numerous bike trails and other recreational areas. Sacramento, also known as the “Farm-to-Fork Capital,” is one of the most ethnically diverse and livable cities in the country, with a population of half of a million. Sacramento State proudly serves as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and is recognized by the California Legislative Assembly as a Black-Serving Institution. The university enrolls around 31,000 students from the Greater Sacramento Region, throughout California, across the nation, and around the world. Our 1,800 faculty and 1,500 staff are committed to meeting our mission:
“As California’s capital university, we transform lives by preparing students to lead, serve, and succeed. Sacramento State will be a welcoming, caring, and inclusive leader in education, innovation, and engagement.” As the regional hub of higher education, Sacramento State is dedicated to learning and student success; teaching, research, scholarship and creative activity; justice, diversity, equity and inclusion; resource development and sustainability; dedicated community engagement, and wellness and safety.
As evidenced by the values embedded in our Hornet Honor Code, Sacramento State is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all faculty, staff, students, and guests are welcome and valued. Our commitment is more than simply ensuring that our campus is free from bias and discrimination, but is one devoted to celebrating many diverse identities, life experiences, and perspectives that enrich our community, teaching and learning.
To learn more about why you should join the Hornet Family, please visit the Why Sac State? page.
Equal Employment Opportunity
California State University, Sacramento is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Sacramento State hires only those individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States.
It is the policy of California State University, Sacramento to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. If you need a disability related reasonable accommodation as part of the application and/or interviewing process, visit https://www.csus.edu/administration-business-affairs/human-resources/benefits/reasonable-accomodation.html.
The University is committed to creating an education and working environment free from discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. For more information on mandatory training for new employees, visit https://www.csus.edu/administration-business-affairs/human-resources/learning-development/support/csu-learn.html.
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 https://www.csus.edu/clery .
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 Sacramento State for the last three (3) calendar years. Paper copies are available upon request by emailing the Clery Director at clery@csus.edu.
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.
Background Check Disclaimer
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with California State University, Sacramento. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current California State University, Sacramento employees who apply for the position.
Out of State Employment
Sacramento State University, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees (up)on 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.
Eligibility Verification
Candidate must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. California State University, Sacramento is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (ie. H-1-B Visa).
Note to Applicants:
Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview unless required by collective bargaining agreement.