Partnership Development Officer

Organizational Unit - University of Victoria -> Student Affairs -> Athletics and Recreational Services - Location - University of Victoria - Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary) - Posting Close Date - Ongoing until filled - Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date. - FTE - 1.0 - Salary Grade - $75,755.00 - $98,528.00 - Additional Posting Information - N/A - Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE and achieved as per the collective agreement, if applicable. - Classification - SG11 - Start Date - 6/16/2025 - End Date - 10/31/2025 - Employee Group: - PEA - Term - # of Hires Needed - 1 - Category - Communications/Public Relations, Sports and Recreation - About this Opportunity The University of Victoria is one of Victoria's largest employers and one of Canada’s best diversity employers. Together we are more than 5,000 dedicated faculty, librarians and staff supporting the University of Victoria’s diverse academic programs, world-class research and commitment to civic engagement. **The salary range for this position is**: - **Recruitment range: $75,755- $83,525** starting salary determined by the PEA Collective Agreement. - **Performance range: starting salary to max of $98,528** is available through annual performance increases. - Job Summary Reporting to the Director, Recreation, Marketing & Engagement and adhering to national standards of ethical fundraising, and sponsorship best practices, the Partnership Development Officer (PDO) develops and leads the strategy for sponsorship and partner development within CARSA, Vikes Athletics and Recreation programs, coordinating the activities to align with the University’s institutional fundraising through the central development office. The PDO position develops the strategy and manages a portfolio of business relationships for the purposes of partner engagement and revenue generation for the department. The PDO position provides expertise and resources to coaches, staff, athletes and alumni for the implementation of athletic sponsorship and partner marketing initiatives. The PDO is accountable in realizing an annual fundraising goal via sponsorship and partner marketing, and contributes to the identification of inventory, initiatives and opportunities that will enhance local and national philanthropic constituent support, ensuring that such initiatives blend harmoniously with those of the institution. The Officer will reconcile finances, monitor contract deliverables, build sponsor recognition and servicing plans and develop personalized marketing plans for corporate partners within their portfolio. The PDO will work alongside the team to ensure servicing fulfillment of sponsor agreements. The PDO is Engagement and Programs responsible for the development, implementation, acquisition, maintenance and renewal of philanthropic and non-philanthropic revenue sources for the University of Victoria Athletics & Recreational Services. All team members contribute to the revenue strategy collaboratively and are cross-trained and capable of initiating multiple opportunities for UVic Athletics and Recreation or broader University priorities. - Job Requirements - Proven success in acquiring and growing sales revenue in a comparable environment. - Proven client relationship sales management experience, strong communication and networking skills along with advertising, proposal development and promotional experience. - Working in a Business, Marketing or Sports Event environment, preferably with experience and duties specific to staff supervision and managing a team of direct and indirect reports. - Advanced familiarity working with sponsorship and strategic partnership supply programs along with the administration of large contracts and revenues within a post-secondary environment or have an equivalent. combination of education, training and experience. - Contract development, budget preparation, sponsor servicing planning. - Interacting with the corporate community at a senior level. In addition, this position requires: - Strong organizational skills are required for working as a team member and independently, responding to changing priorities to meet deadlines. - Recreational and/or sports management experience would be an asset. - The ability to work independently and develop goals and plans to achieve revenue targets. - The ability to work in a team environment to achieve and support the university’s mission. - In addition, it requires the following abilities: - Work and communicate effectively orally and in writing, with tact and diplomacy, with a variety of internal and external contacts; - Effectively administer, organize, plan and manage time; - Use sound judgment in the wording and the inclusion of pertinent and sensitive information; - Maintain confidential information; - Adhere to national standards of ethical fundraising, sponsorship best practices, University policies and related guidelines. **Territory Acknowledgement**: We a