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Classification Title Development Officer
Classification Code UP17
Pay Grade 0
Subject to Drug/Alcohol Testing Guidelines No
Subject to Credit Check No
Internal Title Chief Executive Officer – Chanticleer Athletic Foundation
Department Chanticleer Athletic Foundation
Position Type POTH - Slotted Other
Full or Part Time Full-Time
Basis 12 mo.
Hours per week 37.5 hours per week
Normal Work Schedule Varies
Job Details
Coastal Carolina University is currently accepting applications for the following full-time position: Chief Executive Officer – Chanticleer Athletic Foundation.
How to Apply: Interested candidates may apply online at https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/123109. Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume and list of three (3) professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.
Required Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree required and minimum of seven (7) years of proven success record in fund-raising and philanthropic development, with two (2) years of experience in a leadership role within an NCAA athletic department fundraising office.
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced degree preferred, with five (5) years experience in a leadership role within an NCAA athletic department fundraising office.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Leadership & Strategic Vision: Provide overall leadership and direction for the Chanticleer Athletic Foundation (CAF), aligning with the mission, goals, and objectives of Coastal Carolina University’s athletic programs. Develop and execute long-term strategies for growth in fundraising and membership engagement, ensuring the financial stability and expansion of the foundation. Lead and mentor foundation staff, creating a results-driven culture focused on exceeding fundraising goals.
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Fundraising & Development: Oversee all fundraising efforts, including managing a major gifts portfolio, annual giving, corporate naming opportunities, planned giving, and capital campaigns to support Coastal Carolina University Athletics. Cultivate and maintain relationships with donors, alumni, and corporate sponsors to secure funding for scholarships, revenue share, facility improvements, and operational needs. Develop and implement innovative donor recognition programs and stewardship initiatives.
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Board & Donor Relations: Serve as the primary liaison between the CAF and the Coastal Carolina University Athletics Department, donors, and community stakeholders. Work closely with the board of directors to follow policy, governance, and strategic priorities, ensuring strong board engagement and support. Prepare and present reports to the board of directors and university leadership on financials, campaign progress, and other relevant updates.
Development Officer (UP17/61122114/FTE-S01221), full-time position with benefits. Pay commensurate with experience. Normal work hours vary. Must be flexible to meet the special scheduling needs of the university.
Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. Coastal Carolina University enrolls over 12,000 students from 48 states and 53 nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the baccalaureate and master’s degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in instructional technology, and PhD degrees in marine science: coastal and marine systems science and education sciences.
The University provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, or because an employee or applicant for employment is an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, an Armed Forces service medal veteran, a recently separated veteran, or an active-duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, or other “protected veteran,” as defined by law. Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Must have excellent interpersonal and written communication skills. Keen understanding of organizational dynamics.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number FTE-S01221P
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date 12/14/2026
Job Open Date 11/12/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/123109
Classification Title Development Officer
Classification Code UP17
Pay Grade 0
Subject to Drug/Alcohol Testing Guidelines No
Subject to Credit Check No
Internal Title Chief Executive Officer – Chanticleer Athletic Foundation
Department Chanticleer Athletic Foundation
Position Type POTH - Slotted Other
Full or Part Time Full-Time
Basis 12 mo.
Hours per week 37.5 hours per week
Normal Work Schedule Varies
Job Details
Coastal Carolina University is currently accepting applications for the following full-time position: Chief Executive Officer – Chanticleer Athletic Foundation.
How to Apply: Interested candidates may apply online at https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/123109. Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume and list of three (3) professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.
Required Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree required and minimum of seven (7) years of proven success record in fund-raising and philanthropic development, with two (2) years of experience in a leadership role within an NCAA athletic department fundraising office.
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced degree preferred, with five (5) years experience in a leadership role within an NCAA athletic department fundraising office.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Leadership & Strategic Vision: Provide overall leadership and direction for the Chanticleer Athletic Foundation (CAF), aligning with the mission, goals, and objectives of Coastal Carolina University’s athletic programs. Develop and execute long-term strategies for growth in fundraising and membership engagement, ensuring the financial stability and expansion of the foundation. Lead and mentor foundation staff, creating a results-driven culture focused on exceeding fundraising goals.
-
Fundraising & Development: Oversee all fundraising efforts, including managing a major gifts portfolio, annual giving, corporate naming opportunities, planned giving, and capital campaigns to support Coastal Carolina University Athletics. Cultivate and maintain relationships with donors, alumni, and corporate sponsors to secure funding for scholarships, revenue share, facility improvements, and operational needs. Develop and implement innovative donor recognition programs and stewardship initiatives.
-
Board & Donor Relations: Serve as the primary liaison between the CAF and the Coastal Carolina University Athletics Department, donors, and community stakeholders. Work closely with the board of directors to follow policy, governance, and strategic priorities, ensuring strong board engagement and support. Prepare and present reports to the board of directors and university leadership on financials, campaign progress, and other relevant updates.
Development Officer (UP17/61122114/FTE-S01221), full-time position with benefits. Pay commensurate with experience. Normal work hours vary. Must be flexible to meet the special scheduling needs of the university.
Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. Coastal Carolina University enrolls over 12,000 students from 48 states and 53 nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the baccalaureate and master’s degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in instructional technology, and PhD degrees in marine science: coastal and marine systems science and education sciences.
The University provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, or because an employee or applicant for employment is an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, an Armed Forces service medal veteran, a recently separated veteran, or an active-duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, or other “protected veteran,” as defined by law. Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Must have excellent interpersonal and written communication skills. Keen understanding of organizational dynamics.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number FTE-S01221P
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date 12/14/2026
Job Open Date 11/12/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/123109
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Who's Hiring
- US Department of Veterans Affairs103
- Amazon45
- CBRE41
- Lockheed Martin41
- Banfield Pet Hospital37
Top Industries Hiring
- Education95
- Healthcare & Medical Services78
- Consulting & Professional Services45
- Technology & Software29
- Construction & Real Estate21
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in chief relationship officer jobs.
- 10 or more years of client-facing relationship management or business development experience
- Demonstrated ability to manage and grow a portfolio of enterprise or institutional accounts
- Strong executive presence and comfort presenting to C-suite stakeholders and board members
- Experience with CRM platforms and pipeline reporting tools
- Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or a related field, with an MBA preferred for many roles
- Proven ability to collaborate across sales, product, and operations teams to retain and expand accounts
Tips for Your Chief Relationship Officer Job Search
Quantify relationship portfolios on your resume
Chief relationship officer roles expect concrete evidence of portfolio size and revenue impact. List the number of accounts you managed, total assets under relationship, or revenue retained year over year. Hiring teams screen for scale before reading further.
Tailor your resume to the sector
A chief relationship officer resume for a bank reads differently than one for a healthtech firm. Swap in the vocabulary the posting uses, whether that's AUM, net retention rate, or strategic account growth, so your application clears the initial screening stage.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists chief relationship officer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that name a P-and-L owner
Some chief relationship officer roles carry direct revenue responsibility while others are advisory. Identify which type you want before applying, then confirm in the job description whether the role owns a budget or supports one. This shapes every interview answer you prepare.
Prepare a client story for every interview stage
Interviewers for this role almost always ask you to walk through a relationship you saved or grew significantly. Have two or three specific client stories ready with a clear situation, the action you took, and the measurable outcome, without disclosing confidential client details.
Negotiate the book-of-business transition window
If you are moving from a competitor, ask during the offer stage about the timeline and resources for migrating or building your client base. This is a standard negotiating point for chief relationship officer hires and signals seniority to the hiring team.
Chief Relationship Officer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most chief relationship officers?
The most active employers for chief relationship officers right now are US Department of Veterans Affairs, Amazon, and CBRE, and the most openings are in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Financial services firms, regional banks, and enterprise technology companies consistently post the highest volume of these roles.
How many chief relationship officer jobs are remote?
About 47% of chief relationship officer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies significantly by industry. Strategic partnership and technology-sector roles tend to offer more remote flexibility, while institutional banking and wealth management positions typically require in-market presence to maintain client relationships.
How do you become a chief relationship officer?
Start by building a foundation in account management, client success, or business development, ideally within the industry you want to lead in. Progress into senior relationship manager or director roles where you own a named book of accounts. Develop executive communication skills and cross-functional leadership experience, then pursue roles with explicit P-and-L or portfolio ownership to demonstrate readiness for the C-suite title.
Can you get hired as a chief relationship officer without direct experience in the title?
Yes, candidates who held titles like VP of Client Partnerships, Senior Relationship Manager, or Director of Strategic Accounts are regularly hired into chief relationship officer roles. Employers care more about portfolio scale, revenue ownership, and stakeholder relationships you have managed than whether your previous title matched exactly. Highlighting the scope and outcomes of your most senior relationship work closes the gap.
What does the chief relationship officer interview process look like?
Most processes run three to five rounds. An initial screen with HR or a talent partner focuses on background and culture fit. A second conversation with the hiring executive or CEO digs into your philosophy on client relationships and how you have grown accounts. Final rounds typically include a case presentation on a hypothetical client scenario and meetings with cross-functional peers in sales, product, or finance.
Where can I find and apply to chief relationship officer jobs?
You can find and apply to chief relationship officer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and apply directly to each one that fits.
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