Assistant Director of Development/Catamount Club - #001673

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Classification Title

Assistant Director

Working Title

Assistant Director of Development/Catamount Club - #001673

Department

Office of Athletic Programs

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary commensurate with experience

About WCU

Western Carolina University has been named to the 2022 “America’s Best Employers by State” list by Forbes, ranking 14 out of the top 100 employers in North Carolina. Forbes has also ranked Western Carolina University in the Top 100 of America’s Best Midsize Employers for 2023. Western Carolina University is the

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system’s westernmost campus and has been consistently ranked as one of the top 15 public regional institutions in the South. WCU’s main campus is nestled in a beautiful valley of the Blue Ridge Mountains, 50 miles west of Asheville.

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is located just 25 miles from the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, one of the nation’s most spectacular and most visited national parks. The entire region is known for its excellent quality of life and access to outdoor activities.

Employees of

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are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance. Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans – eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.

Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employee may enroll at any of the constituent

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System campuses. Also offered are free group exercise classes multiple times per week, a discounted membership to the campus recreation center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year. Paid vacation and sick leave accrual begin after first month of employment. Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.

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offers an abundance of training and development programs, certifications, workshops and conferences – many of which are offered free of charge.

Position Summary

The primary location of this position is on the main Cullowhee, NC campus.

Under the direction of the Director of Development for the Catamount Club, the Assistant Director of Development/Catamount Club will have a visible role in the Western Carolina University Athletics Department working as a member of the Catamount Club Development team expected to meet and exceed the annual fundraising goals for

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Athletics. The individual will be charged with managing a donor portfolio and will have a specific focus on new member identification, but also including membership renewals, giving level upgrades, and gifts for specific sports. Other responsibilities include assisting in the coordination of special events and coordinating donor hospitality on game days. More specifically: Assist in the development, implementation, and execution of strategies, policies, goals, and objectives related to fundraising for Western Carolina University Athletics.

• Work as part of the Athletics Development team to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors and prospects.

• Actively work to grow the Catamount Club through on and off-campus visits, with a focus on regional prospecting in the southeast.

• Execute marketing and promotional strategies of the Catamount Club.

• Assist in the planning and execution of student-athlete alumni engagement and philanthropic opportunities.

• Assist in planning and executing communications with the donor base including solicitations and renewals.

• Assist in the supervision of donor parking priority and donor ticket priority.

• Assist in the coordination and execution of Catamount Club special events, including the Catamount Golf Tour, Student-Athlete Scholarship Gala, and hospitality for football, basketball and baseball.

• Undertake other duties as assigned by the Director for Development.

-Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required. Candidate must have experience in Fundraising, preferably in Collegiate Athletics. This position involves local and occasional out of state travel. Flexibility, including necessity of frequent night and weekend work, is required.

Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

Position Type

Permanent Full-Time

Number of Hours Per Week

40

Number of Months Per Year

12

Posting Text

| Open Date | 01/05/2024 | | Close Date | | | Open Until Filled | Yes | | Special Instructions to Applicants |
To be considered, you must apply online. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Attach a cover letter, current resume, transcript and a list of references (including complete contact information) are required to complete the application. For questions or additional information, please call (828) 227-7338. | | Background/E-Verify |
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.

Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment. | | Credential Verification |
All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. | | AA/EOE |
Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Additionally, the University promotes the realization of equal employment opportunity for minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans through its affirmative action program.
Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu. | | University Safety |
The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety. |

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application 2. Resume 3. List of references 4. Unofficial Transcripts Optional Documents

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