Associate Athletic Director of Advancement and Associate Director of Major Gifts

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Position Details

Posting Summary

College

VP University Advancement-DIV

Executive Area

VP University Advancement

Department

University Advancement

Posting Detail Information

Position Details

Posting Summary

College

VP University Advancement-DIV

Executive Area

VP University Advancement

Department

University Advancement

Posting Detail Information

| Posting Number | S1181P | | Job Type | Full Time, Regular | | Pay Type | Exempt/Salaried | | Pay Grade | H | | Campus Location | WMU-Kalamazoo - East Campus | | Salary Range | Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package. | | Number of Vacancies | | | General Summary |
Identifies and promotes relationships with major donors with an emphasis on emerging gifts. | | Major Duties |
- Develops and promotes relationship strategies for prospects in an assigned portfolio. - Successfully engages alumni, faculty, staff and constituents in intercollegiate athletics development activities. - Oversees and assists with Bronco Athletic Fund benefit fulfillment to successfully steward donors. - Assists with premium seating solicitations and logistics. - Assists with identifying potential prospects, including determining the interest and affiliation with the University. - Builds relationships with donors and assists in coordinating strategies and personal visits for the involvement of institutional partners. - Assists with gift proposals and agreements.

| | Minimum Qualifications |
- Bachelor’s degree in related field from an accredited institution. - Three years’ relevant experience. - Demonstrated ability to work independently. - Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills. - Demonstrated experience in fundraising, sales, marketing, advertising, public relations, communications or related field. - Demonstrated professionalism. - Capable of motivating volunteers and donors. - Strong self-motivation. - Ability to work as a team member in a complex organization. - Ability to travel. - Ability to work irregular shifts and extended hours, including evenings and weekends.

| | Desired Qualifications | | | Special Instructions to Applicants |
- External applicants should use the WMU – Application. - Internal applicants should use the WMU – Internal Application.

| | Additional Position Information |
- This is a two-year terminal position, with the potential to be renewed. - Staff Compensation System pay grades and rates are available at: https://wmich.edu/hr/staffcom... . - Western Michigan University offers generous benefits to its employees including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition remission for eligible dependents. To access information about the specific benefits available for this position, go to: https://www.wmich.edu/hr/enro...

| | Physical requirements and working conditions |
- Office or other indoor work with minimal physical demands such as occasionally lifting or moving materials less than 25 pounds. - Work is generally performed in a well-lit, temperature-controlled indoor environment with occasional exposure to the outdoors or any number of elements.

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited institution?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Do you have three years of relevant experience?

   • Yes
   • No

3. * Do you have demonstrated ability to work independently?

   • Yes
   • No

4. * Do you have strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills?

   • Yes
   • No

5. * Do you have demonstrated experience in fundraising, sales, marketing, advertising, public relations, communications or a related field?

   • Yes
   • No

6. * Are you able to show demonstrated professionalism?

   • Yes
   • No

7. * Are you able to show proven success with motivating volunteers and donors?

   • Yes
   • No

8. * Do you have strong self-motivation?

   • Yes
   • No

9. * Are you willing and able to work as a team member in a complex organization?

   • Yes
   • No

10. * Do you have the ability to travel?

    • Yes
    • No

11. * Are you able to work irregular shifts and extended hours, including evenings and weekends?

    • Yes
    • No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents 1. Cover Letter 2. Resume 3. List of References

Optional Documents 1. Other

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