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Title: Assistant Director of Athletics Development

Position Type: Fulltime Staff

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 81R000 - University Development

Division: 7R0000 - Development

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type:  Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Additional Schedule Details:

Posted Salary Grade: Exempt - 46

Retirement:   KTRS 

Contact Person: Sean Hamilton

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Director of Athletics Development reports to and assists the Executive Director of Athletics Development, and is responsible for multiple aspects of development operations, including annual fund and sport-specific fundraising, event operations and management, including game day & special event planning & execution and day-to-day operations of the athletics fundraising arm.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree is required.

Experience: One year of experience in corporate sponsorship or development is required; Two years is preferred.

Licensure & Certifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Job Duties:

• 40% - Annual fund planning and execution - (Essential)
• 20% - Support head coaches with sport-specific fundraising efforts - (Essential)
• 20% - Assisting with special development and hospitality events, while also supporting the general Athletics Department operations by assisting with game day and event operations. - (Essential)
• 10% - Supports the office functions by completing all other duties and special projects as assigned. - (Essential)
• 10% - Day-to-day development operations, including donor relations and stewardship - (Essential)

Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship will be considered on a case-by-case basis, depending upon the needs of the unit, available sponsorship budget, and the qualifications of the candidate.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:

AA/EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check.