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Director of Panther Fund/Assistant Athletic Director- Panther Fund

Position Number

02189575

Division

Student Affairs

Department

B034000 ATHLETICS

Position Type

Non-Teaching Academic Staff

Appointment Type

Fixed Renewable, Non-Teaching

Pay Basis

Annual

Salary Grade

22

FLSA Status

Exempt

Percent

100

Posting Type

Staff

UWM Description

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (

UWM

) is Wisconsin’s second-largest university, with a unique dual mission of access and research to provide high-quality education for students from all backgrounds.

UWM

is one of 146 top research universities recognized as “R1” by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Along with its main campus in Milwaukee,

UWM

has branch campuses in Waukesha and Washington County.

UWM

celebrates, values and promotes the diverse voices and experiences of its students and employees and our community partners. We believe diversity enriches and strengthens our institution.

UWM

is committed to providing equitable access to opportunities for students and employees from every background. We aspire to create a campus climate that is welcoming to all. Learn more here: https://uwm.edu/diversity-equity-inclusion/about-dei/

School/College/Division Description

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is one of the premier Division I schools in the country and one of four Division I schools in the state of Wisconsin. Currently,

UWM

offers 15 sports at the

NCAA

Division I level, with more than 300 student-athletes in the sports of men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s soccer, men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and women’s indoor and outdoor track and field, men’s and women’s swimming and diving, women’s volleyball, women’s tennis, and baseball.

Job Summary

The role of the Director of the Panther Fund/Assistant Athletic Director for the Panther Fund is to support all Athletics fundraising efforts, including, but not limited to: Donor stewardship and cultivation; Event planning; Data management; Gift processing; and Annual fund solicitation. This individual will work closely with the Associate Athletic Director of Development to develop a multi-year fundraising plan that addresses major gift and annual fund goals each year. This position will be responsible for providing the strategic direction for the department annual fund and related events.

The incumbent shall know, recognize, and comply with the laws, policies, rules and regulations governing University and its employees, and the rules of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (“NCAA”) and the applicable Conference, as now constituted or as they may be amended during the Term of this agreement. The employee shall take all reasonable steps to ensure that all assistant coaches, and any other employees for whom Employee is administratively responsible, comply with aforesaid policies, rules, and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree

At least two (2) years work experience in a college athletics department

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree

At least one (1) year experience in collegiate athletics fundraising

Experience launching an Annual Fund campaign

Experience working with season ticket-associated donations

Familiarity with

NCAA

rules, specifically those related to donor relations

Demonstrated ability to manage events

Demonstrated ability to manage several tasks with astute organization

Target Salary Range

Salary and business title will be commensurate with experience

Benefits and Total Rewards

As part of UWM’s commitment to supporting the success of our team members through positive experiences, employees are provided with Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life.

UWM

offers a comprehensive benefits package and contributes towards the cost of several benefit plans. Employees with a qualifying position also receive an extensive leave package including vacation, sick leave (with no expiration), personal holiday, and paid legal holidays. Please visit this link to view summary benefits information. (Compensation figures are for example purposes only.) UWM Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life

Application Instructions

Interested applicants are required to apply online and provide a cover letter addressing your education/experience as they apply to all minimum and preferred qualifications, a resume, and a document listing the names and contact information for three professional references.

UWM

will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications.

In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidate’s application materials whether he/she/they meet any of the qualifications, he/she/they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.

All application materials will be further evaluated as evidence of excellent written communication skills. Candidate(s) selected for hire will be required to submit official college transcripts.

Application Deadline

04/14/2024

Continuous (Open Until Filled?)

No

If Continuous, Initial Review Date

Position Contact Name

Cathy Rossi

Contact Phone

414-229-2655

Contact Email

rossic@uwm.edu

Application Notes

For this position, applicants are required to apply online.

UWM

will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. The process is complete when the message “Your application has been submitted” is displayed and you receive a confirmation number.

Legal Notices

AA/EO Statement

UWM

is an AA/EO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.

Reasonable Accommodations

UWM

provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials

UWM

is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law.

UWM

will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC

and Reference Check Policy

Employment will require a criminal background check.

UWM

takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)

For the

UWM

Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/<... , or call UWM’s Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.

Employment Authorization

In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Job Categories

Athletics

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Cover Letter 2. Resume/Curriculum Vitae 3. References Optional Documents 1. Other Document 1 2. Other Document 2 3. Other Document 3

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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