Posting Details
Assistant Athletic Director - Revenue Development
2024030EP
Position Information
| Classification Title | Asst AD-Development & Revenue | | Working Title | Assistant Athletic Director - Revenue Development | | Classification Code | 1079 | | RCW Exemption Criteria | 22 - Development |
Posting Details
Assistant Athletic Director - Revenue Development
Apply Now2024030EP
Position Information
| Classification Title | Asst AD-Development & Revenue |
| Working Title | Assistant Athletic Director - Revenue Development |
| Classification Code | 1079 |
| RCW Exemption Criteria | 22 - Development |
| EWU Position Number | E99457 |
| CUPA Code | 03.02 - Management and Policy |
| FLSA | Exempt - Administrative |
| Bargaining Unit | None |
| % Full Time | 100 |
| Salary / Wage Range | AE - 108 |
| Salary Information |
The salary for this position is $67,725
|
| Anticipated Start Date | ASAP |
| Term of Appointment | 12 months per year |
| Location | Cheney, WA |
| County | Spokane |
| Project Description |
N/A
|
| Project Duration | N/A |
| Background Check | Yes - Both |
| Responsible HR User | Saundra Godin |
| Responsible HR User Email address | mbrown163@ewu.edu; sgodin@ewu.edu |
Position Details
| Job Summary |
This position will close on Friday, April 19, 2024.
Eastern Washington University is seeking an Assistant Athletic Director for Revenue Development. Reporting to the Senior Associate Athletic Director for External Relations, the Assistant Athletic Director will serve as the leader of athletics development, annual giving and Eagle Athletic Fund ticket related sales and operations efforts for Eastern Washington University’s Department of Athletics. The Assistant Athletic Director will collaborate with the major giving and annual fund teams in the Eastern Washington University Foundation.
This highly motivated professional will develop annual strategies to drive campaigns to grow both participation and financial support within Eagle Athletic Fund and Athletic Ticket Operations units balancing philanthropic generosity from EWU alumni, donors, and fans with the critical revenue needs associated with annual scholarship and operational funding.
The successful candidate will manage the Eagle Athletic Fund’s priority point system, which rewards the most generous donors with priority access to tickets, parking, and events. He or she will and develop an annual communication and solicitation calendar in collaboration with his/her university counterparts in annual giving. The incumbent will ensure the gift acknowledgment process is timely, accurate and effective and evaluate/lead any enhancements to processes, objectives, and goals to improve reach and effectiveness.
Utilizing industry best practices, the incumbent will constantly evaluate ways to ensure that EWU Athletics is positioned to provide student-athletes with the necessary resources to compete for conference and national championships.
On top of salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees, discounted EWU sports tickets and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/ben....
Eastern Washington University is committed to increasing and retaining the diversity of its faculty, staff, students and academic programs. We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged.
EWU expands opportunities for personal transformation through excellence in learning.
|
| About Eastern Washington University |
Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. EWU’s 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington’s second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building, the SIERR building which is a hub for research, development and advancement of health sciences, and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelor’s and master’s degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by Colleges of Distinction, a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a ’22-’23 College of Distinction (CoD).
Money magazine recently named EWU as one of its Best Colleges in America 2023.
Tribal Land Acknowledgement
Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place—the knowledge that comes from the land.
|
| Diversity Statement |
EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws.
|
| Conditions of Employment |
- This position, during the course of university employment will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value; as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment.
- MMR Requirement: All new employees must comply with EWU Immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.
- Occasional travel as well as evening and weekend work will be expected.
- Applicants must be able to maintain a thorough knowledge of NCAA and institutional rules, regulations, and policies.
- This is an Administrative Exempt position and is covered by EWU Policy 406- 01, Exempt Em...
- Mandatory Training: Upon hire you must complete required DEI, Hazing, Harassment and Title IX training, and other federal, state & university mandated trainings. You can access the online training at https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/tra... or complete the training in person or via Zoom. In person and Zoom training opportunities will be posted on InsideEWU and are listed on Human Resources’ https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/tra....
|
| Physical Demands |
If you would like to obtain a copy of the Essential Functions Analysis form, which describes the physical and mental demands of the position, please contact Caren Lincoln, clincoln@ewu.edu.
|
| Pre-Placement Physical | No |
| Hearing Test | No |
| Medical Monitoring Post Hire | No |
| Protective Equipment |
|
| Required Qualifications |
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Three (3) years of experience in fundraising, marketing, ticketing, public relations, or sales.
- Candidate must demonstrate interest, ability and/or experience promoting cultural competency and/or diversity.
|
| Preferred Qualifications |
- Master’s Degree.
- Three (3) years of experience in athletic development at the Division I level.
- Experience in collaborating with a team involving different phases of advancement including communications, special events and alumni relations.
- Supervisory experience.
|
| Other Skills and Abilities | |
| Work Schedule Type | Alternate |
| Work Schedule |
- Variable as it is dependent on athletic events. This position will be physically present in the EAF tailgating area during all hosted football games.
|
| Posting Date | 03/28/2024 |
| Open Until Further Notice | Yes |
| Closing Date | 04/19/2024 |
| Screening to Begin | Immediately |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
1. Attach a detailed cover letter in which you explain how you meet each of the required minimum qualifications [and preferred qualifications, if applicable]. It is preferred that you provide that information in a bulleted list or within a table within your cover letter.
Attach a chronological resume including work experience, education, and applicable certifications. Please include the names, email addresses and phone numbers for 3 professional references in your resume.
Respond to the Diversity question. | | Application Types Accepted | Application |
Job Duties
| % of Time | 40 |
| Responsibility / Duty |
DEVELOPMENT & STEWARDSHIP
Advance Eagle Athletic Fund (EAF) participation and revenue through donor retention, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of benefactors to Eastern Washington University utilizing industry standard/leading initiatives.
Provide oversight of EAF marketing and communications efforts
Oversee game day parking/tailgating initiatives
Attend, in an occupational capacity, various EWU Athletics competitions and events, including all home football and men’s basketball games, and maintain a professional presence at EWU Athletics’ most highly attended events.
Serve as liaison between the EAF Committee and the EWU Athletic Department.
Maintain positive relationships with current EAF donors.
Meet on a frequent basis with donors and potential donors. | | Essential Function Indicator | Yes |
| % of Time | 30 |
| Responsibility / Duty |
REVENUE SUPPORT
Support the generation of additional revenue through tailgating, special events, ticket sales, corporate sponsorship, and licensing initiatives.
Oversee all customer service and relationship fulfillment for game day parking/tailgating.
Provide leadership to all fundraising special events, including the Orland Killin Auction, the Ron Raver Golf Classic, Hall of Fame Breakfast, game day hospitality areas (Eagle Club), and any other fundraising related events. | | Essential Function Indicator | Yes |
| % of Time | 20 |
| Responsibility / Duty |
TICKETING
Directly work with the ticket office operations team, including ticket sales, fulfillment and customer service initiatives for all EAF ticketing related transactions.
Work with Associate Athletic Director for Business & Finance and Director of Ticketing on implementation of any and all procedures within the guidelines of all EWU and NCAA rules and regulations. | | Essential Function Indicator | Yes |
| % of Time | 10 |
| Responsibility / Duty |
MANAGEMENT / OTHER DUTIES
Provide leadership to EAF personnel and collaborate with EWU Foundation staff.
Recruit and manage work study students and student volunteers. Provide oversight of student employees; provide training and coaching, ensure goals and performance expectations are met.
Other duties as assigned. | | Essential Function Indicator | Yes |
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. Diversity Response Optional Documents 1. DD214 Form
Person | Role |
---|---|
Rickie Alvarez |
Associate Athletic Director, Director of Philanthropy |
Rich Rasmussen |
Associate Athletic Director, Director of Philanthropy |
Marc Hughes |
Assistant AD for Revenue Development |
Person | Role |
---|---|
Ryan Eucker |
Senior Associate Athletic Director / External Relations and Revenue |
Person | Role |
---|---|
Rickie Alvarez |
Associate Athletic Director, Director of Philanthropy |
Rich Rasmussen |
Associate Athletic Director, Director of Philanthropy |
Kyle Hoob |
Assistant Athletic Director of Annual Giving / EAF Director |
Person | Role |
---|---|
Kyle Hoob |
Assistant Athletic Director of Annual Giving / EAF Director |
Rickie Alvarez |
Director of Philanthropy-Athletics Major Gifts |
Rich Rasmussen |
Director of Philanthropy-Athletics Major Gifts |
Email us at support@intercollegiate.co with any questions.
© 2024 Intercollegiate. All rights reserved.