ASST DIR/CHIPPEWA ATHLETIC FUND

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Position Information

Posting Number

S-3153

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Position Information

Position Information

Posting Number

S-3153

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Position Number

72560

Type of Recruitment

External

Position Title

ASST DIR/CHIPPEWA ATHLETIC FUND

Position Summary

The primary responsibilities of this position are to contribute to the fiscal year annual fundraising goals of the Chippewa Athletic Fund (CAF) and to build and maintain quality relationships with donors, alumni, head coaches and community members. These goals are met through various annual fundraising initiatives, events and one on one interactions.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or a combination of education and work experience that equates to at least four years.Experience interacting with and soliciting potential donors.Proven track record of achieving fundraising/sales goals.Experience in event planning and execution.Familiarity with large complex databases.Strong interpersonal, communication, and writing skills.Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations to ensure institutional compliance with athletics development initiatives.Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree.Experience in fundraising at the collegiate level.Ability to work with highly sensitive and confidential information.

Duties & Responsibilities

Serves as Chippewa Athletic Fund (CAF) liaison for assigned sports.Conducts a minimum of 120 in-person visits with donors and prospective donors annually, while making at least 720 total contacts.Manages a portfolio of approximately 120 donors and prospective donors.Assists in the sale of premium seating (club seats, loge boxes, suites and courtside seats).Administration of CAF membership benefits.Daily solicitation calls, gift processing and attribute reporting.Develops and successfully executes fundraising campaigns for assigned programs.Responsible for recruiting, hiring, training and mentoring student workers and student volunteers.Projects a positive and professional image of the university and the CAF to the public at CAF and athletic events.Serves as point of contact for CAF website and audio newsletters.Other duties as assigned.

Supervision Exercised

None.

Message to Applicants

Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community.You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.This position will remain open until filled. However, the university reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified. For best consideration, please submit application materials before December 4, 2023.

Employee Group

Professional & Administrative -Salary

Staff Pay Level

Pay Range

$36,000 - $42,000

Division

President

Department

Athletics - External Operations

Position Status

Regular

Position End Date

Employment Status

Full-Time

FTE

1.00

Position Type

12 month

Weekly Work Schedule

Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. / weekends and evenings as required.

Location

Mount Pleasant, MI

About the Department

About CMU

Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master’s, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more.Central is home to 17 men’s and women’s Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17.CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It’s part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state’s largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant.Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions — Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more — are within easy reach of the city’s central location in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.

CMU Leadership Standards

Central Michigan University is a place where we value students and work for their success, where we act as family, and where employees are engaged, appreciated and have extraordinary opportunities to make a difference.We intentionally maintain and strengthen the hallmark CMU culture that sets us apart from our peers by expecting CMU leaders and employees to model the following Leadership Standards and develop them within their teams.Please review the Leadership Standards before applying for this position.

EEO Statement

CMU, an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity within its community. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex‐based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight (see https://www.cmich.edu/offices-departments/OCRIE). If you wish to see “EEO is the Law” posters, please click here. CMU does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, including admission and employment, and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 not to discriminate in such a matter. Inquiries about the application of Title IX can be made to CMU’s Title IX Coordinator, the US Department of Education’s Assistant Secretary, or both. CMU’s Title IX Coordinator can be reached at:Phone: 989-774-3253Office: 103 E. Preston St.Bovee University Center, suite 306Mount Pleasant, MI 48858Email: titleix@cmich.edu

Posting Ends

Open Until Filled

Yes

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you first learn of this job opportunity? Please list the specific advertising source or indicate if it was word of mouth.

(Open Ended Question)

1. * Are you currently an internal employee of CMU according to the university's definition?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * If yes, to which employee group do you belong? (If not applicable, select "Not Applicable").

   • Not Applicable
   • Dispatcher
   • Medical Faculty
   • Office Professional
   • P&A, SO or Faculty
   • Police
   • Public Broadcasting
   • Sergeant
   • Service Maintenance
   • Supervisory/Technical

3. * Do you have a bachelor's degree or a combination of education and work experience that equates to at least four years?

   • Yes
   • No

4. * Do you have experience interacting with and soliciting potential donors?

   • Yes
   • No

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2. Cover Letter Optional Documents 1. Recommendation Letters

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