Title: Executive Director for Athletics Development
Position Type: Fulltime Staff
Search Type: Internal - minimum 5 days
Department: 81R000 - University Development
Title: Executive Director for Athletics Development
Position Type: Fulltime Staff
Search Type: Internal - minimum 5 days
Department: 81R000 - University Development
Apply NowDivision: 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: Night and weekend work will be required. Significant travel required.
Posted Salary Grade: Exempt - 51
Retirement: KTRS
Contact Person: Mary Beth Neiser
Job Summary/Basic Functions
The Executive Director for Athletics Development, under the supervision of the Vice President for Development and Alumni Engagement, will be an integral part of the Development and Alumni Engagement team for Eastern Kentucky University. This position will travel extensively, both within Kentucky and beyond, to advance a culture of philanthropy at EKU. The Executive Director for Athletics will serve an important role by bringing University Athletics to alumni and friends throughout the US. The incumbent will help discover, cultivate, solicit and steward major and planned gift prospects. The incumbent will also focus on increasing gifts and identifying and soliciting planned gifts. Metrics will be determined based on previous experience; however, emphasis will be placed on securing visits and soliciting gifts. The incumbent will work under the close oversight and direction of the Vice President for Development and Alumni Engagement to grow the incumbent's knowledge and experience. This position will be expected to attend many athletic events and be involved with other fundraising efforts for athletic teams. The incumbent will work closely with Colonels Club and Worn Cleat Society. Emphasis will be placed on solicitating major and planned gifts with expectation to serve as a development representative for athletics. This position will require significant travel (30% or more) and some evenings and weekends.
As a member of the Development Leadership Team, this individual is expected to assist in all areas of development including collaborating with colleagues assigned to colleges to maximize the gift potential from alumni of their programs who also support EKU Athletics. This individual will play a crucial role in bringing philanthropy to corporate partners who support athletics. The incumbent will also help develop a comprehensive stewardship plan to acknowledge athletic supporters and keep them updated about EKU in general. Creativity, strong work ethic, and self-motivation are essential.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree is required, Master's preferred.
Experience: Five years of work experience in sales and/or non-profit fund development is required. Athletics experience an knowledge is required.
Licensure & Certifications: A valid driver's license is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Job Duties:
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: No
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.
Person | Role |
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Sean Hamilton |
Director of Development, Athletics |
Terry Johnson |
Senior Associate Athletics Director of Sport Sponsorship |
Person | Role |
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Grant Stepp |
Associate Athletics Director for Development |
Savannah Brunty |
Director of Athletics Development |
Person | Role |
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Grant Stepp |
Associate Athletics Director for Development |
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