About This Role:

K-State Athletics is seeking qualified applicants for an ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT, which is a full-time, salaried, benefits-eligible position.

An example of job duties includes but are not limited to:

Develop and manage a portfolio of 175+ major gift prospects focusing on solicitations of $50,000 and above.
Conduct at least 15-20 strategic moves with prospects and donors per month and participate in a minimum of 25+ solicitations per year.
Gather data, assess prospects, and develop strategies designed to realize the current and lifetime giving potential of individual prospects.
Frequent travel in the state of Kansas and some national travel is required.
Must have a valid driver's license at all times.
Aggressively identify and formally qualify new major gift prospects by developing and executing long-range and short-range strategies and plans to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward prospects, producing a continuous stream of donors capable of making gifts of $50,000 or more to K-State Athletics.
Partner with Athletic Development colleagues to develop, plan and execute successful fundraising campaigns.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with academic and other unit colleagues on campus.
Participate in Athletic Development events as appropriate, including but not limited to football, volleyball, women's soccer, men's and women's basketball and baseball game activities, on- and off-campus donor activities, and other special events.
Why Join Us:

K-State Athletics, Inc. is a proud member of the Big 12 Conference. We are looking for someone who wants to become a member of our staff to help advance our Development Office through hard work, knowledge, and dedication.

Our mission is to foster a culture in which our student-athletes have every opportunity to reach their maximum potential academically, athletically, mentally and socially while operating an organization that is anchored by a genuine commitment to K-Stat, our supporters and each other.

For more information on K-State Athletics, please visit http://www.kstatesports.com

For more information on Manhattan, KS and the University, please visit http://www.k-state.edu/hcs/jobs/

The 2021 annual survey by Forbes magazine, "America's Best Employers by State List", finds Kansas State University rates among the Top 3 employers in the state and is the best university employer in Kansas.

Manhattan was ranked # 19 in "Best Small Cities (under 75,000 population) in the U.S. by NerdWallet.com for Quality of Life, Economic Health, and Affordability while Livability.com named Manhattan the #1 College Town in America in 2018. K-State Athletics is also a proud member of the Big 12 Conference.

We Support Diversity and Inclusion:

Kansas State University embraces diversity and promotes inclusion. The University actively seeks individuals who foster a collegial environment and cooperative interactions with coworkers, students, and others. The University is dedicated to promoting the Principles of Community.

What You'll Need to Succeed:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree at time of application

Two or more years of college athletics major gift fundraising experience, sales experience, or comparable experience within a college athletics department or higher education

Successful track record of development and/or sales productivity in a complex work environment

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree
Three or more years of college athletics major gift fundraising experience, or comparable experience within a college athletics department
Experience working with and managing a portfolio of donors
Experience fundraising in NCAA Division I athletics
Other Requirements:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment
Strong interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to promote and demonstrate respect, collaboration and friendly customer service in all working relationships and situations
Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays as required
Must be able to travel as required, which includes evenings, weekends and holidays when needed
Must have a valid driver's license at all times
This position holds expectations of compliance with all NCAA, Big 12 Conference, Kansas State University and K-State Athletics, Inc. rules and regulations.

How to Apply:

To be considered for the position, please complete the online application and submit/upload the following documents:

Cover letter indicating your qualifications for the position
Resume with three professional references that includes contact information (name, title, phone number, email address)