About This Role

K-State Athletics is seeking qualified applicants for an Associate Director of Development, which is a full-time, salaried, benefits-eligible position.

An example of job responsibilities includes but is not limited to the following:

• Manage a portfolio of major gift prospects with the expectation to make 150+ personal visits annually.
• Identify, manage, cultivate and solicit new and current prospects for major gifts and annual leadership gifts for the Ahearn Fund and K-State Athletics. Frequent travel within the state of Kansas, bordering states and potential national travel to cultivate and solicit gifts.
• Work home and some away K-State Athletic sporting events and donor events
• Other duties as assigned

About Us

We are looking for someone who is self-motivated, energetic, passionate about college athletics, enjoys meeting people and maintaining positive donor relationships, and solicit major gifts to support the Ahearn Fund and K-State Athletics.

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-State, our supporters and each other.

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

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

Worksite Option

This position is on-site. 

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Two years of college athletics major gift fundraising experience or comparable sales experience.
• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three years of college athletics major gift fundraising experience or comparable sales experience.
• Experience working with and managing a portfolio of donors
• Experience fundraising in NCAA Div I athletics
• Former student-athlete

Other Requirements:

• Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays as required
• Must be able to travel as required
• 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.

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

How to Apply

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

1.  Cover letter indicating your qualifications and interest for the position
2. Resume that includes three professional references and their contact information (name, title, phone number, email address)

Screening of Applications Begins

Immediately and continues until position is filled.

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$60,000 to $65,000

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision health plans
• Retirement plan
• Earned leave plan – vacation and sick
• Term life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Long term disability insurance
• Paid KSU designated holidays