Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Athletics Development Liaison, under the supervision of the Executive Director for Athletics Development, will be an integral part of the Development and Alumni Engagement team for Eastern Kentucky University. This position will serve an important role by bringing the message of philanthropy to alumni and friends. This position will be expected to attend many athletic events and be involved with other fundraising efforts for athletic teams, with a primary focus on football. The incumbent will work closely with the Executive Director for Athletics Development, EKU Football staff and the Worn Cleat Club to coordinate messaging and stewardship. The Athletics Development Liaison will also coordinate tailgate events for football alumni before each home football game. Creativity, strong work ethic, and self-motivation are essential. The Athletics Development Liaison should expect to work approximately 10 hours per week plus all home football games.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: Five years of Athletics experience and knowledge is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Team player with a keen sense of internal and external relationship building.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal relations, and strategic thinking skills; an ability to speak and write persuasively about EKU Athletics
- Collaborative and transparent with ability to make independent decisions when appropriate.
- Creative, hardworking, and committed to successful fundraising.
- Highly attentive to detail.
- Self-starter with discipline in establishing and meeting personal and team goals.
- Ability and willingness to attend select evening and weekend events, as required.