Department: Wichita State Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Campus Location: Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type: Full Time

Pay: $Pay range $42,608 - $68,173/ year

Work Schedule: M-F, Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, & holidays.

Export Compliance Requirement: No export control requirement.

Job Story

Wichita State University Athletics is seeking a passionate and driven professional to serve as the new Donor Relations and Events Manager, playing a key role in Shocker athletics. If you're someone who understands the unique challenges and opportunities that come with collegiate athletics, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Job Summary

Develops and implements a donor relations and stewardship program that appropriately and consistently promotes interaction and recognition of donors at all levels. Manages the strategy and execution of events and projects with a high level of impact.

Essential Functions

• Performs public relations, sponsorship, hospitality, and/or project management for donor engagement initiatives.
• Develops, coordinates, and/or implements all amenities, accommodations and/or resources for engagement activities. May assist or lead others in the execution or task deliverables.
• Develops, plans, and maintains events calendar and/or records, and ensures alignment with Shocker Athletics objectives.
• Collaborates with leaders and/or affiliated stakeholders to ensure event success.
• Serve as a key liaison to high-level donors and stakeholders.

Job Duties

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two (2) years of experience in event coordination, fundraising, intercollegiate athletics or related field

Faculty Requirements

Required License/Certifications/Training:

None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Maintain high standard of ethics and integrity related to intercollegiate athletics
  Exhibit strong creative, organizational and interpersonal skills
  Proactive attitude towards work and assignments

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred License/Certifications/Training:

Additional Information:

Physical Requirements:

Ability to remain in a stationary position. Frequent 60-90%
Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators. Frequent 60-90%
Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information. Frequent 60-90%
Ability to move, transport, and/or deliver items, supplies, or equipment. Rare 0-30%
Ability to move or traverse across campus, within buildings and offices, and/or across external environments. Rare 0-30%
Ability to travel in a vehicle for distances including but not limited to across city, county, and state. Rare 0-30%

Additional Physical Requirement: