Assistant Director of Development position available at Kansas State University.

The University is looking for someone who is self-motivated, energetic, passionate about college athletics, enjoys meeting people and maintaining positive donor relationships, and solicit donations to support the Ahearn Fund and K-State Athletics. Its mission is to foster a culture in which its 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, its supporters and each other.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage large portfolio of major gift and annual fund prospects with the expectation to make 200 personal visits annually.
• Identify, manage, cultivate and solicit new and current prospects for gifts for the Ahearn Fund and K-State Athletics.  Frequent travel within the state of Kansas and bordering states to cultivate and solicit gifts.

Salary and Benefits

• $40,000 to $43,000
• 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

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• One year of college athletics fundraising 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
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of college athletics fundraising experience
• Experience working with and managing a portfolio of donors
• Experience fundraising in NCAA Div I athletics

Other Requirements

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment