Assistant Athletic Director of Development

The Assistant Athletic Director of Development will report to the Vice President for Advancement, Alumni Relations, and Athletics. Provides overall leadership for the assigned college's fundraising program, with primary emphasis on fundraising through securing major gifts from individuals, corporations and foundations to support academic priorities of the College and the goals and objectives of the University's strategic plan "Higher Values in Higher Education.".

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• A demonstrated record of success in higher education or non-profit fundraising, including a knowledge of gift planning techniques and tools, or experience in marketing or outside sales.
• A desire to build relationships and convey a passion for WIU and the assigned college with the purpose of raising funds for the College.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing, and to coordinate efforts of diverse groups of alumni, volunteers, faculty and staff.
• Computer proficiency applicable to the position required.
• Weekend and evening work is required, in addition to extensive travel (25 - 50%).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate degree.
• Evidence of progressive professional experience in higher education fundraising.