Special Events and Athletic Development Manager

Leavenworth, WA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 2500 - 50000

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The University of Saint Mary is conveniently located a short 30 minutes drive from Parkville Shawnee Basehor and Kansas City Kansas. USM offer all full-time employees Medical Dental Vision University Paid Basic Life & AD&D Short and Long-Term Disability along with a generous Tuition Remission for the employee spouse and dependents under the age of 24 years old.

THE HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SAINT MARY:

The University of Saint Mary is a Roman Catholic liberal arts university located in Leavenworth Kansas just 25 minutes away from Kansas City. For over 100 years the University of Saint Mary has helped students find their way to meaningful lives and careers through an education that blends the liberal arts and a focus on critical thinking with the development of key professional skills. USM serves about 1400 students at its main campus in Leavenworth its satellite location in Overland Park as well as online.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Development Manager Athletics and Special Eventsin the Office of University Advancement (UA) is responsible for planning organizing and implementing strategies to increase the level of financial support given by alumni friends and corporate partners. The Development Manager Athletics and Special Events will manage all aspects of event planning for the Universitys special fundraising events while serving as the liaison between the Universitys Advancement Alumni and Athletic programs.

The Development Manager Athletics and Special Eventswill work under the supervision of the Associate Vice President for Advancement and in accordance with the Vice President for Athletics.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Manage all aspects of event planning for the Universitys special fundraising events (Golf Classic Hall of Fame Banquet and SpireFest)
Assist in the planning and execution of all USM Athletic Program fundraising initiatives
Build and manage a portfolio of annual donors and corporate sponsors to support the Universitys athletic programs and special events
Oversee the Universitys Athletics Corporate Sponsorship program including the identification cultivation solicitation and stewardship of sponsors
Assist in identifying and qualifying major gift prospects
Secure and steward sponsorships ranging from $2500$50000 meeting with prospects monthly
Manage event budgets track progress and conduct post-event evaluations.
Assets and set fiscal year fundraising goals and metrics in collaboration with the Vice President of Advancement and the Vice President of Athletics.
Support donor and alumni cultivation gatherings on campus (e.g. Presidents Football Suite Alumni Reunion Homecoming).

Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Associate Vice President for Advancement and Vice President for Athletics.

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor degree required.
A minimum of two years of related professional experience; preferably in a university setting.
Event management experience preferably in nonprofit fundraising
Ability to work collaboratively with a variety of constituents to achieve Advancement goals.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
Detail-oriented organized and able to manage multiple priorities under deadlines
Effective project management skills.
Commitment to accuracy and detail.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Effective organizational skills and proven ability to successfully manage and prioritize multiple projects and/or tasks to achieve goals and meet timelines.
Proficient computer skills experience in MS Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook including mail merge capabilities.
Commitment to the Saint Mary mission and its Core Values of Justice Community Respect and Excellence.
Willingness to travel and work some weekends and evenings.

TO APPLY:
Submit a cover letter resume and contact information for at least three current professional references.

Saint Mary is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Questions: email human resources at

Required Experience:

Manager