Manager Of Development Operations

Description:

The responsibilities of this position encompass a wide variety of administrative and supervisory duties. These duties include management of day-to-day CAF operations, providing oversight for Cougar Athletic Fund's gift accounting and internal operations (staff supervision, events strategy, policies and procedure development, implementation, and oversight), serving as a liaison with marketing and promotions, tickets, the WSU Foundation and assisting with strategic planning and assessment. This position is responsible for ensuring that there is consistent enforcement and execution of policies, procedures, and proper risk management practices. Additionally, this position is responsible for the results of the Cougar Athletic Fund's stewardship programs, related to the unit's $15 million Endowment and for creation and execution of all Cougar Athletic Fund policies related to gift processing and event accounting reconciliation. The stewardship programs include, but is not limited to, annual fund members $10,000 and greater, and major gift donors, in coordination with the Senior Associate Director of Athletics/Assistant VP for Advancement and CAF staff.

This position is also expected to attend necessary CAF, Office of Intercollegiate Athletics, and WSU Foundation meetings as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in a field related to the functional managerial area which has included at least one (1) year of supervisory experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• This position will be required to work evenings and weekends work, including occasional travel.
• Must have, or able to obtain, a valid driver's license by time of hire.