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*2024 - Ranking in the top 8.5% on Forbes 'America's Best Midsize Employers' list, WCU was ranked 34 out of the top 400 employers across all industries.
*2023 - Ranked in the top 20% on Forbes 'America's Best Midsize Employers' list, WCU was ranked 97 out of the top 500 employers across all industries.
*2022 - Ranked 14th in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes 'America's Best Employers by State' list.
Western Carolina University is the UNC system's westernmost campus and has been consistently ranked as one of the top 15 public regional institutions in the South.
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Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employee may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses. Also offered are free group exercise classes multiple times per week, a discounted membership to the campus recreation center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year. Paid vacation and sick leave accrual begin after first month of employment. Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.
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The primary location of this position is on the main Cullowhee, NC campus.

Under the direction of the Director of Development for the Catamount Club, the Assistant Director of Development/Catamount Club will have a visible role in the Western Carolina University Athletics Department working as a member of the Catamount Club Development team expected to meet and exceed the annual fundraising goals for WCU Athletics. The individual will be charged with managing a donor portfolio and will have a specific focus on new member identification, but also including membership renewals, giving level upgrades, and gifts for specific sports. Other responsibilities include assisting in the coordination of special events and coordinating donor hospitality on game days. More specifically: Assist in the development, implementation, and execution of strategies, policies, goals, and objectives related to fundraising for Western Carolina University Athletics.

- Work as part of the Athletics Development team to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors and prospects.

- Actively work to grow the Catamount Club through on and off-campus visits, with a focus on regional prospecting in the southeast.

- Execute marketing and promotional strategies of the Catamount Club.

- Assist in the planning and execution of student-athlete alumni engagement and philanthropic opportunities.

- Assist in planning and executing communications with the donor base including solicitations and renewals.

- Assist in the supervision of donor parking priority and donor ticket priority.

- Assist in the coordination and execution of Catamount Club special events, including the Catamount Golf Tour, Student-Athlete Scholarship Gala, and hospitality for football, basketball and baseball.

- Undertake other duties as assigned by the Director for Development.

-Other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree required. Candidate must have experience in Fundraising, preferably in Collegiate Athletics. This position involves local and occasional out of state travel. Flexibility, including necessity of frequent night and weekend work, is required.

Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

To be considered, you must apply online. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Attach a cover letter, current resume, transcript and a list of references (including complete contact information) are required to complete the application. For questions or additional information, please call (828) 227-7338.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.

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All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.

Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Additionally, the University promotes the realization of equal employment opportunity for minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans through its affirmative action program.
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