An example of job responsibilities includes but is not limited to the following:

• Support stewardship-related efforts through benefit fulfillment according to Athlos Society membership, annual donor level, as well as highlighting the impact of individualized philanthropy.
• Provide support for donor events, including printing nametags, running registration, setup and tear down, coordinating with vendors, and assisting donor needs.
• Lead and support game day operational priorities
• Supervise and schedule student workers/groups for assignments related to event parking, premium seating in football, basketball, and hockey
• Provide exemplary customer service to all constituents
• Develop and maintain donor relationships via phone, email, and in person
• Assist in identification, discovery, acquisition, and retention initiatives •
• Execute renewal, lapsed, and long lapsed donor calls asking for support
• Research prospects and make introductory calls
• Engage with donors who are within 10% of next donor level
• Provide coverage in answering Spartan Fund phone calls and emails when necessary
• Other duties as assigned

Desired qualifications:

• Baccalaureate degree and experience in athletics, sales, higher education, or related field.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint;
• Experience with using Outlook and other scheduling tools
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks, details, and prioritize work to meet deadlines
• Demonstrated excellence in communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills and ability to interact with varied constituents in a timely, courteous and professional manner;
• Ability to interpret information in order to coordinate events and respond to questions;
• Demonstrates a work orientation that includes problem solving, teamwork and adaptability to change, focus on service, and continuous learning for self-improvement.

About Michigan State Athletics

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