Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU! Oversees various crucial aspects of KSU Athletics, including but not limited to athletics departments, the Varsity Club, the Annual Fund, the Hall of Fame, and community engagement. Manages assigned staff and collaborates with external and internal teams to develop strategies for engaging former student-athletes, Owls Fund Members, fans, and the community. Works closely with department and division leadership. Responsible for the day-to-day operations of The Owls Fund annual giving campaign, driving strategic revenue initiatives, and initiating donor-related programs to include identifying, cultivating, and soliciting annual fund prospects, compiling fundraising reports, and organizing stewarding and engagement events to enhance KSU brand affinity.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Supervises department operations and personnel, including staff, student assistants, and volunteers, and contributes to the hiring process 2. Develops and implements a comprehensive strategic engagement plan aimed at enhancing constituent engagement, particularly with former student-athletes, alumni, and Owls Fund members 3. Coordinates strategic engagement reporting, audits, and data analytics to inform decision-making processes 4. Directs strategic engagement efforts within the department, collaborating with athletics staff, coaches, and external partners to execute engagement plans for former KSU and SPSU student-athletes 5. Manages the daily operations of the athletics department's Varsity Club, coordinating with various stakeholders to execute engagement strategies 6. Oversees the Owls Fund retention program and renewal process, conducting proactive outreach efforts in coordination with the Revenue Enhancement Team and Ticket Operations staff 7. Assists with the management of the department's NIL efforts and supports fulfillment of all benefits and collaborates with external constituents to garner external support 8. Collaborates with the compliance department to ensure adherence to NCAA requirements and other regulatory standards related to strategic engagement 9. Plans, organizes, and oversees the Annual Fund and other restricted giving initiatives 10. Manages the distribution of Owls Fund Benefits as outlined in the Benefits Chart 11. Cultivates and stewards donors to The Owls Fund, with a focus on season ticket holders, annual gift prospects, and other supporters of KSU Athletics 12. Plans, implements, and evaluates annual athletics giving activities 13. Supports annual fund and major gift officers in identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding top-level annual fund donors 14. Manages all aspects of the annual giving program, including renewals, direct mail, telemarketing, and online giving functions 15. Oversees internal processes of the priority seating program, including billing and invoicing related to Owls Fund points 16. Directs gift processing for all donations to the KSUAA and ensures accurate tracking of athletic donations routed through the KSU Foundation 17. Provides operational support for post-season games, both home and away
Educational Requirements Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education
Other Required Qualifications Current, valid, and unrestricted driver's license
A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State University offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees to its more than 43,000 students. Kennesaw State is a member of the University System of Georgia with 11 academic colleges. The university’s vibrant campus culture, diverse population, strong global ties and entrepreneurial spirit draw students from throughout the country and the world. Kennesaw State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2), placing it among an elite group of only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities with an R1 or R2 status. For more information, visit kennesaw.edu. Since joining the NCAA Division 1 ranks in 2005 as members of the ASUN Conference, KSU has won 43 conference championships and 11 regular season titles across a range of women and men's sports. Counting Kennesaw State's time as an NAIA and NCAA DII program, and the history of consolidated Southern Polytechnic State University (SPSU), KSU has won over 150 conference, district, and regional championships, and six national championships. KSU has recently celebrated an individual national champion and Team USA Olympian, Daniel Haugh. The Owls will soar to new heights when KSU joins Conference USA starting July 1, 2024.
