Assistant Director of Development​/Catamount Club

Assistant Director of Development/Catamount Club - #251078

To be considered, you must apply online. Please attach a cover letter, current resume, and a list of three professional references (including complete contact information) to complete the application. For questions, contact James Hogan  or .

Reporting to the Director of the Catamount Club, this position plays a visible, hands‑on role within both the Athletics Department and the Division of Advancement. The Assistant Director is responsible for fundraising, donor engagement, and events management to support WCU Athletics and to meet annual development goals.

• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors and prospects as part of the Athletics Development team.
• Manage a donor portfolio with emphasis on new member identification, renewals, and upgrades.
• Staff execution of the annual Greek Challenge.
• Support marketing and promotional strategies to grow the Catamount Club.
• Collaborate on special events such as the Catamount Golf Tour and Athletics Gala.
• Support game‑day donor hospitality for football, basketball, and baseball.
• Assist with donor parking and ticket priority processes.
• Partner with the Assistant Director of Annual Giving for Student and Young Alumni Engagement to execute the Student Catamount Club initiative.
• Participate in student‑athlete alumni engagement and philanthropic opportunities.
• Execute regional prospecting, especially within the Southeast.
• Carry out other duties as assigned.

• Strong communication, customer service, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and donor database systems.

• Legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
• Bachelor’s degree required. Prior experience in collegiate athletics fundraising preferred.
• Flexibility for frequent out‑of‑state travel, night, and weekend work required.

Experience with Greek organization fundraising and campus‑wide donor engagement.

• Cover Letter / Application Letter
• Resume
• List of References

• College Certificate of Graduation
• College Transcripts
• Letters of Recommendation
• College Transcript of Enrollment

Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, 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.

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