When you join our team, you’ll become a part of something big. We are looking for individuals who want to inspire, connect and elevate the mission of Wichita State University. Our home on the university campus is filled with smart passionate employees who understand the power of education. Our team include professional fundraisers, administration and operation positions, donor relations and support roles. You’ll love coming to work in our dynamic, team-supportive and friendly atmosphere.
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Calling all Marketers! We are searching for candidates to join our Marketing & Communications team at the Wichita State University Foundation.
As a unit, the marketing team is responsible for maintaining the Foundation’s brand image and engaging donors through both traditional and digital communications to support our outreach efforts. We are starting the search now to fill multiple positions by the end of the summer.
Open positions include:
• Creative Director
• Graphic Designer
• Marketing Coordinator
• Marketing & Communications Assistant
We are considering applicants with backgrounds in graphic design, videography, social media management, and/or marketing program management. While each role will have different qualifications and expectations, applicants are encouraged to apply if you have:
To Apply:
Interested? Please fill out a general application and submit your resume, cover letter and any relevant portfolio items by clicking here.
The WSU Foundation believes in the power of education. Since 1965, we have worked to connect the students, faculty, and staff of Wichita State University with the resources they need to transform their communities. Our dedicated staff includes members of the development, annual fund, finance, support, and student teams. We have accomplished big goals in the last few years and don’t plan to slow down anytime soon. Check out some of our favorite stories here!
The WSU Foundation also offers outstanding benefits, including medical/dental/vision (100% premium paid for employee/50% for dependents), term life insurance, tuition reimbursement, 8.5% company matching on retirement accounts after one year, and more.
Application deadline: July 16, 2021
WSU Foundation is an EOE employer
The Wichita State University Foundation is searching for a major gift officer to work with our College of Health Professions and as a generalist in an assigned geographic territory. This is an exciting opportunity to raise support for the important academic programs in the College of Health Professions, including Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, Nursing, Dental Hygiene, Advanced Education in General Dentistry, Public Health, Communication Sciences and Disorders, and Medical Laboratory Sciences. The new director of development will play a major role in advancing the College of Health Professions as a strategic partner with the greater Wichita medical community. Working closely with the college dean and faculty, this person will identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gift donors while learning from and contributing to a strong team of fundraisers. The right candidate will have achieved major gift fundraising success, possess strong interpersonal skills, be committed to public higher education, and demonstrate strong internal motivation.
Minimum requirements for the position include:
• Bachelor’s degree from accredited institution required
• Three years development experience at the major gift level in higher education or equivalent fundraising experience
• Must be willing to travel and work occasional weekends and evenings
• Must have and maintain valid driver’s license and insurance
• Commitment to the WSU Foundation core values of Integrity, Service,
Teamwork and Relationships
Preferred requirements:
• Graduate degree from accredited institution
• Knowledge of Wichita State University and a commitment to higher education
The WSU Foundation believes in the power of education. Since 1965, we have worked to connect the students, faculty, and staff of Wichita State University with the resources they need to transform their communities. Our dedicated staff includes members of development, annual fund, finance, support, and student teams. We have accomplished big goals in the last few years and don’t plan to slow down anytime soon. Check out some of our favorite stories here!
The WSU Foundation also offers outstanding benefits including medical/dental/vision (100% premium paid for employee/50% for dependents), term life insurance, tuition reimbursement, 8.5% company matching on retirement accounts after one year, and more.
To Apply:
Please fill out an application, submit your resume and a cover letter explaining your interests in, and qualifications for, the position by clicking here.
WSU Foundation is an EOE employer
The Wichita State University Foundation is excited to expand our Kansas City development team! We are actively searching for a talented Shocker fundraiser living in Kansas City to join our team as an Associate Director of Development. Reporting to the Director of Development in Kansas City, this position will be responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of prospective and present donors to Wichita State University. Primary operations will be out of a home-office with frequent in-person and group interaction with WSU donors and alumni across the Kansas City metropolitan area.
Minimum requirements for the position include:
Preferred requirements:
The WSU Foundation believes in the power of education. Since 1965, we have worked to connect the students, faculty, and staff of Wichita State University with the resources they need to transform their communities. Our dedicated staff includes members of the development, annual fund, finance, support, and student teams. We have accomplished big goals in the last few years and don’t plan to slow down anytime soon. Check out some of our favorite stories here!
The WSU Foundation also offers outstanding benefits, including medical/dental/vision (100% premium paid for employee/50% for dependents), term life insurance, tuition reimbursement, 8.5% company matching on retirement accounts after one year, and more.
To Apply:
Please fill out an application, submit your resume and a cover letter explaining your interests in, and qualifications for, the position by clicking here.
Application deadline: July 16, 2021
WSU Foundation is an EOE employer
We believe the best way to grow employees is by providing benefits and professional development opportunities that inspire great work.