The Wichita State University Foundation is looking to hire an Associate Vice President to lead our Marketing & Communications Team. The primary responsibility for this individual will be to create and direct the strategy that builds the WSU Foundation’s brand, promotes engagement, and communicates impact to a wide audience. This work will flow through a highly capable team into deliverables in design, advertising, appeals, content development, print and online communications. This individual will report to the President & CEO and serve as an active member of our WSU Foundation leadership team.

Minimum requirements for the position include:

• Commitment to the WSU Foundation core values of Integrity, Service, Teamwork and Relationships
• Bachelor’s degree, preference toward degree in marketing or communications
• Eight to ten years of successful, relevant experience in communications, public affairs, and/or marketing
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills
• The ability and flexibility to participate in evening and weekend activities
• Must have and maintain valid driver’s license and insurance
• Project professional image at all times

Preferred requirements:

• Knowledge of Wichita State University and a commitment to higher education.
• Experience in a foundation or relevant nonprofit setting
• Experience branding a fundraising campaign

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: May 7, 2021

WSU Foundation is an EOE employer

The Wichita State University Foundation is looking to hire a talented individual as an Associate Director for Foundation Grants to work with foundation, campus, and corporate sources in securing funding to further the mission of Wichita State University. This individual will be responsible for the identification, preparation, management, and stewardship of grant opportunities and will have the opportunity to collaborate with all levels of the organization.

Minimum requirements for the position include:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Strong written communication skills; ability to write well-structured, persuasive proposals
• Elevated organizational skills and attention to detail
• Commitment to the WSU Foundation core values: Integrity, Service, Teamwork, and Relationships
• Must project professional image at all times

Preferred requirements:

• Two years of successful experience grant writing and/or nonprofit fundraising
• 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.

Application deadline: November 23, 2020

WSU Foundation is an EOE employer