The Wichita State University Foundation is looking to hire a positive, talented, detail-oriented individual as an Administrative Assistant to join our Presidential Support Team. This role will provide support to the Executive Director of Donor Engagement, Executive Assistant and Board Liaison, and the Director of Human Resources. This individual will be assisting with scheduling, providing effective communication through multiple channels, maintain inventory, maintain accurate records, and more.

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, 22 days in vacation days as well as 8 paid holidays, and more. It is a great team environment believing every position is key to our success.

With more than 45 staff working in direct fundraising, accounting and gift records, research, communications, donor relations and support roles, the WSU Foundation is the premier fundraising operation in the region. This past fiscal year the WSU Foundation raised more than $60 million. This is an exciting time at WSU with expansion of both programs and facilities.

Primary Responsibilities include:

• Assisting with donor recognition and communications via phone, calendar, email, mailings and personal deliveries.
• Maintaining and managing a donor experience execution calendar.
• Overseeing the tracking and inventory of donor gifts and print materials.
• Assisting with scheduling, preparing and executing donor meetings with both internal and external partners (calendar, travel arrangements, food/beverage, etc.).
• Assisting with the production of written stewardship communication and weekly acknowledgement letters.
• Assisting with the scheduling, preparation and execution of meetings with both internal and external partners (calendar, travel arrangements, food/beverage, etc.).
• Opening the suite, greet guests, and set a positive office atmosphere
• Preparing the President’s Conference Room to include calendar confirmation, catering, setup, and teardown.
• Supporting administrative needs for team-level, org-wide, or cross-team special projects as assigned.
• Assisting with the preparation and execution of board meetings and employee-centered events.
• Submitting requisitions to complete monthly credit card reports and invoices.
• Assisting with scheduling meetings for both internal and external constituents.
• Maintaining accurate up-to-date records, contracts, renewals, etc.
• Assembling, coping, and distributing correspondence and material as necessary, etc.
• Assisting with recruitment by managing applicants, scheduling interviews, and assisting with the onboarding process.
• Assisting with other tasks as assigned

Minimum requirements:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Prior administrative experience
• Commitment to the WSU Foundation core values of Integrity, Service, Teamwork and Relationships
• Attention to Detail
• Project professional image at all times
• Ability to maintain confidentiality information
• Ability to successfully engage and work with cross-functional partners across the organization

Required Skills:

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Time Management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Highly motivated and ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team

Physical Requirements:

• Daily walking, sitting and standing for long periods of time
• Daily use of a computer for long periods
• Daily use of a telephone
• Ability to lift/carry up to 25 pounds

Preferred Requirements and Skills:

• College Degree
• Two or more years supporting more than one person
• Knowledge of Wichita State University and a commitment to higher education

To Apply:

Please fill out an application, submit your resume and a cover letter by clicking here.

At the WSU Foundation and Alumni Engagement, we work every day to enhance a community of learning excellence for students and faculty through philanthropy and stewardship. Our primary role is to advance and support the mission of the university, which is to be an essential educational, cultural, and economic driver for Kansas and the greater public good. Our team is passionate about education and opening doors to new opportunities. Check out some of our favorite impact stories here!

The WSU Foundation and Alumni Engagement 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.

The WSU Foundation and Alumni Engagement 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.

The Wichita State Foundation and Alumni Engagement is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The equal employment opportunity (EEO) policy of the Wichita State Foundation and Alumni Engagement provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran in compliance with federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, the Wichita State Foundation and Alumni Engagement will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with a disability in completing the application form or in the interview process. Please notify the Human Resources Office at (316) 978-3815 or email @Link, Katie in advance so necessary arrangements can be made.

The Wichita State University Foundation and Alumni Engagement is looking to hire a talented individual as an Assistant Director of Development with our fundraising team. This position will work toward promoting gifts to benefit the College of Engineering, Applied Studies, and Health Professions. This individual will be responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of prospective and present donors to Wichita State University.

With more than 45 staff working in direct fundraising, accounting and gift records, research, communications, donor relations, and support roles, the WSU Foundation is the premier fundraising operation in the region. Last fiscal year the WSU Foundation raised more than $63 million. This is an exciting time at WSU with the expansion of both programs and facilities.

The job duties for this position include:

• Responsible for major gift ($50,000+) fund-raising through outright gifts, pledges, or deferred gift instruments in coordination with position metrics. Position Metrics include in-person visits, meaningful contacts, proposals, planned gifts, and dollars raised.
• Collaborate with other development staff on joint cultivation and stewardship efforts.
• Be the secondary liaison between assigned college(s)/departments and the Foundation by coordinating prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship with the college dean(s).
• Represent the Foundation by attending appropriate University events and functions.
• Work with prospect research in the identification and the research of potential donors and the development of prospect information.
• Develop and manage annual fundraising activities and professional development. Develop annual goals and objectives in conjunction with college dean(s).
• Maintain accurate computer and paper files as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum requirements for the position include:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required
• Must be willing to travel with occasional weekend and evening work
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and insurance
• Project professional image at all times
• Commitment to the WSU Foundation core values of Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration and Service

Skills:

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Highly motivated and ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team
• Maintain confidentiality of information, records, and materials

Physical Requirements:

• Daily walking, sitting and standing for long periods of time
• Daily use of a computer for long periods of time
• Daily use of a telephone
• Ability to lift/carry up to 30 pounds
• Ability to drive/sit in car (day or night) for 3 hours or more (to different city/state)
• Ability to travel (fly/drive/train or other public transportation – overnight)
• Must be willing to attend sporting events which may include going up or down stairs or other physical activities and are outside of normal working hours

Preferred Requirements and Skills:

• Experience in fundraising within a higher education setting
• Knowledge of Wichita State University and a commitment to higher education
• One-year development of Major Gifts ($50,000 or more) experience in higher education or equivalent experience

To Apply:

Please fill out an application, submit your resume and a cover letter by clicking here.

At the WSU Foundation and Alumni Engagement, we work every day to enhance a community of learning excellence for students and faculty through philanthropy and stewardship. Our primary role is to advance and support the mission of the university, which is to be an essential educational, cultural, and economic driver for Kansas and the greater public good. Our team is passionate about education and opening doors to new opportunities. Check out some of our favorite impact stories here!

The WSU Foundation and Alumni Engagement 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.

The WSU Foundation and Alumni Engagement 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.

The Wichita State Foundation and Alumni Engagement is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The equal employment opportunity (EEO) policy of the Wichita State Foundation and Alumni Engagement provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran in compliance with federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, the Wichita State Foundation and Alumni Engagement will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with a disability in completing the application form or in the interview process. Please notify the Human Resources Office at (316) 978-3815 or email @Link, Katie in advance so necessary arrangements can be made.

The Wichita State Foundation is looking for an Associate Director of Data Integrity to join its prospect research team.

In this position, you’ll play a vital part in monitoring and maintaining the integrity and accuracy of our database that informs and supports the work of the Wichita State University Foundation and Alumni Engagement. Working within Raiser’s Edge, this position will maintain a systematic approach to keeping records accurate and be responsible for data maintenance efforts. This position will also provide accurate mailing and email lists as needed. This position will exemplify the Foundation’s core values and represent WSU Foundation and Wichita State University in a professional manner creating a positive image with all constituencies. On a typical day, you can expect to do investigative research, data collection, and financial and statistical analysis.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Responsible for the overall integrity of the database through proactive database cleanup.
• Build mailing, email, and prospect lists for Foundation and Alumni Engagement staff, utilizing these lists to update the database as needed.
• Process alumni and donor record updates in a timely manner.
• Utilize AlumniFinder and LinkedIn to update alumni and donor records.
• Assist in prospect development efforts, adding attributes, constituent codes, and other data points as needed for complete record keeping and prospect segmenting.
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Required skills:

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited institution
• 1-3 years of related experience
• Knowledge of CRM database management systems, with preference to Blackbaud experience
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with accuracy and consistency
• High level of attention to detail, accuracy, and thoroughness
• Proficient in MSWord, Excel, PowerPoint, and have the ability and curiosity to learn new software systems
• Commitment to working in a diverse and inclusive environment
• Willingness to work in a demanding, fast-paced environment
• Appreciate for the impact of philanthropy and the value of higher education
• Project a professional image at all times
• Commitment to the WSU Foundation and Alumni Engagement core values of Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration, and Service
• Teamwork and relationships

Physical Requirements:

• Daily walking, sitting, and standing for long periods of time
• Daily use of a computer for long periods of time
• Daily use of a telephone
• Ability to lift/carry up to 30 pounds

Preferred Requirements and Skills:

• Graduate degree from accredited institution
• Knowledge of Wichita State University and a commitment to higher education

To Apply:

Please fill out an application, submit your resume and a cover letter by clicking here.

At the WSU Foundation and Alumni Engagement, we work every day to enhance a community of learning excellence for students and faculty through philanthropy and stewardship. Our primary role is to advance and support the mission of the university, which is to be an essential educational, cultural, and economic driver for Kansas and the greater public good. Our team is passionate about education and opening doors to new opportunities. Check out some of our favorite impact stories here!

The WSU Foundation and Alumni Engagement 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.

The WSU Foundation and Alumni Engagement 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.

The Wichita State Foundation and Alumni Engagement is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The equal employment opportunity (EEO) policy of the Wichita State Foundation and Alumni Engagement provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran in compliance with federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, the Wichita State Foundation and Alumni Engagement will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with a disability in completing the application form or in the interview process. Please notify the Human Resources Office at (316) 978-3815 or email @Link, Katie in advance so necessary arrangements can be made.

The Wichita State University Foundation and Alumni Engagement is excited to expand our development team! We are actively searching for an experienced fundraiser living in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area to join our team as Director of Development. Reporting to the Vice President, this position will be responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of prospective and present donors to Wichita State University (WSU). Primary operations will be out of a home-office with frequent in-person and group interactions with WSU donors and alumni across the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. The Director of Development will represent goals of the WSU Foundation in supporting the students and programs of the university. Under the leadership of WSU’s President, Dr. Rick Muma, the university is experiencing extraordinary growth with record enrollment, innovative programs, and an expanding campus footprint. The WSU Foundation engages alumni and friends of WSU in private gifts supporting student scholarships, faculty research funds, and capital projects. The Foundation just completed our second highest fundraising year ever with more than $63 million raised in FY22. With around 50 staff under the long-term leadership of Dr. Elizabeth King, the WSU Foundation is a highly professional, respected, and effective fundraising operation. On the heels of university growth and fundraising success, the WSU Foundation is in the planning phase for our next comprehensive campaign.

If you are interested in representing WSU and the WSU Foundation to the 2,800 alumni who live in the DFW area, you are invited to apply. The WSU Foundation offers a competitive compensation package including salary, medical/dental/vision insurance (100% premium paid for employee/50% for dependents), term life insurance, 8.5% company matching on retirement accounts after one year and generous vacation and sick leave. The WSU Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Responsible for fund-raising through outright gifts, pledges, and/or planned gifts targeted at the major gift level of at least $50,000 or more with performance metrics to include number of donor visits, number of proposals presented, and funded, and total dollars raised.
• Represent the Foundation and University by attending appropriate events and functions.
• Collaborate with collegiate development directors with the purpose of promoting midlevel donors toward major gift consideration.
• Maintain computer and paper files as necessary.
• Develop and manage annual budget and fundraising goals in cooperation with supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required skills:

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Highly motivated and ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team
• Maintain confidentiality of information, records, and materials

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited institution required
• Years of service required:
  • Associate Level – One or more years of direct solicitation development experience in higher education or equivalent experience
  • Director Level – Three or more years of direct solicitation development experience in higher education or equivalent experience
  • Senior Director Level – Seven or more years of direct solicitation development experience in higher education or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of development/fundraising concepts and appropriate solicitation techniques
• Willing to travel to Wichita at least 4 or more times a year and travel with occasional weekend and evening work
• Must have and maintain valid driver’s license and insurance
• Project professional image at all times
• Commitment to the WSU Foundation core values of Integrity, Service, Collaboration, and Excellence

Physical Requirements:

• Daily walking, sitting, and standing for long periods of time
• Daily use of a computer for long periods of time
• Daily use of a telephone
• Ability to lift/carry up to 30 pounds
• Ability to drive/sit in car (day or night) for 3 hours or more (to different city/state)
• Ability to travel (fly/drive/train or other public transportation – overnight)
• Must be willing to attend sporting events which may include going up or downstairs or other physical activities and are outside of normal working hours

Preferred Requirements and Skills:

• Graduate degree from accredited institution
• Knowledge of Wichita State University and a commitment to higher education

To Apply:
Please fill out an application, submit your resume and a cover letter by clicking here.

At the WSU Foundation and Alumni Engagement, we work every day to enhance a community of learning excellence for students and faculty through philanthropy and stewardship. Our primary role is to advance and support the mission of the university, which is to be an essential educational, cultural, and economic driver for Kansas and the greater public good. Our team is passionate about education and opening doors to new opportunities. Check out some of our favorite impact stories here!

The WSU Foundation and Alumni Engagement 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.

The WSU Foundation and Alumni Engagement 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.

The Wichita State Foundation and Alumni Engagement is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The equal employment opportunity (EEO) policy of the Wichita State Foundation and Alumni Engagement provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran in compliance with federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, the Wichita State Foundation and Alumni Engagement will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with a disability in completing the application form or in the interview process. Please notify the Human Resources Office at (316) 978-3815 or email @Link, Katie in advance so necessary arrangements can be made.