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Job Summary Central Washington University is recruiting a Development Coordinator - Athletics (Program Coordinator) to join our University Advancement team in Ellensburg, Washington. This role is an important member of our team as they enhance the vision for the University. The role is a campus-based position, which means you get to see the lives you are impacting. We're offering a salary, depending on experience, from $40,512 - $53,964 annually plus the awesome CWU benefits. Who we are: We are a team of individuals committed to Changing Students' Lives. No matter what job, each of us plays a part in supporting and empowering our students to fulfill their dreams. Working in higher education provides career growth and career choice. Think of a university campus like a mini city, operating across 380 acres. You'll find diverse academics, libraries, athletics and sporting events, full service and quick serve dining, conferences and events from small to large, recreation centers, housing, health services, police and public safety for the campus population of 10,000 students. Central Washington University has been named a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Top Producing Institution for the 2022-2023 academic year. In addition, for the seventh time in eight years, CWU is a recipient of the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. Come join us on our journey to encourage, inspire, and create spaces where all identities thrive on campus. Tour our campus in Ellensburg here. What we offer: Our investment in you begins the day you join our team, a healthy and successful future for you is important to us. We offer medical, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, tuition assistance for you and your dependents, discounts across town, an employee assistance program for individualized counseling, and a wellness incentive program. Learn more: Benefits, Perks, and Leave. The Role: The Development Coordinator - Athletics (DCA) serves as a collaboration conduit between the departments of Athletics and the Development staff and program, under the umbrella of University Advancement. The DCA is part of a team under the direction of the Assistant Vice President for Development, Ellensburg and works directly with the department of Athletics and the Athletics Director of Development. The ADOD will provide assistance, coordination and support to the Athletic Director and Athletics Director of Development related to fundraising, alumni relations and donor relations. The DCA will work with donors directly on annual gifts and support efforts to engage new donors. Specific responsibilities include coordination of athletic fundraising initiatives and events, assistance to the Alumni Association for the Alumni Plaza and Hospitality Rooms during home athletic events, support of the Wildcat Athletic Association (WAA) with membership campaigns, including donor cultivation, solicitation and stewardship. This is an entry-level engagement fundraising position and an ideal role in which to learn and refine the important foundational skills necessary in becoming a major gifts officer. Travel throughout Washington state and occasional out of state travel is required. All employees are expected to support CWU's commitment to diversity and to bring and support inclusion into the university environment. Job Duties Coordinate Athletics Special Fundraising Events - Coordinate, plan and implement key athletic events and activities including, Hall of Fame, Kitna Golf Tournament, Alumni Plaza and Hospitality Room activities during home athletic games, in addition to other donor and alumni stewardship events as pertaining to athletics. - Secure gift-in-kind and other event donations and sponsorships to support key athletic events. - Responsible for event reconciliation an