ASSISTANT DIRECTOR / CHIPPEWA ATHLETIC FUND

Position Information

Position Information

Posting Number

S-3883

Position Number

72560

Type of Recruitment

External

Position Title

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Position Information

Position Information

Posting Number

S-3883

Position Number

72560

Type of Recruitment

External

Position Title

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR / CHIPPEWA ATHLETIC FUND

Position Summary

The primary responsibilities of this position are to contribute to the fiscal year annual fundraising goals of the Chippewa Athletic Fund (CAF) and to build and maintain quality relationships with donors, alumni, head coaches and community members. These goals are met through various annual fundraising initiatives, events and one on one interactions.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree.
At least one year of experience in sales, fundraising, or a related field.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and writing skills.
Proven track record of achieving fundraising/sales goals.
Familiarity with CRM Databases

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in fundraising at the collegiate level.
Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations to ensure institutional compliance with athletics development initiatives.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Ability to work with highly sensitive and confidential information.

Duties & Responsibilities

Serves as Chippewa Athletic Fund (CAF) liaison for assigned sports.
Develops and successfully executes fundraising campaigns for assigned programs.
Manages a portfolio of over 120 donors and prospective donors.
Daily solicitation calls and gift processing.
Meets with coaches regularly to set goals and review progress.
Supports donor engagement activities, including events, game days, and stewardship initiatives.
Meets goals for key metrics such as solicitations, gifts secured, phone calls, face-to face visits, and fundraising goals.
Assists in the sale of premium seating (club seats, loge boxes, suites, and courtside seats).
Serves as point of contact for CAF monthly newsletters.
Projects a positive and professional image of the University and the CAF to the public at CAF and athletic events.
Other duties as assigned.

Supervision Exercised

None.

Message to Applicants

Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMU’s mission, vision, and leadership standards.

You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.

Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.

This position will remain open until filled. The university reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified. For best consideration, please submit application materials by June 19, 2026.

Employee Group

Professional & Administrative -Salary

Staff Pay Level

Pay Range

$50,000 - $58,000

Division

President

Department

Athletics - External Operations

Position Status

Regular

Position End Date

Employment Status

Full-Time

FTE

1.22

Position Type

12 month

Weekly Work Schedule

Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. / weekends and evenings as needed

Location

Mount Pleasant, MI

About the Department

About CMU

Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.

We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master’s, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.

CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more.

Central is home to 17 men’s and women’s Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17.

CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It’s part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state’s largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant.

Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions — Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more — are within easy reach of the city’s central location in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.

CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.

CMU Leadership Standards

Central Michigan University is a place where we value students and work for their success, where we act as family, and where employees are engaged, appreciated and have extraordinary opportunities to make a difference.

We intentionally maintain and strengthen the hallmark CMU culture that sets us apart from our peers by expecting CMU leaders and employees to model the following Leadership Standards and develop them within their teams.

Please review the Leadership Standards before applying for this position.

EEO Statement

CMU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and institution. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex-based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight.

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CMU does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, including admission and employment, and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 not to discriminate in such a matter.

Inquiries about the application of Title IX can be made to CMU’s Title IX Coordinator, the US Department of Education’s Assistant Secretary, or both.

CMU’s Title IX Coordinator can be reached at:

Phone: 989-774-3253
Office: 103 E. Preston St.
Bovee University Center, suite 306
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
Email: titleix@cmich.edu

Posting Ends

Open Until Filled

Yes

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you first learn of this job opportunity? Please list the specific advertising source or indicate if it was word of mouth.

(Open Ended Question)

1. * Are you currently an internal employee of CMU according to the university's definition?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * If yes, to which employee group do you belong? (If not applicable, select "Not Applicable").

   • Not Applicable
   • Administrative Office Assistant
   • Dispatcher
   • Lieutenant
   • Medical Faculty
   • P&A, SO or Faculty
   • Police
   • Public Broadcasting
   • Sergeant
   • Service Maintenance
   • Supervisory/Technical

3. * Do you have at least a bachelor's degree?

   • Yes
   • No

4. * Do you have at least one year of experience in sales, fundraising, or a related field?

   • Yes
   • No

5. * Applicants for this position are subject to the NCAA Bylaws. You may be asked about these Bylaws in an interview, or you may be asked to sign a future affirmation confirming the same prior to or upon your employment by CMU, if you are selected for employment. Do you understand that by submitting your application for employment you are affirming that you have read these Bylaws, and that such Bylaws would not preclude your employment by CMU?

   • Yes
   • No

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents 1. Recommendation Letters 2. List of References 3. Transcript Copies 4. Certification

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