Director of K Club

Position Summary:

The Director of K Club will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the K Club operations, the official letter winner organization of Kansas Athletics, ensuring a high standard of service and hospitality. This role involves strategic planning, philanthropic outreach, and fostering member satisfaction and engagement for all letter winners. Specifically, this position will develop relationships, and create connection points with current and former student-athletes, managers, athletic trainers and coaches to continually enhance this affinity group and take a significant role in identifying philanthropic opportunities. The Director will collaborate with the Assistant AD of the Annual Fund, Director of Signature Events & Donor Experience, and Associate AD for Engagement & Outreach to ensure efficient and strategic execution of K Club initiatives throughout the department. The Director will work closely with the board of directors and hall of fame committee, and report directly to the Assistant Athletic Director of the Annual Fund.

Activities within the K Club need to strive to support two goals: (1) create strategic engagement opportunities for all letter winners, and (2) develop pipeline of philanthropic prospects to support Kansas Athletics.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university;

• Minimum of 3 years professional experience with outreach, programming and special events;

• Managerial or supervisory skills that include coaching and the ability to foster teamwork, and motivate staff to achieve departmental goals;

• Ability to communicate clearly and to convey thoughts, ideas and plans clearly to a board of directors, coaches, administrators and other athletics staff members;

• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail;

• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and strength in oral and written communications;

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively under multiple, strict deadlines in a fast-paced office environment with the capacity to adapt quickly to major and minor changes in projects and outcomes;

• Ability to work an irregular schedule, including long hours, occasional evenings, weekends and holidays as needed during peak sport seasons;

• Knowledge of and commitment to NCAA rules.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university;

• Previous experience working in college athletics, specifically with letter winner organizations;

• Former KU student-athlete.

The Perks: Kansas Athletics offers relocation assistance and an excellent benefits package including: 403(b) matching program, plus voluntary retirement savings plans; health, dental, vision insurance, Section 125 flexible spending plans; paid holidays, vacation and sick leave; paid Parental leave; employer paid long-term disability, group term life and AD&D; tuition reimbursement; Adidas merchandise allotment and discounts; free weight room access; and more!

Encouraged to apply: Kansas Athletics is committed to providing an equal opportunity for all qualified individuals to be considered for staff positions regardless of race, religion, color, sex, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, age, or status as a veteran.  As a reflection of this commitment, Kansas Athletics strives to recruit and employ the most qualified applicants available, consistent with the requirements of the position and the long-range objectives of Kansas Athletics.