Assistant Athletic Director, Development

Assistant Athletic Director, Development

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:

October 18, 2026

Washington State University Athletics, Cougar Athletic Fund, is hiring two positions for an Assistant Athletic Director of Development, each at either the Director of Development 4 or Director of Development 5 level. The positions may be based in either Pullman, WA, or Seattle, WA.

In the role as either a Director of Development 4 or 5, you will be responsible for supporting unit fundraising goals by planning and conducting outreach designed to promote constituent understanding of a unit's activities and research with the aim of cultivating donors and raising money.

Additional Information:

This is a full-time (100% FTE), permanent position. Overtime eligibility will be determined based on final salary placement.

Monthly Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Director of Development 4:

Pullman: $6,012.09 - $8,750

Seattle: $6,493.05 - $9,697.96

Director of Development 5:

Pullman: $6,733.54 - $9,666.67

Seattle: $7,272.22 - $10,848.94

Required Qualifications:

Director of Development 4:

• Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of progressively responsible relevant experience, which includes three (3) years of full-time fundraising experience, demonstrated success in proposal writing and submission, evidence of ability to plan and execute a fund drive (i.e. responsibility for a project from conception to realization), demonstrated success in face-to-face solicitations of gifts of $50,000 or more OR comparable experience. Comparable experience includes progressively responsible full-time consultative sales in real estate, industrial equipment, vehicles, custom services, or bulk commodities, which include long term relationships between salespeople and clients, which includes negotiating the terms and conditions of individual sales with customers, program oversight and management, clearly defined goals and objectives, and a demonstrated track record of sales success. A Master's degree in a related field may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required experience.

Director of Development 5:

• Bachelor's degree and six (6) years of progressively responsible relevant experience, which includes four (4) years of full-time fundraising experience, demonstrated success in proposal writing and submission, evidence of ability to plan and execute a fund drive (i.e. responsibility for a project from conception to realization), demonstrated success in face-to-face solicitations of gifts of $50,000 or more OR comparable experience. Comparable experience includes progressively responsible full-time consultative sales in real estate, industrial equipment, vehicles, custom services, or bulk commodities, which include long term relationships between salespeople and clients, which includes negotiating the terms and conditions of individual sales with customers, program oversight and management, clearly defined goals and objectives, and a demonstrated track record of sales success. A Master's degree in a related field may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required experience.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

Department Name: Cougar Athletic Fund

Location: Pullman, WA or Seattle, WA

Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application.

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/9874491

Washington State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer.

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