Director of Athletic Development Events
The United States Military Academy (USMA) is renowned as the world's preeminent leadership development institution in the world. Located on the banks of the Hudson River in West Point, NY, it is approximately one hour from New York City. The mission of USMA is "to educate, train, and inspire the Corps of Cadets so that each graduate is a commissioned leader of character committed to the values of Duty, Honor, Country and prepared for a career of professional excellence and service to the Nation as an officer in the United States Army." This position will be housed within The West Point Association of Graduates (WPAOG) and is partnered with the Army West Point Athletic Association, Inc. (AWPAA), which is a non-profit corporation organized to manage and support the 30 intercollegiate athletic programs at the Academy. The mission of the West Point Association of Graduates (WPAOG) is to ?Serve West Point and the Long Gray Line?. WPAOG is both the alumni association and foundation for the United States Military Academy (USMA) at West Point. The vision is to ensure the Long Gray Line remains the most highly connected alumni body in the world. USMA is renowned as the world's preeminent leadership development institution. The student body, or Corps of Cadets, numbers 4,400, and each year approximately 1,000 cadets graduate and are commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army.
In partnership with the Army West Point Athletic Association, Inc. (AWPAA), The West Point Association of Graduates (WPAOG) is seeking a Director of Athletic Development Events. The Director of Athletic Development Events will support and report to the Assistant Athletics Director, Army A Club and will be responsible for the planning and execution of Army West Point Athletics, Army A Club, and sport-specific donor events throughout the year. Examples of events are: Football Gameday (Hudson River Cruise, Welcome Breakfast, Cadet Review/Parade, Pre- and Post-game SUPT and AD tailgates, Army-Navy tailgates (Basketball & Lacrosse), AD Circle Trip, Donor Trips, events for designated Away Football Game, and others. In addition, this position will act as a liaison between the Army Ticket Office, AWPAA, WPAOG, United States Military Academy Protocol Office, Marketing, Internal Operations Department, as well as others, to ensure and maintain a collaborative, positive working relationship with these key group?s allocation. This position will be charged with making both specified and implied decisions in an ever-changing environment.
A Bachelor?s Degree is required. Must have 3+ years of experience working in intercollegiate athletics, or related environment, specifically within development/fundraising, sales, or customer service. Additionally, the candidate must have excellent organization, relationship building, and interpersonal skills. Excellent oral and written communications skills is also required. Must be available for travel (5-10% of working time).
We offer excellent benefits and a pleasant working environment. The salary range is approximately $66,000-$69,480, depending on skills and experience. Please submit cover letter, resume and letters of reference. To apply please go to https://www.westpointaog.org/employment. Additionally, the incumbent must live within commuting distance of West Point.
West Point Association of Graduates is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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