COACH - Head Baseball Coach / Development Officer

Head Baseball Coach/Development Officer

 

The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse seeks a head baseball coach for 25% academic-year appointment and development officer for UW-L Foundation for the remaining 75%. Coaching responsibilities include all areas of oversight of the program including but not limited to: on and off-campus recruiting; program organization and planning; coaching and training student-athletes; developing game plans; staff management; and, involvement in team fundraising projects. The development officer will work in annual gift fundraising at the Leadership Club level. Reports directly to the president of the UW-L Foundation. Responsibilities include: identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of high level annual donors of unrestricted gifts. Prior professional fundraising experience at a 4-year college or university, computer literacy, analytical experience and abilities in financial planning required. Desired qualifications: master’s degree, three years of prior coaching experience (some at college level), understanding of NCAA III mission and philosophy, and documented experience working in an institutional Foundation office. Sent letter of interest, current vita/resume, transcripts, and names and addresses of three current professional references to Larry Terry-Chair 09ATH01, UW-L, 1725 State St., 126 Mitchell Hall, La Crosse, WI 54601. Review of applications begins June 9, 2008 and continues until position is filled.

 

As an Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Employer, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is engaged in an effort to be a leader in Wisconsin's movement toward increased diversity and inclusiveness. Women, persons of color, members of historically unrepresented U.S. minorities and individuals with a disability are encouraged to apply. If you have a special need/accommodation to aid your participation in our hiring process, contact Larry Terry to make appropriate arrangements. Employment will require a criminal background check. A pending criminal charge or conviction will not necessarily disqualify an applicant. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, UW-La Crosse does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record. Under Wisconsin Statutes, we are required to provide, upon request, a list of nominees and applicants. A written request can exclude one from the list. Persons agreeing to be final candidates (to be interviewed on campus) will have their identities revealed as final candidates.