Knox College, a member of the Midwest Conference and NCAA Division III, is a vibrant community of scholar-teachers and students with a tradition of free inquiry, independent thought, and diverse perspectives. Competition in the Midwest Conference is intense and spirited, including the local rivalry between Knox and Monmouth College—the sixth-oldest athletic rivalry in the country.

That’s only part of the story, however. Knox College is also one of the 50 most diverse campuses in America. Founded by abolitionists in 1837, the College was among the first in the nation to admit women and students of color and has a historic commitment to keeping a high-quality education accessible to all students, regardless of financial means. The New York Times ranked Knox #16 on its 2017 College Access Index in recognition of its commitment to low- and middle-income students and its role as an engine of upward mobility. Forbes has included Knox in its annual Grateful Grads rankings for the last six years running. And, recently, U.S. News & World Report listed Knox among the top 50 U.S. colleges for “best undergraduate teaching.”

Knox athletes are student-athletes with a focus on achievement in the classroom, on the court or playing field and as community leaders. Institutional support for enhancing intercollegiate athletics is strong and recent successes include multiple conference championships in men’s and women’s soccer, and an NCAA championship appearance for women's soccer and a record-setting year for the women’s basketball program in 2017. The K Club booster organization has been active for eight years with a significant upward trajectory both in engagement and dollars raised. This past year, the booster club surpassed $500,000 in gifts and more than 1,000 donors. The club made possible a state-of-the-art golf performance center and converted the College’s grass soccer field to the highest-grade synthetic turf. The successful candidate will continue these successes and grow engagement among a wider audience.

Responsibilities
The role includes event planning and management; writing newsletters and engaging communications for a variety of social media platforms; and annual and team-based fundraising. The position will also serve as the staff coordinator of a new K Club Engagement Council. The role requires availability for travel up to 20% of the time with occasional overnight travel.

Alumni & Parent Engagement
Working with the K Club Council, the Coordinator will manage engagement activities of the Council with their respective intercollegiate teams and with current parents, including messaging for Council members to share with alumni and parents, social media postings, and invitations to athletic reunions and game tailgates.

The Coordinator will coordinate with the athletic director and respective coaches K Club events both on and off campus including: team/sport reunions, tailgates, special gatherings, golf outings, and homecomings. He/she will also market select games regionally and those tied to conference or NCAA tournament.

Working with Alumni Relations and the K Club Engagement Council, the Coordinator will encourage letter winners and current parents to engage one-on-one either on campus or virtually through the College’s Professional-in-Residence program.

Marketing
The Coordinator will provide updates, graphics, talking points and social media posts to the Council, coaches, SID, and athletes to use in their social media accounts. The Coordinator is the editor of the K Club monthly e-newsletter, The FireWire, and will author content for both the newsletter as well as on the Prairie Fire web site and alumni magazine.

Fundraising
The Coordinator will oversee all annual fundraising for the club, including the annual appeal and specific sports appeals. The Coordinator will work with the athletic director to arrange face-to-face visits with potential club members and steward donors.

Qualifications
Bachelor's degree is required.  Two to three years of fundraising, marketing and/or sales experience, preferably in higher education or athletic fundraising, highly desired.  Some experience with collegiate athletics is desired; a commitment to the Division III philosophy of the student-athlete experience is required. A proficiency with various graphic design platforms will give the candidate an edge. 

In addition, the successful candidate must demonstrate excellent interpersonal, collaborative, and teamwork skills, and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills along with a proficiency with current social media platforms. We seek an individual who is goal and achievement oriented; operates with enthusiasm and integrity; and demonstrates traits of good judgment, confidentiality, and discretion in communicating with colleagues and constituents.

Application
To apply please complete the Knox College Employment Application by going to the link provided https://knoxhr.bamboohr.com/jobs/. . Review of applications will begin immediately and remain open until filled. Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check. 

More information about Knox College can be found at www.knox.edu. Information on Knox College Athletics is available at www.prairiefire.knox.edu. Information on the Midwest Conference can be found at http://www.midwestconference.org/.  

Notice of Non-Discrimination 
Knox College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, religion or religious affiliation, sexual orientation or preference, age, marital or family status, disability, veteran status, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law in admission, financial aid, employment, athletics, or any other aspect of its educational programs or activities. Any inquiries regarding Title IX or the College’s policies that prohibit discrimination should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator or the Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.