Director of Events and Stewardship

Position Information

Position Title Director of Events and Stewardship Banner Position Number 001366 E-Class NC - Nonclassified - .53 or > Department Athletic Development - MU7006 Job Description The Director of Events and Stewardship is responsible for the comprehensive planning, execution, and evaluation of Championship Fund events that support all Marshall Athletics sport programs, and This position plays a key role in advancing the Big Green through fundraising, donor cultivation, and stewardship objectives by delivering high-quality event experiences aligned with institutional and coaching priorities. This position works closely with head coaches, athletics leadership, development officers, and external partners to strategically leverage events as a tool for revenue generation, donor engagement, and long-term relationship building.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of all Championship Fund and special events across all sports, including fundraising, cultivation, stewardship, and recognition events. Conduct regular planning meetings to determine objectives, priorities and event strategies to meet fundraising goals and sport specific needs. Develop event calendars in collaboration with athletics leadership and external partners to ensure balanced scheduling and maximum impact. Assist in the weekly game operations calls / meetings representing Big Green Utilize events as a strategic fundraising vehicle supporting annual fund, major gift, and donor engagement objectives. Communicate events to targeted donor groups in coordination with development staff. Establish and maintain a structured evaluation process for all events and any KPI's that are in place, as well reporting on event performance metrics to athletic leadership. Oversee event logistics, budgets, vendor relationships, timelines, and execution. Ensure compliance with institutional, conference, and NCAA policies. Salary Range $44,918 - $58,393 Salary is commensurate with education, experience, and internal equity. Salary Type Salary Time Type Full-Time Work Location MU - Marshall University Qualifications

Must be able to perform all essential job duties as outlined in the job description.

Required Qualifications

Education Bachelor's degree in a related field required (Sports Management, Event Management, Communications, Marketing, or similar). Experience Minimum of one (1) year of experience in an athletic fundraising role required. Preferred Qualifications

Education Master's degree Experience Experience working with an athletics foundation or collegiate advancement operation. Posting Detail Information

Posting Number MU1242E Open Date 05/08/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions Summary