Jamie Hays Szelc

Jamie Hays Szelc has a diverse work experience in the field of fundraising and development, with a particular focus on university fundraising. Currently, they hold the position of Director of Sales, University Fundraising at PILYTIX, an AI technology company that provides solutions for revenue generation and cost reduction in universities and sports & entertainment organizations. Their role involves maximizing fundraising and sales efforts through AI products and ensuring organizations are targeting the right prospects at the right time.

Prior to their current role, Jamie worked as a Fundraising Consultant at JWS Empowerment Solutions since 2016. Jamie also worked at The University of Kansas as an Associate Athletic Director, Development from September 2019 to February 2022. Before that, they held the position of Assistant Athletic Director, Development at Colorado State University from October 2017 to September 2019.

Jamie's earlier experience includes working as an Associate Director of Development, Major Gifts at The University of Texas at Austin from April 2015 to October 2017, and as an Assistant Director, Major Gifts (Athletics) at Colorado State University from May 2013 to April 2015.

Jamie started their career at Marquette University, where they worked in various roles including Assistant Director of Development - Athletics from July 2008 to May 2013, and Assistant Director of Marketing (Athletics) from August 2005 to July 2008.

Jamie also gained experience as an Athletic Marketing Assistant at the University of Southern Mississippi from August 2004 to August 2005, and as a Marketing Assistant, Athletics at Marquette University from August 2003 to August 2004.

Their earliest work experience was as a Student Assistant at Kansas Athletics from August 1999 to May 2003.

Jamie Hays Szelc began their education in 1998 at The University of Kansas, where they pursued a degree in Sport Science. During their time there, they also completed a minor in Sport Management. Jamie remained at The University of Kansas until 2003, when they graduated.

In 2004, Jamie Hays Szelc enrolled at The University of Southern Mississippi to pursue a Masters degree in Sport Administration. Jamie completed their studies there in 2005.

Overall, Jamie Hays Szelc has a solid educational background in the field of sports, with a degree in Sport Science and a Masters in Sport Administration.