Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement for Athletics

TN, United States

Job Description

Job Summary  
 
The Assistant Director of Athletic Alumni Engagement supports the cultivation, engagement, solicitation, and stewardship of donors and prospective donors to ETSU Athletics. Working closely with the Executive Director of the National Alumni Association, the Annual Giving team, and Advancement staff, this position helps plan and execute donor engagement events, manage relationships with supporters, and assist with annual fundraising initiatives that advance the mission and goals of ETSU Athletics.

This role is also responsible for coordinating donor benefit fulfillment, including the distribution of membership-level incentives and promotional items, and for collaborating across Alumni and Advancement teams to achieve divisional fundraising and engagement objectives.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities  

• Ability to plan, coordinate, and execute events and meetings
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to serve as a professional and ethical ambassador to diverse internal and external constituencies

Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement for Athletics

TN, United States

Job Description

Job Summary  
 
The Assistant Director of Athletic Alumni Engagement supports the cultivation, engagement, solicitation, and stewardship of donors and prospective donors to ETSU Athletics. Working closely with the Executive Director of the National Alumni Association, the Annual Giving team, and Advancement staff, this position helps plan and execute donor engagement events, manage relationships with supporters, and assist with annual fundraising initiatives that advance the mission and goals of ETSU Athletics.

This role is also responsible for coordinating donor benefit fulfillment, including the distribution of membership-level incentives and promotional items, and for collaborating across Alumni and Advancement teams to achieve divisional fundraising and engagement objectives.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities  

• Ability to plan, coordinate, and execute events and meetings
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to serve as a professional and ethical ambassador to diverse internal and external constituencies
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple departments
• Ability to build rapport and inspire confidence with donors and stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Required Qualifications  

• Bachelor’s degree, with one to three years of experience in athletics administration, alumni relations, fundraising, business, sales and marketing, or a related field
  OR  
• An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of NCAA Division I athletics.
• Knowledge of current fundraising developments, best practices, techniques, and trends.

Physical Demands

• Prolonged standing (e.g., up to 4 hours)
• Lifting objects up to 50 lbs
• Carrying files, equipment, or supplies short distances
• Frequent typing or keyboard use
• Visual acuity to read printed and electronic materials

Compensation & Benefits

• Job Family – Development and Alumni Relations Professional 1
• Market Range – 8 (Salary Schedules)
• For information on benefits please visit www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/.

Application Instructions

• Exempt positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days. The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants. 
• Employment contingent on a satisfactory background check.  

University Overview

East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service. Aligned with the institution's mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond. Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution’s focus on community engagement.

Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position's essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. 

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Job Info

• Job Identification 733
  
• Job Category Development & Alumni Relations
  
• Posting Date 03/09/2026, 12:56 PM
  
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
  
• Job Schedule Full time
  

• Locations 602 Sevier Street, Johnson City, TN, 37604, US

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