Development Assistant - Annual Fund

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University of Tennessee Athletics

Development Assistant – Annual Fund

Start Date: June 2024

Qualifications:

The Tennessee Fund is seeking a highly self-motivated individual to join the Tennessee Fund team for a one-year development assistantship. Bachelor’s degree is required, or applicant must be in pursuit of a [4 year/associates/leave “degree” only] degree at time of hire. Applicants must obtain a bachelor’s degree or be pursuing a degree with the intention to graduate by Spring 2024. A Master’s degree and one year of experience in intercollegiate athletics development, marketing, sales or related field preferred. Computer, phone and demonstrated organizational skills necessary. Position involves weekend and after-hours work as needed. This position will gain valuable experience in a Power 5 development office through working with the annual fund team. The Development Assistant position is scheduled for a one-year term; it may be extended upon mutual agreement.

Responsibilities:

• This position reports to the Associate Athletics Director of Development, Annual Fund and will take daily direction from the guidance of the Associate Director, Annual Fund.

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Development Assistant - Annual Fund-24000000H7

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University of Tennessee Athletics

Development Assistant – Annual Fund

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Start Date: June 2024

Qualifications:

The Tennessee Fund is seeking a highly self-motivated individual to join the Tennessee Fund team for a one-year development assistantship. Bachelor’s degree is required, or applicant must be in pursuit of a [4 year/associates/leave “degree” only] degree at time of hire. Applicants must obtain a bachelor’s degree or be pursuing a degree with the intention to graduate by Spring 2024. A Master’s degree and one year of experience in intercollegiate athletics development, marketing, sales or related field preferred. Computer, phone and demonstrated organizational skills necessary. Position involves weekend and after-hours work as needed. This position will gain valuable experience in a Power 5 development office through working with the annual fund team. The Development Assistant position is scheduled for a one-year term; it may be extended upon mutual agreement.

Responsibilities:

• This position reports to the Associate Athletics Director of Development, Annual Fund and will take daily direction from the guidance of the Associate Director, Annual Fund.
• Manage current donor relationships and actively build new relationships with prospective donors through providing excellent customer service on the Tennessee Fund mainline.
• Manage the Tennessee Fund general email and respond to inquiries in a timely manner.
• Assist with the management of approximately 15 student workers (graduate and undergraduate students).
• Work collaboratively with a team utilizing communication and creativity to best service donors.
• Carry a portfolio of transactional, annual giving donors, with the goal to develop relationships, moving them through the donor pipeline through in person and virtual communication.
• Assist donors with the purchase and allocation of tickets and parking for football, basketball, and baseball.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Related Duties and Responsibilities:

• Represent the Tennessee Fund in a positive manner through interactions with donors, fans and alumni.
• Assist with the day-to-day operations of the Annual Fund team.
• Be prepared to work, as needed, all necessary sporting events across 20 varsity programs.
• Assist with the preparation and execution for various events and stewardship initiatives.
• Greet visitors and perform facility tours as requested.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud specifically Photoshop and Illustrator are preferred.

Goals of the Assistantship:

• Provide a first-hand experience in a NCAA Division I Power 5 development office.
• Develop the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in a full-time position following the assistantship.

Qualifications

The Development Assistant serves approximately 40 hours a week, and some nights and weekends are required. The pay range for this position starts at $31,200, commensurate on experience and qualifications. This is a non-exempt hourly position. Overtime pay may be applied, as applicable.

Previous development assistants with the Tennessee Fund have accepted full-time positions at the University of Tennessee, Clemson, Michigan State, NC State, Louisville, Northwestern and Tulane, among numerous other Division I institutions directly following the development assistantship.

For questions, please contact:

Maddie Burns

Associate Director of Development, Annual Fund

1551 Lake Loudoun Blvd., 1st Floor Brenda Lawson Athletic Building, Knoxville, TN 37996

mburns30@utk.edu

Job

Other Admin Asst/Secr/Clerical

Primary Location

US-Tennessee-knoxville

Organization

Knoxville Athletics Pay

Schedule

Full-time

Campus/InstituteDevelopment Foundation

Job Posting

Mar 5, 2024, 7:07:24 PM

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