Senior Associate Athletics Director of Development, UT Martin

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Senior Associate Athletics Director for Development

Martin Athletics

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Senior Associate Athletics Director of Development, UT Martin-24000001I3

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Senior Associate Athletics Director for Development

Martin Athletics

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University of Tennessee, Martin

University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc.

The University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc (UTFI) invites applications and nominations to fill the position of Senior Associate Athletics Director for Development for the University of Tennessee, Martin Athletic teams. Reporting to the Assistant Vice Chancellor, the Senior Associate Athletics Director for Development is responsible for serving as the major gift officer for the UT Martin athletics teams, the Skyhawks.

The purpose of this position is to solicit and generate philanthropic support for UT Martin athletics programs and initiatives. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Front-Line Fundraising: Solicit and secure philanthropic gifts with potential to impact the students, faculty, and campus community at UT Martin, with a specific focus on the Skyhawks athletics programs. These efforts include identifying, cultivating, strategizing, soliciting, negotiating, and stewarding donor prospects.

Collaboration: Coordinate with development leadership and team members to understand and support the academic priorities of the university. Serve on the administrative team in athletics. Attend athletics events, programs and University Advancement staff meetings.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

The candidate who fills the Senior Associate Athletics Director for Development position is required to have:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years of experience in development, sales and/or related field
• Aggressive sales mentality with the ability to secure significant funding
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication, public speaking and presentation skills
• Strong organizational, management, and leadership skills

A valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record is required due to travel responsibilities of the position. UTFI reserves the right to consider all appropriate circumstances. In general, any significant driving offense less than 12 months old will eliminate the application from consideration for the position.

Preferred Education and Experience

In addition to meeting the required qualifications, the preferred candidate will have:

• Master’s degree
• 8+ years of experience in development, sales, and/or related field

Application Process: Priority will be given to applications received on or before August 1, 2024 via our Taleo application system. Applications must include a completed candidate profile, cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without explicit permission of the candidate.

When determining minimum qualifications, only information entered into the candidate profile can be considered. Please ensure your candidate profile is completed in its entirety as it relates to qualifying education/work experience.

Questions about the search may be directed to hr@utfi.org.

Target Start Date: September 2024

Benefits: Recognized as a Top Employer by Knoxville Top Workplaces in 2022 and 2023, the Foundation’s greatest asset is our team. Foundation employees are eligible for a comprehensive suite of benefits that includes:

• Generous paid leave, accruing up to 24 days of vacation and 12 days of sick leave annually, plus 14 paid holidays and administrative closing days
• Flexible work arrangements, offering a hybrid schedule to most team members
• Education benefits for employees and their dependents at UT System campuses
• Retirement and deferred compensation plans, including 401(k), 403(b), etc.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Employee discounts to attractions, services, and goods

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The Foundation: The University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc. is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization that serves as the preferred channel for private contributions benefiting students and faculty within the UT System. With a vision of being one of the top-performing advancement organizations in higher education, UTFI is committed to enhancing the educational landscape across the University of Tennessee campuses.

The University of Tennessee at Martin is a primary regional university in the University of Tennessee System that includes the main campus and five regional centers located throughout West Tennessee. With more than 100 academic areas of study, UT Martin is a small-town university for people with big dreams.

The UT System: The University of Tennessee System is comprised of campuses at Knoxville, Chattanooga, Pulaski, Martin and the Health Science Center at Memphis; the Institute of Agriculture; and the Institute for Public Service.

The University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc. is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, and parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.

Job

Executive/Administrative

Primary Location

US-Tennessee-Martin

Organization

Martin Development Pay

Campus/InstituteDevelopment Foundation

Schedule

Full-time

Job Posting

Jul 18, 2024, 3:30:53 PM

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