VCU Athletics *Development* Grad Assistant

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VCUAthletics is seeking graduate assistants to assist in the daily operations of the Development area.

Specifically, the Ram Athletic Fund Graduate Assistant will serve an important role as a liaison between theVCUAthletic Department and its 3,600 donor, $3.5 million annual fundraising operation. This position will assist with fulfillment of donor benefits, coordination ofRAFevents, provide tremendous customer service and representVCUAthletics at numerous external functions, home athletic contests, donor trips, and University functions.

SPECIFICRESPONSIBILITIESINCLUDE:
• Identification of prospects for high-level annual and major gifts, serving as a “front door” to theRAFoffice, and assisting Major Gift Officers and Senior Administration with donor identification;
• Providing integral support with the coordination of donor benefits,VCUdonor database management, parking reallocation, gift/seating renewals, gift processing, game-day operations, special events, booster activities, promotions and other duties as assigned for a $3.5 million annual fund, 3,600 donor operation;
• ManagingRAFemail account and mainRAFphone line;
• Planning, implementing, and overseeing student-athlete “Thank-A-Thon,” reaching over 3,600 donors, and creating a fun, competitive environment for student-athletes to participate and spread the mission ofVCUAthletics;
• Working in a team environment, collaborating on projects with ticket office, sports information department, marketing, coaches and all other areas of theVCUathletics department to provide outstanding fan experience to allVCUpatrons;
• Attending all meetings as able and complete assignments in a timely, efficient, and professional manner; and
• All other duties as assigned by Athletics Development staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
• Admittance into aVCUgraduate program; and
• Professionalism at all times, including numerous daily phone calls and frequent personal interaction with donors; and
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a graduate assistant atVCU.

VCUAthletics is seeking graduate assistants to assist in the daily operations of the Development area.

Specifically, the Ram Athletic Fund Graduate Assistant will serve an important role as a liaison between theVCUAthletic Department and its 3,600 donor, $3.5 million annual fundraising operation. This position will assist with fulfillment of donor benefits, coordination ofRAFevents, provide tremendous customer service and representVCUAthletics at numerous external functions, home athletic contests, donor trips, and University functions.

SPECIFICRESPONSIBILITIESINCLUDE:
• Identification of prospects for high-level annual and major gifts, serving as a “front door” to theRAFoffice, and assisting Major Gift Officers and Senior Administration with donor identification;
• Providing integral support with the coordination of donor benefits,VCUdonor database management, parking reallocation, gift/seating renewals, gift processing, game-day operations, special events, booster activities, promotions and other duties as assigned for a $3.5 million annual fund, 3,600 donor operation;
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• ManagingRAFemail account and mainRAFphone line;
• Planning, implementing, and overseeing student-athlete “Thank-A-Thon,” reaching over 3,600 donors, and creating a fun, competitive environment for student-athletes to participate and spread the mission ofVCUAthletics;
• Working in a team environment, collaborating on projects with ticket office, sports information department, marketing, coaches and all other areas of theVCUathletics department to provide outstanding fan experience to allVCUpatrons;
• Attending all meetings as able and complete assignments in a timely, efficient, and professional manner; and
• All other duties as assigned by Athletics Development staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
• Admittance into aVCUgraduate program; and
• Professionalism at all times, including numerous daily phone calls and frequent personal interaction with donors; and
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a graduate assistant atVCU.

Preferred:
• Knowledge of and prior work experience in intercollegiate athletics;
• Strong customer service skills, highly organized, and detail-oriented; and
• Exceptional verbal and written communication.

All candidates must apply for this graduate assistant position. A cover letter and resume must be included as part of this application process.
We ask that graduate students limit their applications to three (3) graduate assistant positions of interest.
Applicants must be admitted to aVCUgraduate program to be eligible for this position.
For information about applying to VCU’s Center for Sport Leadership, see https://sportleadership.vcu.edu/apply/ .
An applicant who is admitted to VCU’s Center for Sport Leadership (CSL) may receive funding from bothCSLand theVCUAthletics Department if they are the selected finalist.

There are two (2) open positions within Development.
This graduate assistant position for 2023-24 will be open until filled, and review of applications will begin immediately.
For questions regarding this graduate assistant position, please contact Hagan Rossi at rossihh@vcu.edu.
For questions regardingVCUCenter for Sport Leadership applications, please contact Dr. Carrie LeCrom at cwlecrom@vcu.edu

Salary Range: Scholarship amounts vary

Position Details:

Department:Athletics
Employment Type:G9 - Graduate Assistant 9
Restricted Status:No
FTE:
Exemption Status:

Contact Information:

Contact Name:Hagan Rossi

Contact Email:rossihh@vcu.edu

Contact Phone:

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