Development Assistant – Annual Fund

Bachelor’s degree is required, or applicant must be in pursuit of a degree at time of hire. Applicants must obtain a bachelor’s degree or be pursuing a degree with the intention to graduate by December 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 Assistant/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.

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:

Ally Shortt

Director of Internal Operations

1551 Lake Loudoun Blvd. Knoxville, TN 37996

ashortt1@utk.edu