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