Development Assistant – Internal Operations

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 May 2025. 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 within a Power 5 athletic development office. This position is scheduled for a one-year term; it may be extended upon mutual agreement.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with daily internal and financial operations of the TN Fund

• Process all gifts and season ticket renewals via credit card and check

• Directly aid the Chief Development Officer with all duties as assigned

• Gift-in-kind; tracking, invoice review, ticket questions and other items affiliated with the GIK program

• Assist with crafting, implementing and updating policies and procedures

• Assist with the preparation for various special events throughout the year

• Be well-versed in Ticketmaster and our donor management software, ACE, such that this role can assist with phone calls and emails from donors

Related Duties and Responsibilities:

• Represent the Tennessee Fund in a positive manner through interactions with donors, fans and alumni.

• Attend all assigned meetings

• Assist with the day-to-day operations of the Tennessee Fund

• Be prepared to work, as needed, all necessary sporting events across 20 varsity programs

• Greet visitors and perform facility tours as requested

Goals of the Assistantship:

• Provide a first-hand experience in a NCAA Division I 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. This position is scheduled for a one-year term; it may be extended upon mutual agreement.

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

For questions, please contact:

Ally Shortt

Director of Internal and Financial Operations

1551 Lake Loudoun Blvd. Knoxville, TN 37996

ashortt1@utk.edu