Development Assistant – Annual Fund (2728) Position Available In Knox, Tennessee
Tallo's Job Summary: The University of Tennessee is hiring a full-time Development Assistant for the Annual Fund. The role requires a Bachelor's degree, or pursuit of a degree with graduation by May 2025. Responsibilities include donor management, building relationships, and assisting with events. The position pays starting at $31,200, with potential for overtime pay. Previous assistants have secured full-time positions at various Division I institutions post-assistantship. Contact Abbey Cornelius for more information.
Job Description
Development Assistant – Annual Fund (2728)
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
in Knoxville, TN
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Full-Time
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04/24/2025
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Development and Fundraising Job Description 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 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 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 Responsibilities:
This position reports to the Senior 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 development office.
Develop the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in a full-time position following the assistantship.
Qualifications 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: Abbey Cornelius Assistant Director of Development, Annual Fund 1551 Lake Loudoun Blvd. Knoxville, TN 37996 acorn@tennessee.edu Job Info
Job Identification 2728
Job Category Admin Support
Posting Date 04/23/2025, 11:31 AM
Job Schedule Full time
Locations 1551 Lake Loudoun Boulevard, Knoxville, TN, 37996, US (On-site)
The University of Tennessee does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability or veteran status in provision of educational programs and services or employment opportunities and benefits. This policy extends to both employment by and admission to the University. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex or disability in its education programs and activities pursuant to the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)of 1990. Inquiries and charges of violation concerning Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, ADA or the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) or any of the other above referenced policies should be directed to the Office of Equity and Diversity (OED), 1840 Melrose Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, telephone (865) 974-2498 (V/TTY available) or 974-2440. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the UTK Office of Human Resources, 600 Henley Street, Knoxville, TN37996-4125.
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