Development Assistant, Stewardship, Signature Events, Donor Experience (3544) Position Available In Knox, Tennessee

Development Assistant, Stewardship, Signature Events, Donor Experience (3544)
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
in Knoxville, TN

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Full-Time

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06/23/2025

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Development and Fundraising; +1 Conference and Events Administration 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. Master’s degree and experience in collegiate athletics development, stewardship, events 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 regarding donor stewardship and event execution within a development office. This position is scheduled for a one-year term; it may be extended upon mutual agreement.

Responsibilities Responsibilities:

This position reports to the Assistant Athletic Director of Stewardship, Signature Events & Donor Experience
Assist in the implementation of creative stewardship initiatives for annual fund and major gift donors.
Assist in the planning and execution of exclusive events for Shareholders Society members.
Work collaboratively with a team utilizing communication and creativity to best service donors.
Help with various special events and game days throughout the year.
Provide excellent customer service to donors and guests day-to-day in the office, at events, and on gamedays.
Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Related Duties and Responsibilities:

Represent the Tennessee Fund in a positive manner through interactions with donors, fans and alumni.
Incorporate new ideas to acknowledge and show gratitude for Tennessee Fund donors.
Build relationships with new and loyal Tennessee donors.
Produce invitations for special events using various creative platforms.
Work athletic and donor events on occasional weeknights and weekends when needed.
Experience with ThankView and Adobe Creative Cloud 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. 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, Oklahoma and Tulane, among numerous other Division I institutions directly following the development assistantship. For questions, please contact: Megan Henderson Assistant Athletic Director of Stewardship, Signature Events & Donor Experience 1551 Lake Loudoun Blvd., 1st Floor Brenda Lawson Athletic Building, Knoxville, TN 37996 mhenderson@utk.edu Job Info
Job Identification 3544
Job Category Student
Posting Date 06/20/2025, 02:02 PM
Job Schedule Full time
Locations Knoxville, TN, United States (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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