Assistant Director of Events & Stewardship
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Flexible
Benefits
paid leave
Flexible work arrangements
education benefits
retirement plans
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee Discounts
Job Description
The University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc. (UTFI) is a distinguished not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to supporting the University of Tennessee System by managing private contributions that benefit its students and faculty. UTFI thrives on a vision to be recognized as one of the leading advancement organizations in higher education, deeply committed to enriching the educational landscape across all University of Tennessee campuses. This foundation plays a pivotal role in fostering a culture of philanthropy and engagement that supports the academic mission and strategic goals of the University.
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, serves as the flagship institution of ... Show More
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Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- Five plus years of relevant experience in alumni affairs, donor relations, event oversight or related experience
- Ability to propose new and better solutions to existing processes and procedures
- Ability to deal effectively with a variety of personalities and positions
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals within the College and University, as well as individuals in public agencies and organizations
- Ability to carry out complex oral and written instructions and be able to work independently, with guidelines set by the Senior Director of Advancement and Dean, with minimal supervision
- A valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
- Candidates holding a graduate degree must have at least 3 years of experience
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum five years of relevant experience in alumni affairs, donor relations, event management, or similar fields
- Ability to propose new solutions to existing processes
- Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with various personalities and positions
- Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within the college, university, and external organizations
- Ability to independently carry out complex oral and written instructions with minimal supervision
- Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
Job Duties
- Directing high-visibility Advancement events for NLHCOM including the Donor Recognition and Reception Recital, annual Gala, Band Family Day, and advisory board functions
- Collaborate with Senior Director of Advancement to manage advisory boards and councils including meeting logistics and volunteer management
- Coordinate stewardship activities including facilitating student thank you notes and endowment reports, tracking donor stewardship plans, and managing the Dean’s and Director’s Societies
- Create and execute game day donor cultivation and stewardship experiences
- Oversee daily office operations including customer service and representing the NLHCOM advancement team within the college and campus
- Facilitate Senior Director’s efficiencies by preparing major gift proposals, managing donor data in CRM, producing donor bios, and processing donor visit expenses
- Propose and implement new procedures to enhance advancement operations and stewardship
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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