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 prestigious not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to supporting students and faculty within the University of Tennessee System through private contributions. UTFI serves as the premier channel for philanthropic giving and is committed to enhancing educational and research opportunities across all campuses. With a vision of becoming one of the top-performing advancement organizations in higher education, UTFI plays a vital role in fostering innovation, growth, and excellence throughout the University of Tennessee's various institutions.
Located in Knoxville, the University of Tennessee is a flagship public research university that has been advancing knowledge ... Show More
Located in Knoxville, the University of Tennessee is a flagship public research university that has been advancing knowledge ... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in alumni affairs, donor relations, event oversight or related experience
- Ability to propose new and better solutions to existing processes/procedures
- Ability to deal effectively with a variety of personalities and positions
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within the college, university, and external organizations
- Ability to carry out complex oral and written instructions
- Ability to work independently with guidelines set by senior leadership
- Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
- Graduate degree holders must have at least 3 years of relevant experience
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in alumni affairs, donor relations, or event management
- Ability to propose innovative process and procedure improvements
- Strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively with diverse personalities and positions
- Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across various stakeholders
- Capacity to follow complex oral and written instructions and work independently with minimal supervision
Job Duties
- Directing advancement events including donor recognition recitals, annual gala, and advisory board functions
- Collaborating with senior leadership to manage advisory boards and volunteer activities
- Coordinating stewardship activities including donor thank you notes, endowment reports, and life event recognition
- Managing the Dean’s Society and Director’s Society including creating exclusive donor experiences
- Developing game day donor cultivation and stewardship strategies
- Overseeing daily advancement office operations such as customer service and interdepartmental communication
- Facilitating proposal preparation, donor bio creation, CRM data entry, and expense processing to support advancement leadership
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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