Job Description

Qualifications:

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 2026. 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 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:

• This position reports to the Director of Development, Internal Operations 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.
• 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.

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, LSU, Oklahoma 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