Associate Director of Advancement, College of Music

Associate Director of Advancement, College of Music - 24000000OZ 

Description

 

Associate Director of Advancement, College of Music

University of Tennessee, Knoxville

The University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc.  

 

The University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc (UTFI) invites applications and nominations to fill the position of Associate Director of Advancement, College of Music for the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Reporting to the Director of Advancement, the Associate Director of Advancement is responsible for leading the College of Music (COM) annual giving and stewardship initiatives, scholarship tracking, and advancement event coordination.

 

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

 

Annual Giving:

• Lead COM annual giving program, including COM priorities, ongoing online and social media giving efforts, and annual events/campaigns such as Big Orange Give and Big Orange Family Campaign.
• Manage a portfolio of annual and mid-level donor prospects to meet annual goals.
• Build and strengthen relationships with COM students, alumni, and supporters resulting in progressively increased engagement and giving levels.

 

Stewardship:

• Lead COM stewardship activities; coordinate with the Director of Advancement to optimize donor stewardship opportunities and communications and events related to stewardship.
• Prepare and implement individualized stewardship plans for high level donors, in coordination with the office of stewardship, as well as create and manage specialized stewardship initiatives.

 

Scholarship Initiatives:

• Work cross-functionally in the COM to maintain accurate scholarship records, ensuring funds are used in alignment with the donor’s intent.
• Serve as liaison between COM financial offices and campuswide scholarship stewardship initiatives (i.e. thank you letter campaign), ensuring scholarship donors and stewardees are properly recognized by the COM, including COM annual stewardship reports.

 

Event Management:

• Plan and execute COM advancement events such as the Annual Gala, Donor Recognition Recital and Reception, and Annual Awards Banquet.
• Coordinate with Alumni Affairs and other campuswide teams/events to ensure COM representation and participation; support event logistics and execution as needed
• Provides briefing material for Dean, and others as needed, with background information and data related to all donors in attendance.

 

Qualifications

 

Required Education and Experience

The candidate who fills the Associate Director of Advancement position is required to have:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Four or more years of work experience in alumni affairs, donor relations, event coordination or related experience. Candidates holding a graduate degree must have two or more years of experience in the specified areas.
• Exceptionally strong oral and written communications skills, including editing and writing experience across long- and short-form pieces.
• Strong project management skills with proven ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working collaboratively with other office professionals, faculty, staff, students, guests, and external partners.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize, as well as ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience with industry-standard office management tools including Microsoft Office suite, Wordpress, etc.

Preferred Education and Experience

In addition to meeting the required qualifications, the preferred candidate will have:

• Master’s degree
• Expertise in multiple specialty communications areas (design, writing, strategy, etc.)
• Experience in alumni affairs, donor relations, or event coordination at an institution of higher education, government agency, or company

 

Application Process: Priority will be given to applications received on or before April 19, 2024 via our Taleo application system. Applications must include a completed candidate profile, cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.  References will not be contacted without explicit permission of the candidate.

 

NOTE – When determining minimum qualifications, only information entered into the candidate profile can be considered. Please ensure your candidate profile is completed in its entirety as it relates to qualifying education/work experience.

 

Questions about the search may be directed to [email protected] .

 

Benefits: Recognized as a Top Employer by Knoxville Top Workplaces in 2022 and 2023, the Foundation’s greatest asset is our team. Foundation employees are eligible for a comprehensive suite of benefits that includes:

 

• Generous paid leave , accruing up to 24 days of vacation and 12 days of sick leave annually, plus 14 paid holidays and administrative closing days
• Flexible work arrangements, offering a hybrid schedule to most team members
• Education benefits for employees and their dependents at UT System campuses
• Retirement and deferred compensation plans, including 401(k), 403(b), etc.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Employee discounts to attractions, services, and goods

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The Foundation: The University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc. is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization that serves as the preferred channel for private contributions benefiting students and faculty within the UT System. With a vision of being one of the top-performing advancement organizations in higher education, UTFI is committed to enhancing the educational landscape across the University of Tennessee campuses.

 

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has been advancing knowledge and enriching lives since its founding in 1794. Tennessee’s flagship public research university, UT Knoxville is a diverse community whose shared commitment to discovery, creativity, and education combines with a tradition of service and engagement to carry the Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. UT’s campus—home to more than 36,000 students and 9,000 faculty and staff members—is part of the vibrant city of Knoxville, located on the Tennessee River with the Great Smoky Mountains nearby.

The UT System: The University of Tennessee System is comprised of campuses at Knoxville, Chattanooga, Pulaski, Martin and the Health Science Center at Memphis; the Institute of Agriculture; and the Institute for Public Service.

 

The University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc. is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, and parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.

 

Job
  Advancement 
Primary Location
  US-Tennessee-knoxville 
Organization
  Knoxville Development Pay 
Schedule
  Full-time 
Campus/Institute  Development Foundation 
Job Posting
  Apr 5, 2024, 4:57:29 PM