Job Description

Assistant Director of Events & Stewardship

University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc. invites applications to fill the position of Assistant Director of Events & Stewardship at the Natalie L. Haslam College of Music (NLHCOM). Reporting to the Senior Director of Advancement, the role oversees all NLHCOM advancement events, processes, and stewardship of the Deans Society and Directors Society.

Responsibilities

Lead several high?visibility Advancement events for the Natalie L. Haslam College of Music, including the Donor Recognition and Reception Recital, the annual Gala, Band Family Day, advisory board functions, and other key stakeholder activities. Collaborate with the Senior Director of Advancement to manage the Board of Advisors, Band Alumni Council, and Board of Visitors, handling meeting attendance, preparation, follow?up, venue logistics, and volunteer management.

Coordinate NLHCOM stewardship activities in collaboration with the Senior Director of Advancement, facilitating student thank?you notes, endowment reports, and maintaining individualized stewardship plans for the colleges significant relationships. Serve as the lead staff member for the Deans Society and Directors Society, developing thank?you processes, birthday and life event recognition, and an exclusive donor experience.

Create and execute game?day cultivation and stewardship experiences for NLHCOM top donors and prospects, and develop new processes and procedures for collaboration across campus teams. Oversee core daily office operations, including customer service and acting as contact for colleagues.

Assist the Senior Director of Advancement in focusing on donor relationships by producing major?gift proposals, managing CRM data entry, creating donor bios for university leaders, and processing expenses and receipts related to donor visits.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree
• 5+ years of experience in alumni affairs, donor relations, event oversight, or related fields
• Ability to propose new and improved solutions to existing processes
• Strong interpersonal skills and capacity to maintain relationships across college, university, public agencies, and organizations
• Ability to carry out complex oral and written instructions, working independently under minimal supervision

• Masters degree
• Independent work with minimal supervision
• Strong project management skills, meeting deadlines in a fast?paced environment

A valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record is required for travel responsibilities.

Application Process

Priority is given to applications received on or before January 5, 2025 via the DASH application system. Applicants must submit a completed candidate profile, cover letter, rsum, and contact information for three professional references. Applications will only be considered if completed in full. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full?time basis.

Target Start Date

February 2026

Benefits

• Generous paid leave: 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) and 403(b)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Employee discounts to attractions, services, and goods

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 UT System

Comprising 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, or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.

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