Assistant Director of Stewardship and Alumni Engagement, Winston College of Law
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Assistant Director of Stewardship and Alumni Engagement, Winston College of Law
Job Description
The University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc (UTFI) invites applications and nominations to fill the position of Assistant Director of Stewardship and Alumni Engagement for the Winston College of Law at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Reporting to the Senior Director of Advancement, the Assistant Director of Stewardship and Alumni Engagement, is responsible for managing and developing projects and programs aimed at engaging and stewarding the College of Law’s philanthropic supporters.
This role will assist in annual giving and major giving initiatives, events, and communication with internal and external audiences.
Responsibilities
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Stewardship Focused Initiatives: Design and execute donor stewardship and engagement plans, maintaining donor information in the CRM system, overseeing gift agreements, and managing top donor strategies to coordinate major gift and planned giving stewardship. Coordinate and communicate all donor-related financial information, gift agreements, and scholarship criteria, while also designing and producing various stewardship communications to connect donors with beneficiaries in collaboration with internal and external partners. Manage donor stewardship, including annual endowment reporting, creating and overseeing acknowledgments and scholarship thank-you processes, and planning and executing various donor engagement and recognition events.
Events and Alumni Engagement: Manage and execute all aspects of regional alumni events, encompassing invitation design and distribution, RSVP management, logistics, and coordinating the college's participation in various annual events. Oversees and executes all aspects of local alumni and donor engagement events, including arranging logistical details with venues and adhering to university policies, while performing essential research to produce comprehensive briefing materials for leadership.
Administrative: Provide administrative support, handle gift processing, correspondence, data management in the CRM, coordinate event tickets, oversee student workers and assist with various departmental programs and events.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
The candidate who fills the Assistant Director of Stewardship and Alumni Engagement position is required to have:
- Bachelor’s degree
- 3+ years of professional work experience in either event planning, sales, or fundraising
- Superior organizational skills
- Excellent written and oral communication
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to manage and coordinate multiple complex projects while consistently meeting deadlines
A valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record is required due to travel responsibilities of the position. UTFI reserves the right to consider all appropriate circumstances. In general, any significant driving offense less than 12 months old will eliminate the application from consideration for the position.
Note - Candidates holding a graduate degree must have at least 1 year of experience.
Preferred Education and Experience
In addition to meeting the required qualifications, the preferred candidate will have:
- Master’s degree
- 3+ years in higher education advancement fundraising
Application Process: Priority will be given to applications received on or before August 14, 2025 via our DASH application system. Applications must include a completed candidate profile, cover letter, and resume. Candidates selected to move forward in the evaluation process will be asked to provide contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without explicit permission of the candidate.
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.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment visa status.
Questions about the search may be directed to hr@utfi.org.
Target Start Date: October 2025
Benefits: 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 Info
- Job Identification 4310
- Job Category Advancement
- Posting Date 07/31/2025, 08:43 PM
- Job Schedule Full time
- Locations 1505 Cumberland Avenue, Knoxville, TN, 37996, US
EEO/AA STATEMENT / NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.
Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), ADA (disability), ADEA (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the (EEO). Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the EEO office.