Advancement Assistant II, UT Martin-24000001J3

Description

Advancement Assistant II

University of Tennessee, Martin

University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc.

The University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc (UTFI) invites applications and nominations to fill the position of Advancement Assistant II for the University of Tennessee, Martin.

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Advancement Services, the Advancement Assistant II is responsible for providing administrative support for the department of advancement services.

The purpose of this position is to provide administrative support for programs that impact alumni, donors, faculty / staff, students and friends of UTM.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

Gift Acknowledgements : Draft correspondence and prepare monthly / daily gift acknowledgement letters. Assist with preparation of annual donor impact and other stewardship reports.

Prepare and allocate gift deposits on transmittal forms.

Donor Engagement : Create new donor and prospect records. Update donor database with demographic and biographic information.

Create and maintain records for UTM activities, events, and committees. Assist with planning and preparation of stewardship events.

Administration : Assist with special projects and mailings; enter and track scholarship information and updates in a database.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

The candidate who fills the Advancement Assistant II position is required to have :

• High school diploma with 3-4 years office experience OR business / technical school graduate with 1-2 years office experience
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and oral
• Willingness and ability to learn current and emerging advancement technologies

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.

Preferred Education and Experience

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

• Experience working in higher education / fundraising
• Event / meeting coordination and planning experience
• Knowledge of IRIS and ability to quickly learn new databases that support donor management

Application Process : Priority will be given to applications received on or before August 9, 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.

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 .

Target Start Date : September 2024

Benefits : Recognized as a Top Employer by 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 , accruing up to 12 days of vacation and 12 days of sick leave annually, plus 14 paid holidays and administrative closing days
• Education for employees and their dependents at UT System campuses
• and deferred compensation plans, including 401(k), 403(b), etc.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Employee 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 University of Tennessee at Martin is a primary regional university in the University of Tennessee System that includes the main campus and five regional centers located throughout West Tennessee.

With more than 100 academic areas of study, UT Martin is a small-town university for people with big dreams.

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.

Other Admin Asst / Secr / Clerical

Primary Location

US-Tennessee-Martin

Organization

Martin Development Pay

Schedule

Full-timeCampus / InstituteDevelopment Foundation

Job Posting

Jul 23, 2024, 5 : 04 : 27 PM

Last updated : 2024-07-24