Director Of Communication & Donor Experience, Haslam College Of Business

Description

Director of Communication & Donor Experience, Haslam College of Business

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 Director of Communication & Donor Experience, Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Reporting to the Senior Director of Advancement Operations & Donor Experience, the Director of Communication & Donor Experience oversees critical programming and projects within the realms of advancement communication, stewardship, and Donor Experience.

This position will be a key contributor to the advancement team’s strategic planning and provides oversight and overall coordination to projects related to print and digital communication, alumni/volunteer engagement, philanthropic commerce, and others. The portfolio of projects in this position’s scope are mission-critical and heavily impact the team's annual metrics for fundraising, donor count, and alumni engagement.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Advancement Communication: Manage print and digital communication projects including monthly email newsletters, departmental email campaigns, letter campaigns, endowment reports, branding/marketing of events and initiatives. Serve as a key contributor on alumni and donor communication, including directing email campaigns and materials impacting alumni/Donor Experience.

Stewardship & Donor Experience: Collaborate with advancement team members to host groups, support programming, and execute events including volunteer coordination and event management. Examples include the Young Alumni Board, Haslam Connects, the College’s annual gala, and regional events.

Philanthropic Commerce: Direct the College’s philanthropic commerce campaigns, including oversight of staff who contribute to these efforts.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

The candidate who fills the Director of Communication & Donor Experience position is required to have:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5 or more years of experience in marketing, communication, public relations, graphic design, or related field.
• Experience in internal/external relations and volunteer management/staff supervision
• Ability to multitask with exemplary time management skills
• Experience in business writing and/or copy editing

 

Preferred Education and Experience

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

• Graphic design experience highly preferred

 

Application Process: Priority will be given to applications received on or before April 12, 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 hr@utfi.org.

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: Executive/Administrative
Primary Location: US-Tennessee-knoxville
Organization: Knoxville Development Pay
Schedule: Full-time
Job Posting: Apr 2, 2024, 3:13:02 PM