Advancement & Alumni Relations Coord
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
Full-time
Human Resources
Posted on October 7, 2022
Advancement and Alumni Relations Coordinator
UTK College of Social Work
The University of Tennessee College of Social Work (CSW) invites applications and nominations for the position of Advancement and Alumni Relations Coordinator. Reporting to the Senior Director of Advancement, the coordinator is responsible for expanding outreach to the College’s 8500 alumni and increasing annual giving by securing gifts at the leadership level of $1000 or more.
Qualifications :
The Position
The Advancement and Alumni Relations Coordinator will cultivate and solicit alumni, friends, and other donors for gifts to the CSW College Fund, CSW Programs, scholarship funds, and other initiatives through personal visits, events, board activities, phone calls, email, social media and other means of communication.
The coordinator will Identify alumni, donors, and friends who qualify as major gift prospects and work with the Senior Director to secure major gifts. The coordinator will work with UT Foundation research staff to identify new prospects and develop strategy for cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
The coordinator will steward donors to the CSW by email, phone, mail or other means of communication and serve as the liaison between the CSW and the University of Tennessee Foundation (UTFI) annual giving staff to ensure timely and accurate messaging.
The coordinator will also participate in planning and execution of all CSW events and activities to include Board of Visitors meetings, Executive Committee meetings, Alumni Council Meetings, alumni events, annual conference, tailgates, and skybox staffing.
The coordinator will communicate with College advancement staff and UTFI annual giving staff in the execution of the above responsibilities and attend monthly meetings with UTFI staff to receive updates and messaging related to campaigns, activities and programs.
The University, College, and the region
UTK is the state’s flagship, land-grant university, ranked by Forbes magazine as one of the best places to work in the country. We are a Research 1 university, housing 11 colleges and 900+ programs of study. The College of Social Work, one of the top 30 social work programs among all public universities in the country, prepares more students to be social workers than any other program in the state. It is nationally recognized for its strong online education programs and vibrant campuses in Knoxville and Nashville.
The city of Knoxville is a hidden gem with a beautiful and walkable downtown, a diverse music scene, active neighborhoods, unique restaurants, and a robust offering of outdoor and cultural activities. Knoxville and the surrounding counties have a statistical area population of over 850,000 people. The Knoxville region houses many leading corporations, including Bush Brothers & Company, Discovery Inc., Tennessee Valley Authority, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Knoxville is located within easy driving distance to Asheville, Nashville, Atlanta, and the Great Smoky Mountains and a day’s drive to Memphis, Chicago and Washington D.C.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
The ideal candidate is an energetic self-starter with the ability to motivate and coordinate staff, volunteers and students. Other skills and abilities include:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Outstanding organizational skills
- Ability to engage with a variety of constituents (alumni, potential donors, community partners) in business and social settings
- Active listener
- Great problem-solving skills and ability to think analytically
- Team player who collaborates easily with internal and external partners
Bachelor’s Degree
Two years of experience in a related position in advancement, alumni affairs, sales or marketing
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in the social services, healthcare, or education sectors
- Knowledge of social work practice
Interested individuals should provide a cover letter addressing professional experience relevant to each required and preferred qualification, a resume, and complete contact information for 3 professional references. Screening of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position has been filled.
All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admissions without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.
Eligibility and other terms and conditions of employment benefits at The University of Tennessee are governed by laws and regulations of the State of Tennessee, and this non-discrimination statement is intended to be consistent with those laws and regulations.