Job DescriptionThe University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc (UTFI) invites applications and nominations to fill the position of
Assistant Director of Development, Strategy & Analytics for the Tennessee Fund and Tennessee Athletics. Reporting to the Assistant Athletics Director of Revenue, Strategy & Analytics, the Assistant Director of Development, Strategy & Analytics is responsible for supporting the philanthropic goals of the Tennessee Fund by using data and analytics to create actionable insights that drive strategic decisions and revenue for Tennessee Athletics. Through data analysis, the implementation of efficiency-driven technology, and prospecting, this role will help drive new major gifts for the University of Tennessee.
ResponsibilitiesJob responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Data Modeling & Analysis: Create lead scoring models for potential major gift donors and premium seating prospects. Improve and lead the regional model process to support complementary fundraising efforts. Utilize SQL and other data tools to analyze data and create actionable insights. Create, refine, and monitor athletics reporting dashboards in Tableau.
Reporting & Operations: Lead the reporting efforts for major gifts, including the development and maintenance of dashboards to track major gift officer metrics. Provide regular updates to stakeholders (advancement leadership, gift officers) on progress towards campaign goals. Optimize team efficiency, especially in terms of prospect discovery, assignment, and outreach.
Outreach: Design drip campaigns for regional targets from gift officers who cover the 10+ regions. Direct premium seating prospect discovery and set up automated email campaigns in a new email marketing platform.
QualificationsRequired Education and Experience The candidate who fills the Assistant Director of Development, Strategy & Analytics position is required to have:
- Bachelor's degree in business, analytics, or sports management
- 3+ years of experience in data analysis/management, sports management, reporting, business operations, and/or related field
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Preferred Education and Experience In addition to meeting the required qualifications, the preferred candidate will have:
- 3+ years' experience in a business field, consulting, college sports, or professional sports
- High competency with Microsoft Excel
- Familiarity with a preferred coding language (SQL, R, etc.)
Application Process: Priority will be given to applications received on or before March 17, 2025 via our Taleo application system. Applications must include a completed candidate profile, cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. We encourage candidates to upload examples of past visualization projects, dashboards, and/or Excel models with their application. 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
hr@utfi.org.
Target Start Date: May 2025
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 Info - Job Identification 1927
- Job Category Advancement
- Posting Date 03/03/2025, 03:23 PM
- Job Schedule Full time
- Locations 1551 Lake Loudoun Boulevard, Knoxville, TN, 37996, US (On-site)
