Assistant Director, Sewanee Fund

Position Overview

Primary Function:

Position Appointment Details:

• Career Band: 2B
• Full-Time

Position Description

Typical Duties & Responsibilities:

• The Assistant Director recruits, trains, and manages a portfolio of 200-plus alumni volunteers. They are expected to build relationships with their class chairs and volunteers by keeping an open line of communication.

• This position is responsible for successfully managing four reunion classes each year by implementing strategies that yield increased giving and alumni participation within those specific reunion classes.

• The Assistant Director is also responsible for managing 15 non-reunion classes throughout the year.

• They assist in carrying out the overall strategy for the Sewanee Fund, ensuring a successful and impactful fundraising year for the University

• The Assistant Director works closely with Marketing and Communications, brainstorming ideas and seeing projects through to completion.

• The Sewanee Fund website is maintained by the Assistant Director.

• They may be asked to assist the Director in the monitoring of the department budget and prepare budget data for review/approval by the supervisor/ department head.

• End-of-year reports for distribution are formulated by the Assistant Director along with their class volunteers, Advancement staff leaders, and University officials.

• The Assistant Director will be expected to do some after-hours event work (Homecoming and Reunion weekend) and occasional travel on behalf of the University.

Computer, Telephone, Copier, Printer, Internet, iPad, Square reader, and Various Software Packages.

Judgment Required:

Judgment and discretion as to the use of established policies are required to perform the essential duties of this position.

Budgetary Responsibility:

Monitors expenditures against budget; prepares budget data for review/approval by supervisor/department head.

Personal Interaction/Communication:

• Student Contact: Work Study students, Summer Interns, Senior Leadership Group
• Internal: All Faculty and Staff
• External: Regents, Trustees, Volunteers, Alumni, Donors, Parents

Attributes of a Successful Candidate

Education:

Bachelor’s degree required

Experience:

Job-Related Skills:

Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills, interpersonal, analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.

Supplemental Information

Confidential Information:

Knowledge of our constituent base and sensitive information. (Giving Histories, Social Security Numbers, Wealth Screening information, Credit card and bank account numbers, Contact reports)

Working Environment:

General Office

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to push and/or pull objects.
• Must be able to use hands for repetitive tasks.
• Must be able to lift between 11 - 20 pounds (Light work).
• Must be able to carry between 11-20 pounds (Light work)

Any additional requirements specific to this position:

Some travel; occasional night and weekend work required for events, volunteer recruitment, receptions, etc.

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The University of the South, familiarly known as “Sewanee,” is home to a nationally recognized College of Arts and Sciences and a School of Theology. Sewanee is distinguished by its dedication to cultivate academic excellence, community values, and environmental stewardship that produces informed, self-aware, and participatory citizens for our democracy and servant-leaders for the world. Nestled on 13,000 acres atop Tennessee’s Cumberland Plateau, the University offers both a uniquely beautiful setting and convenient access to nearby cities—Chattanooga, Nashville, and Huntsville. The University is affiliated with the Episcopal Church and seeks to be a place where individuals from a variety of backgrounds and experiences find support, opportunity, and purpose.

Support in the Hiring Process
If you have questions about a position or need assistance filing an application, or if you are a person with a disability and would like to request an accommodation in the application and interview process, please contact Human Resources at 931.598.1381 or hr@sewanee.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of the South is an equal-opportunity institution, dedicated to treating all applicants fairly and fostering a welcoming environment for employees and students alike.

University Benefits