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The University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc (UTFI) invites applications and nominations to fill the position of

Assistant Dean and Executive Director for Advancement

for the College of Communication and Information (CCI)

on the University of Tennessee, Knoxville campus.

Reporting to the Associate Vice Chancellor and working alongside the Dean of the College of Communication and Information (CCI), the Assistant Dean and Executive Director for Advancement

is

responsible for the College’s fundraising and external relations efforts. Additionally, the Assistant Dean and Executive Director for Advancement will serve as a senior advisor to the Dean and will be charged with building relationships across CCI, including but not limited to partnering with faculty and staff to engage alumni and friends of CCI, meeting regularly with department heads to understand the philanthropic needs of their department, and collaborating with advancement teams across campus to secure resources to advance the mission of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

Moreover, the Assistant Dean/Executive Director for Advancement will oversee a robust team of advancement practitioners. The team consists of three frontline fundraisers, an events professional, and an administrative support professional. In addition to their leadership responsibility, the Assistant Dean/Executive Director will manage a portfolio of affluent current and prospective donors to CCI and cultivate and solicit gifts of $50,000 or more.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Major Gifts and Annual Giving:

Secure significant philanthropic resources that will profoundly impact the college's students and faculty and allow it to reach its full potential. These efforts include identifying, cultivating, soliciting (major and annual gifts), and stewarding alumni and friends, regardless of gift size, for the College of Communication and Information. The current goals for

this

position

are

100 annual visits, 15-20 proposals over $50,000, and $3,000,000+ in private gift support. Manage a portfolio of 60-80 of the College’s best current and prospective prospects.

Administrative:

Serve as a senior advisor to the Dean on matters pertaining to fundraising and alumni and external relations, managing the Dean’s travel for fundraising and alumni engagement, interacting with CCI leadership (dean, budget director, department heads, etc.), campus leadership, and serving as the face of the UT Foundation within CCI and to alumni and friends. Other administrative aspects include mentoring and managing CCI advancement team members to meet or exceed their annual metrics.

Required Education and Experience

The candidate who fills the Assistant Dean and Executive Director for Advancement position is required to have:
* Bachelor’s degree
* 8+ years in a position related to development, such as fundraising, sales, marketing, financial planning
* 2+ years of supervision experience

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.

Note - Candidates holding a graduate degree must have at least 6 years of experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

In addition to meeting the required qualifications, the preferred candidate will have:
* Master’s degree
* 6+ years of experience
* Successful track record of managing other front line fundraisers in a higher education setting
* Proven ability to close 6 & 7 figure major gifts for a non-profit

Application Process:

Priority will be given to applications received on or before December 1st via our DASH 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 hr@utfi.org.

Target Start Date:

March 1, 2027

Benefits:

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

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.