Assistant Director, Sewanee Fund

Assistant Director, Sewanee Fund

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Sewanee, TN

Job Type

Staff Full-Time

Job Number

202100520

Division

University Relations

Department

Sewanee Fund

Opening Date

05/28/2026

• Description
• Benefits

Position Overview

Primary Function:

Under the supervision of the Director, the Assistant Director plays an instrumental role in growing the Sewanee Fund. They assist in the administration and implementation of Sewanee Fund programs, while also developing, overseeing, and evaluating assigned areas of the Sewanee Fund. They play a direct role in ensuring a successful and impactful fundraising year for the University.

This position receives general supervision. Broad instructions are provided, and the staff member uses judgment and experience to carry out assignments. Completed assignments and finished products are reviewed by the supervisor after completion.

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.

Machines & Equipment Used:

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:

2-4 years of direct experience and demonstrated success in fundraising or a comparable combination of fundraising and other related 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

Employer University of the South

Address 735 University Avenue

Sewanee, Tennessee, 37383

Phone 9315981381

Website https://new.sewanee.edu/hr/