ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF  DEVELOPMENT

                          Collegeof  Engineering

                          Universityof  Tennessee



                          POSITION  ANNOUNCEMENT



The Assistant Director of Development  for the Collegeof Engineeringat the
Universityof Tennessee, Knoxville, will be responsible for developing  and
implementing a variety of private gift fund raising efforts on behalf of
the  College. The Assistant Director will report to the Director of
Development for  the Collegeof  Engineering.  Responsibilities will include
identifying major gift donors and prospects to  cultivate, solicit and
steward. These activities will involve setting priorities  and goals,
developing strategies, preparing materials, conducting visits with
prospects and donors, finalizing commitments, and conducting stewardship
activities.



The Assistant Director will work closely  with volunteer leaders,
specifically the Board of Advisors, development and  alumni affairs staff,
the UTKVice  Chancellor and Associate Vice Chancellor for Development, and
deans, department  heads, and faculty of the college in conducting fund
raising activities. Other  duties may be assigned by the Director of
Development. This is a full-time  permanent position, and requires a
flexible schedule including weekend and  evening hours and frequent travel.



Salary is commensurate with  experience.



                              QUALIFICATIONS



Required  Qualifications:



A bachelor’s degree is required.  Excellent communications and
interpersonal skills; ability and willingness to  engage in extensive
travel and to staff evening and weekend events; demonstrated  commitment to
and knowledge of equal opportunity employment and affirmative  action.



Desired Qualifications:



Minimum of two years experience in  academic fundraising and capital
campaigns, or the equivalent; proven ability to  prioritize and manage
complex projects and to work in a fast-paced, team  environment;
appreciation of the vital role not only of the College of  Engineering but
of its alumni and friends in a major land grant, research  university.





To apply: send electronically a cover  letter, resume and the names and
contact information for three references to the  Collegeof  Engineering
Development Assistant Director  Search, to [log in to unmask] Cover letter
may be addressed to the search committee c/o Polly  Laffitte, Associate
Director of Development, College of Arts and Sciences, 10  Alumni Memorial
Building, Knoxville, TNÂ   37996.



Review of applications will begin on  March 31,  2006and continue until the
position is  filled.





The Universityof Tennesseeis an Equal Opportunity,  Affirmative Action
Employer. Women and minority candidates are encourage to  apply



The Universityof Tennesseedoes not discriminate on the  basis of race, sex,
color, religion, national origin, age, disability or veteran  status in
provision of educational programs and services or employment  opportunities
and benefits. This policy extends to both employment by and  admission to
the University.

The University does not discriminate on the basis of  race, sex, or
disability in its education programs and activities pursuant to  the
requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,  Title IX of the
Education Amendments of  1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of
1973,and  the Americans with Disabilities Act  (ADA) of 1990.

Inquiries and charges of violation concerning Title VI,  Title IX, Section
504, ADA or the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) or  any of the
other above referenced policies should be directed to the Office of  Equity
and Diversity (OED), 1840 Melrose   Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996‑3560,
telephone (865) 974‑2498 (V/TTY  available) or 974-2440. Requests for
accommodation of a disability should be  directed to the ADACoordinator at
the UTK Office of Human  Resources, 600 Henley  Street, Knoxville,
TN37996‑4125.



In addition, the following is a statement of campus  policy for The
University of Tennessee, Knoxville:



                 The Universityof Tennessee, Knoxville, in its efforts to
ensure a welcoming  environment for all persons, does not discriminate on
the basis of sexual  orientation in its campus-based programs, services,
and activities.  Inquiries and complaints should be  directed to the Office
of Equity and Diversity.



The Universityof Tennesseeis an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section
504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment
programs and services.

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