Graduate Assistant, Athletic Development

Graduate Assistant, Athletic Development

Division: Athletics & University Advancement

Department: Athletic Development

Reports to: Dr. Brett Burchette, Sr. Associate AD / Director of Athletic Development

Location: On Campus (McAuliffe Hall)

Compensation: $12,000 stipend, 18 graduate credit hours per year

Primary Duties:

• Work with Assistant Director of Athletic Annual Giving & Events, Friends of Athletics Groups, and head coaches to support the planning & staffing of athletic development events
• Create and manage content to be used for Athletics Phon-a-thon and Thank-o-thon calling throughout the year
• Assist in Senior Class Gift campaign for athletics, collection of money, marketing needs for the program.
• Assist in the use and implementation of social media channels (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn) to sustain and enhance a culture of philanthropy around Fairfield Athletic Development.
• Work with coaches to distribute gift reports, thank you notes, and collection of thank you notes to be sent out to donors.
• Assisting with all aspects of the annual giving program, creation, development, and implementation of fundraising events, emails, follow-ups.
• Work as a liaison with Club, Recreation and Intramural Sports to help drive participation and fundraising success on GivingTuesday and STAGiving Day
• Assist with day-to-day operations of the Athletic Development office.

Qualifications/Skills Required:

• Enrolled in a Graduate Degree program
• Interested in working Sports and Development
• Past experience in collegiate athletics at the Division I, II, or III level (Varsity or Club level)
• Must be available for work on nights and weekends
• Must be able to work with confidential information on alumni, parents and other donors

Any Expenses Not Covered by Stipend? Dependent on event schedule (possible travel)

Category: Graduate Assistant

Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate.

The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, activities, and/or qualifications required or expected of employees assigned to this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change and new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

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