Senior Director of Development, Haslam College of Business

Job Description

The University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc (UTFI) invites applications and nominations to fill the position of Senior Director of Development for the Haslam College of Business on the University of Tennessee, Knoxville campus. Reporting to the Senior Executive Director of Advancement, the Senior Director of Development is responsible for serving as a major gift fund raising officer for the Haslam College of Business. The purpose of this position is to implement the strategic direction set forth for the college.

Responsibilities

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

Securing Funding : Secure significant funding for the Haslam College of Business that will assure its capacity to provide a high quality and fiscally self-sustaining program. Identify, cultivate, strategize, solicit, negotiate, and steward donor prospects, with an annual responsibility of personally visiting a minimum of 100 prospects; delivering 20 written proposals; raising at least $4 million per year.

Management / Administrative : Oversight and management of the College's Assistant / Associate Director of Development position. Working with the Assistant / Associate Director to set and navigate fund raising and visit goals to ensure a steadily growing pipeline of annual donors to the Haslam College of Business.

Stewardship : Assist and staff events that take place in the college including the yearly Alumni Awards Gala, stewardship football tailgates, Business and Basketball event, donor events in various cities and other events that take place during the year. Host donor stewardship lunches / meetings each year.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

The candidate who fills the Senior Director of Development position is required to have :

• Bachelor's degree
• 8+ years of experience in development, sales, or related work experience
• 2+ years of supervisory experience
• Aggressive sales mentality with ability to provide strategic leadership
• Strong customer service orientation
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Willingness to travel overnight
• Team development and management skills needed

A valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record is required due to the 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 :

Application Process : Priority will be given to applications received on or before August 22, 2025 via our DASH application system. Applications must include a completed candidate profile, cover letter, and resume. Candidates selected to move forward in the evaluation process will be asked to provide 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.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment visa status.

Questions about the search may be directed to hr@utfi.org.

Target Start Date : Fall 2025

Benefits : The Foundation's greatest asset is our team. Foundation employees are eligible for a comprehensive suite of benefits that includes :

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.

Knoxville - 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.