December 2, 2002

TTU will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. All new employees will be required to complete an employer's verification form, I-9, no later than three (3) days from date of hire.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR for CORPORATE/FOUNDATION RELATIONS – University Development

Account 2-67006, Position # 620280

QUALIFICATIONS: Required: bachelor’s degree, corporate and foundation or related experience, exceptional interpersonal skills, ability to interact effectively with all university constituencies, ability and willingness to travel extensively, computer proficiency.  Preferred: prior experience in nonprofit fundraising, especially higher education; prior experience in grant and proposal writing; knowledge of and prior experience within Tennessee Tech.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Manages all fund-raising activities pertaining to the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of corporate and foundation clients under the supervision of the Director of Planned Giving and Corporate/Foundation Relations.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:  Salary commensurate with qualifications.  Benefits include the accumulation of two vacation days per month and one sick leave day per month, and thirteen (13) University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k and educational benefits.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Send a letter of application, TTU Administrative Application Form, resume and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of at least three professional references to: Tom Hamilton, Director of University Development, Tennessee Technological University, Box 5047, Cookeville, TN 38505, 931-372-3055, thamilton@tntech.edu. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE/SCREENING DATE: Screening of applications will begin January 13, 2003. Position will be open until filled.

Unless otherwise indicated, all positions listed are full-time, twelve-month positions.

If you are interested in employment opportunities at Tennessee Technological University, contact the Office of Personnel and Payroll, Room 146, Derryberry Hall, Box 5132, Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville, TN 38505-0001; Phone (931) 372-3034.

WE ARE AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
WE COMPLY WITH TITLE IX OF THE EDUCATIONAL AMENDMENTS OF 1972.
WE COMPLY WITH THE REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973 AND THE VIETNAM
ERA VETERANS' READJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1974.
WE COMPLY WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990.