Job Overview: The Development Assistant is a member of the Ole Miss Athletics Foundation staff and charged with the identification and solicitation of gifts primarily through the Annual Fund to support Ole Miss Athletics. This position reports to the Assistant A.D. of Development – Annual Giving.

Examples of Work Performed:

• Actively managing donor relationships with the goal of increasing donor support for Ole Miss Athletics.
• Building relationships with current and prospective donors by participating in fundraising and stewardship events including home gameday activities.
• Assisting donors with the purchase and allocation of tickets and parking for all sports.
• Working collaboratively with donors to ensure proper stewardship and timely fulfillment of membership benefits.
• Assisting in day-to-day operations of the Annual Fund and Ole Miss Athletics Foundation offices.
• Working closely with the Annual Fund and Ticket Office staff.
• Assisting with preparation for various events organized by the Ole Miss Athletics Foundation or marketing staff.
• Working with reports from the donation and ticketing software for various purposes.
• Promoting the growth of revenue through innovative programming and marketing within the Ole Miss Athletics Foundation.
• Representing Ole Miss Athletics in a positive manner by interacting well with donors, fans, alumni, and community members.
• Maintaining institutional integrity through the compliance of NCAA, SEC, and University policies, rules and regulations.
• Working some nights and weekends.
• Performing other duties and projects as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• One year of fundraising, ticketing, or sales experience in a college athletics or related setting.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, oral, and written communication skills.
• Computer application skills including but not limited to Microsoft Excel and Word, Apple products, donation and ticketing software (Paciolan preferred), and email.
• Knowledge of the practices, principles, and methods of fundraising and general fund management.
• Knowledge of NCAA and SEC compliance rules and regulations.
• Ability to be highly energetic, self-starting, and creative.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Ability to effectively work in a highly consultative and collaborative environment.
• Ability to give and receive information through vision, speaking and listening, and effective motor coordination. Corrective devices may be used.

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