Graduate Assistant, Athletic Development

Fairfield University•Fairfield, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for assisting in the day-to-day operations of the Athletic Development team at Fairfield University. The role involves supporting the planning and staffing of athletic development events, creating and managing content for calling campaigns, assisting with the Senior Class Gift campaign, and utilizing social media to foster a culture of philanthropy. The Graduate Assistant will also work with coaches to distribute gift reports and thank you notes, support the annual giving program, and act as a liaison with other sports departments for fundraising initiatives.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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