Aaron Jones
About Aaron Jones
Aaron Jones serves as the Assistant Director of Leadership Annual Giving at The George Washington University. He has extensive experience in athletic event operations and facilities management, having worked at various universities and organizations in the sports industry.
Current Role at The George Washington University
Aaron Jones serves as the Assistant Director of Leadership Annual Giving at The George Washington University. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the university's fundraising efforts and alumni engagement initiatives. His role involves developing strategies to enhance donor relationships and increase annual giving, focusing on leadership-level contributions.
Previous Experience in Athletic Event Operations
Prior to his current role, Aaron Jones gained extensive experience in athletic event operations. He worked as the Senior Associate for Athletic Event Operations at The George Washington University from 2019 to 2021. His earlier roles include serving as the Athletics Facility Coordinator at Northern Kentucky University from 2016 to 2018 and as an Athletic Event Operations/Facilities Assistant at Coastal Carolina University in 2014.
Education and Expertise
Aaron Jones earned a Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education with a focus on Sport Management from Virginia State University, completing his studies from 2010 to 2014. He furthered his education by obtaining a Masters of Professional Studies in Sports Industry Management from Georgetown University in 2016. His academic background supports his expertise in sports management and event operations.
Internships and Early Career
Aaron Jones began his career with internships that provided foundational experience in sports operations. He was a NASCAR Kinetics Marketing in Motion Intern in 2012 and later served as a Women's Basketball Operations Intern at Virginia State University from 2011 to 2013. He also gained experience as a Racing Operations/Track Services Intern at Charlotte Motor Speedway in 2013.
Career Progression in Sports Management
Aaron Jones has progressively advanced in the field of sports management through various roles. After his internships, he worked as an Event Operations & Facilities Assistant at Georgetown University from 2015 to 2016 and as an Operations Assistant at Charlotte Motor Speedway. He held the position of Assistant Director - Facilities at Syracuse University from 2018 to 2019 before returning to The George Washington University.