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Posting Number: S14248P Working Title: Associate Director of Alumni Relations Department: DAR-Office of Alumni Relations Posting Type: External Location of Vacancy: Athens Area Location: Athens Area Full/Part time: Full Time FLSA: Exempt FTE: 1.00 Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP Proposed Starting Date: 12/01/2025 Advertised Salary: Commensurate qualifications and experience Open until filled: Yes Additional Schedule Information: 8:00am–5:00pm; Must be willing and able to work evenings and weekends as necessary Notes: This position is structured as a permanent position within the Division of Development & Alumni Relations. We are unable to sponsor a work visa for this position. EEO Policy Statement: The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu). USG Core Values: Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. More details on the USG Core Values and Code of Conduct are available online at the USG policy manual. USG also supports Freedom of Expression as stated in policy. Classification Title: Alumni Relations Officer II Position Type: External Special Instructions to Applicants: This position is structured as a permanent position within the Division of Development & Alumni Relations. We are unable to sponsor a work visa for this position. Special Instructions to Applicants: This position has operation, access, or control of financial resources. A credit check is required for roles with financial responsibilities. See the UGA Credit Background Check website for details. Duties/Responsibilities are described below and include various sections on volunteer management, student engagement programming, student philanthropic engagement, support and administration, and communication collaboration. Contact Details: For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, refer to the Recruitment Contact. Recruitment Contact Name: Development & Alumni Relations’ Office of Talent Management Recruitment Contact Email: dartalent@uga.edu Background Investigation Policy: Offers of employment are contingent upon background checks and, if applicable, a pre-employment drug test. See UGA Background Check website for details. Credit and P-Card policy: A credit check is required for positions with financial responsibilities. Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience Preferred Qualifications
Volunteer management experience Sales and marketing experience Communications experience creating and editing high-quality written, social, and presentation content Experience working in fundraising and nonprofit setting Familiarity with the university setting Ability to cultivate and solicit gifts from young adults, primarily college students Ability to respond to donors’ needs and concerns in a kind and professional way Ability to establish the trust of colleagues and build strong relationships with key faculty/staff Knowledge of private funding landscape in higher education Exhibits behavior that supports the mission, vision, and values of the University of Georgia Duties and Responsibilities
Volunteer Management and Student Supervision Provide coaching and leadership for 50 volunteers of the Student Alumni Council; assist volunteer leaders in developing and implementing strategies to motivate and lead other student leaders/volunteers; communicate and manage volunteer needs for signature events and programs. Coordinate student volunteer recruitment and training. Meet regularly with volunteers, including 1-on-1 meetings and all weekly council meetings. Oversee the day-to-day work of graduate and student staff member(s) reporting directly to this position. Develop performance initiatives and expectations for each student employee reporting directly to the position and provide mentoring and coaching during the duration of their employment. Percentage of time: 30 Student Engagement Programming Oversee the strategic planning and implementation of events and initiatives with the focus of building students’ affinity for the university by connecting students to UGA alumni and its various traditions. Events include, but are not limited to Dialogue with a Dawg, UGA Founders Day Celebration, the UGA Ring Tradition, and participation in UGA Homecoming. In coordination with the Senior Director, plan and execute Freshman Welcome, UGA’s signature new student welcome event. Plan and oversee the student involvement with UGA and the Division of Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) sponsored student engagement events and initiatives such as Commencement, UGA Career Fairs, and others assigned by the Senior Director. Percentage of time: 25 Student Philanthropic Engagement Manage a portfolio of signature student initiatives that strategically engage students across all classes, educating them about the importance of philanthropic engagement with the institution, connecting students to philanthropically engaged alumni, and strengthening students’ philanthropic commitment with the University; such events and initiatives include, but are not limited to, the Beat Week giving challenge, student participation in Dawg Day of Giving, and providing additional support to the Senior Director for Senior Signature, the senior class giving campaign. Plan and oversee Student Engagement involvement with University and DAR sponsored philanthropic events and initiatives such as Thank a Donor Day, and others assigned by the Senior Director. Percentage of time: 20 Support and Administration Regularly update the Giving and Alumni Information Link (GAIL) system with interactions and notes regarding alumni and student contact. Assist in budget oversight by managing specific events and program budgets. Support in the hiring, training, supervision, and development of student assistants. Provide support to the Senior Director, helping to engage committee members of the UGA Alumni Board of Directors. Provide additional support to affinity engagement opportunities where needed. Other duties as assigned by the Senior Director. Percentage of time: 15 Communication, Collaboration, and Campus Impact Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with DAR Communications, ensuring marketing efforts are established and executed to meet division, department, and program goals. In coordination with departmental and divisional colleagues, increase student participation in student engagement experiential and philanthropic engagement opportunities. In partnership with other Associate Directors, advance the mission of DAR by implementing a targeted outreach strategy to educate and engage influential student leaders through offices and organizations including, but not limited to student ambassadors of the UGA schools and colleges, the Office of Transition, the Office of New Student Orientation, the Center for Engagement, Leadership and Service, University Housing, Student Government Association (SGA), the Arch Society, Greek Life and other student affairs units. Support Alumni Association events as assigned including, but not limited to, 40 Under 40, Sky Suite, Bulldog 100, Alumni Leadership Assembly, and Alumni Awards Luncheon. Percentage of time: 10 Background investigations and credit checks: See policies for details. Recruitment contact: Development & Alumni Relations’ Office of Talent Management (dartalent@uga.edu). Education and experience requirements and other notes are retained from the original posting.
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Posting Number: S14248P Working Title: Associate Director of Alumni Relations Department: DAR-Office of Alumni Relations Posting Type: External Location of Vacancy: Athens Area Location: Athens Area Full/Part time: Full Time FLSA: Exempt FTE: 1.00 Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP Proposed Starting Date: 12/01/2025 Advertised Salary: Commensurate qualifications and experience Open until filled: Yes Additional Schedule Information: 8:00am–5:00pm; Must be willing and able to work evenings and weekends as necessary Notes: This position is structured as a permanent position within the Division of Development & Alumni Relations. We are unable to sponsor a work visa for this position. EEO Policy Statement: The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu). USG Core Values: Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. More details on the USG Core Values and Code of Conduct are available online at the USG policy manual. USG also supports Freedom of Expression as stated in policy. Classification Title: Alumni Relations Officer II Position Type: External Special Instructions to Applicants: This position is structured as a permanent position within the Division of Development & Alumni Relations. We are unable to sponsor a work visa for this position. Special Instructions to Applicants: This position has operation, access, or control of financial resources. A credit check is required for roles with financial responsibilities. See the UGA Credit Background Check website for details. Duties/Responsibilities are described below and include various sections on volunteer management, student engagement programming, student philanthropic engagement, support and administration, and communication collaboration. Contact Details: For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, refer to the Recruitment Contact. Recruitment Contact Name: Development & Alumni Relations’ Office of Talent Management Recruitment Contact Email: dartalent@uga.edu Background Investigation Policy: Offers of employment are contingent upon background checks and, if applicable, a pre-employment drug test. See UGA Background Check website for details. Credit and P-Card policy: A credit check is required for positions with financial responsibilities. Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience Preferred Qualifications
Volunteer management experience Sales and marketing experience Communications experience creating and editing high-quality written, social, and presentation content Experience working in fundraising and nonprofit setting Familiarity with the university setting Ability to cultivate and solicit gifts from young adults, primarily college students Ability to respond to donors’ needs and concerns in a kind and professional way Ability to establish the trust of colleagues and build strong relationships with key faculty/staff Knowledge of private funding landscape in higher education Exhibits behavior that supports the mission, vision, and values of the University of Georgia Duties and Responsibilities
Volunteer Management and Student Supervision Provide coaching and leadership for 50 volunteers of the Student Alumni Council; assist volunteer leaders in developing and implementing strategies to motivate and lead other student leaders/volunteers; communicate and manage volunteer needs for signature events and programs. Coordinate student volunteer recruitment and training. Meet regularly with volunteers, including 1-on-1 meetings and all weekly council meetings. Oversee the day-to-day work of graduate and student staff member(s) reporting directly to this position. Develop performance initiatives and expectations for each student employee reporting directly to the position and provide mentoring and coaching during the duration of their employment. Percentage of time: 30 Student Engagement Programming Oversee the strategic planning and implementation of events and initiatives with the focus of building students’ affinity for the university by connecting students to UGA alumni and its various traditions. Events include, but are not limited to Dialogue with a Dawg, UGA Founders Day Celebration, the UGA Ring Tradition, and participation in UGA Homecoming. In coordination with the Senior Director, plan and execute Freshman Welcome, UGA’s signature new student welcome event. Plan and oversee the student involvement with UGA and the Division of Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) sponsored student engagement events and initiatives such as Commencement, UGA Career Fairs, and others assigned by the Senior Director. Percentage of time: 25 Student Philanthropic Engagement Manage a portfolio of signature student initiatives that strategically engage students across all classes, educating them about the importance of philanthropic engagement with the institution, connecting students to philanthropically engaged alumni, and strengthening students’ philanthropic commitment with the University; such events and initiatives include, but are not limited to, the Beat Week giving challenge, student participation in Dawg Day of Giving, and providing additional support to the Senior Director for Senior Signature, the senior class giving campaign. Plan and oversee Student Engagement involvement with University and DAR sponsored philanthropic events and initiatives such as Thank a Donor Day, and others assigned by the Senior Director. Percentage of time: 20 Support and Administration Regularly update the Giving and Alumni Information Link (GAIL) system with interactions and notes regarding alumni and student contact. Assist in budget oversight by managing specific events and program budgets. Support in the hiring, training, supervision, and development of student assistants. Provide support to the Senior Director, helping to engage committee members of the UGA Alumni Board of Directors. Provide additional support to affinity engagement opportunities where needed. Other duties as assigned by the Senior Director. Percentage of time: 15 Communication, Collaboration, and Campus Impact Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with DAR Communications, ensuring marketing efforts are established and executed to meet division, department, and program goals. In coordination with departmental and divisional colleagues, increase student participation in student engagement experiential and philanthropic engagement opportunities. In partnership with other Associate Directors, advance the mission of DAR by implementing a targeted outreach strategy to educate and engage influential student leaders through offices and organizations including, but not limited to student ambassadors of the UGA schools and colleges, the Office of Transition, the Office of New Student Orientation, the Center for Engagement, Leadership and Service, University Housing, Student Government Association (SGA), the Arch Society, Greek Life and other student affairs units. Support Alumni Association events as assigned including, but not limited to, 40 Under 40, Sky Suite, Bulldog 100, Alumni Leadership Assembly, and Alumni Awards Luncheon. Percentage of time: 10 Background investigations and credit checks: See policies for details. Recruitment contact: Development & Alumni Relations’ Office of Talent Management (dartalent@uga.edu). Education and experience requirements and other notes are retained from the original posting.
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