Inside Higher Ed
Development and Alumni Relations Marketing and Communications Professional: Fran
Inside Higher Ed, Athens, Georgia, us, 30604
Overview
Development and Alumni Relations Marketing and Communications Professional: Franklin College of Arts and Sciences
Location: Athens Area • Employment Type: Full Time • Posting Date: 10/10/2025 • Open Until Filled: Yes • Proposed Starting Date: 11/17/2025
Responsibilities
Execution of a comprehensive DAR strategy that supports the College’s mission and strategic priorities. Includes creating engaging and high-quality content (graphics and text) and promotional materials for dissemination across digital and traditional marketing channels (e.g., solicitations, invites, websites, print, newsletters, and social media).
The professional is responsible for creating content/event calendar and developing solicitations to generate donations.
Writing and creating graphics for alumni feature stories and alumni profiles including social media to showcase impact and achievements.
Designing and editing solicitation proposals.
Maintaining the DAR website.
Developing and sending department newsletters.
Creating materials for events (emails, social media, invitations, signage, premium materials) and more.
Percentage of Time
65
Duties/Responsibilities (Additional)
Support and promote central annual giving initiatives including but not limited to Dawg Day of Giving, Dawg Day of Gratitude, Beat Week, etc.
The role involves close collaboration and alignment with university DAR and MARCOM to ensure messaging is aligned, timely, and effective.
Percentage of Time
15
Responsibilities (Newsletter)
Work with Department Heads and School and Institute Directors on respective newsletters.
Percentage of Time
10
Responsibilities (Additional)
Additional responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to communicate technical content to a general audience and a variety of stakeholders.
Experience working with business/industry, alumni engagement, and development initiatives.
Experience in a higher education, independent school, or nonprofit environment.
Strong skills using technology in the workplace, familiarity with content management systems and email platforms; social media competencies.
Significant prior communications experience writing and producing publications and developing and placing stories.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And/or Competencies
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, English, Public Relations, or a related field
2+ years professional experience in communications, digital and traditional marketing
Exceptional writing and editing skills with strong project management
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Proficient with social media as well as CRM and email platforms (Gail, slate, etc.)
Proficient graphics experience with Adobe InDesign suite and Canva
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, academic environment.
Ability to manage projects independently.
Ability to communicate content to a general audience and a variety of stakeholders.
Strong understanding of audience segmentation and comprehensive communication practices.
Demonstrated familiarity with a range of communications principles including messaging, writing, editing, graphic design, visual communications, branding, marketing, advertising, electronic communications, social media, and generative AI tools.
Physical Demands
Some evening and weekend requirements
Light lifting (up to 25 pounds)
Occasional travel
Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes
Is this a Position of Trust? Yes
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? Yes
Does this position require a P-Card? No
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No
Does This Position Have Security Access No
Credit And P-Card Policy Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.
Required Duties/Responsibilities
Execution of a comprehensive DAR strategy that supports the College’s mission and strategic priorities. Includes creating engaging and high-quality content (graphics and text) and promotional materials for dissemination across digital and traditional marketing channels (e.g., solicitations, invites, websites, print, newsletters, and social media).
The professional is responsible for creating content/event calendar and developing solicitations to generate donations
Writing and creating graphics for alumni feature stories and alumni profiles including social media to showcase impact and achievements
Designing and editing solicitation proposals
Maintaining the DAR website
Developing and sending department newsletters
Creating materials for events (emails, social media, invitations, signage, premium materials) and more.
Additional Links:
Note: this refined description preserves content while removing non-essential boilerplate.
Contact Details Recruitment Contact Name: Susan Ambrosetti
Recruitment Contact Email: Susan.Ambrosetti@uga.edu
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Location: Athens Area • Employment Type: Full Time • Posting Date: 10/10/2025 • Open Until Filled: Yes • Proposed Starting Date: 11/17/2025
Responsibilities
Execution of a comprehensive DAR strategy that supports the College’s mission and strategic priorities. Includes creating engaging and high-quality content (graphics and text) and promotional materials for dissemination across digital and traditional marketing channels (e.g., solicitations, invites, websites, print, newsletters, and social media).
The professional is responsible for creating content/event calendar and developing solicitations to generate donations.
Writing and creating graphics for alumni feature stories and alumni profiles including social media to showcase impact and achievements.
Designing and editing solicitation proposals.
Maintaining the DAR website.
Developing and sending department newsletters.
Creating materials for events (emails, social media, invitations, signage, premium materials) and more.
Percentage of Time
65
Duties/Responsibilities (Additional)
Support and promote central annual giving initiatives including but not limited to Dawg Day of Giving, Dawg Day of Gratitude, Beat Week, etc.
The role involves close collaboration and alignment with university DAR and MARCOM to ensure messaging is aligned, timely, and effective.
Percentage of Time
15
Responsibilities (Newsletter)
Work with Department Heads and School and Institute Directors on respective newsletters.
Percentage of Time
10
Responsibilities (Additional)
Additional responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to communicate technical content to a general audience and a variety of stakeholders.
Experience working with business/industry, alumni engagement, and development initiatives.
Experience in a higher education, independent school, or nonprofit environment.
Strong skills using technology in the workplace, familiarity with content management systems and email platforms; social media competencies.
Significant prior communications experience writing and producing publications and developing and placing stories.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And/or Competencies
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, English, Public Relations, or a related field
2+ years professional experience in communications, digital and traditional marketing
Exceptional writing and editing skills with strong project management
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Proficient with social media as well as CRM and email platforms (Gail, slate, etc.)
Proficient graphics experience with Adobe InDesign suite and Canva
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, academic environment.
Ability to manage projects independently.
Ability to communicate content to a general audience and a variety of stakeholders.
Strong understanding of audience segmentation and comprehensive communication practices.
Demonstrated familiarity with a range of communications principles including messaging, writing, editing, graphic design, visual communications, branding, marketing, advertising, electronic communications, social media, and generative AI tools.
Physical Demands
Some evening and weekend requirements
Light lifting (up to 25 pounds)
Occasional travel
Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes
Is this a Position of Trust? Yes
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? Yes
Does this position require a P-Card? No
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No
Does This Position Have Security Access No
Credit And P-Card Policy Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.
Required Duties/Responsibilities
Execution of a comprehensive DAR strategy that supports the College’s mission and strategic priorities. Includes creating engaging and high-quality content (graphics and text) and promotional materials for dissemination across digital and traditional marketing channels (e.g., solicitations, invites, websites, print, newsletters, and social media).
The professional is responsible for creating content/event calendar and developing solicitations to generate donations
Writing and creating graphics for alumni feature stories and alumni profiles including social media to showcase impact and achievements
Designing and editing solicitation proposals
Maintaining the DAR website
Developing and sending department newsletters
Creating materials for events (emails, social media, invitations, signage, premium materials) and more.
Additional Links:
Note: this refined description preserves content while removing non-essential boilerplate.
Contact Details Recruitment Contact Name: Susan Ambrosetti
Recruitment Contact Email: Susan.Ambrosetti@uga.edu
#J-18808-Ljbffr