Description

External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
8:00am-5:00pm; Must be willing and able to work evenings and weekends as necessary
Advertised Salary Commensurate qualifications and experience Posting Date 10/10/2025 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 12/01/2025 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.

Location of Vacancy Athens Area 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 the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
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Position Information

Classification Title Alumni Relations Officer II FLSA Exempt FTE 1.00 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

Position Summary
Reporting to the Senior Director, the Associate Director produces high level student engagement initiatives with the intent of strengthening students' affinity for the University of Georgia. This position cultivates and maintains strong relationships with division and campus departments to help facilitate students' preparation for becoming young alumni and staying engaged with the institution post-graduation by organizing opportunities for students to connect with alumni and celebrate their time as students through UGA's many traditions. In addition, this position works in coordination with the Senior Director to strengthen student giving initiatives such as the Beat Week giving challenge, student participation in Dawg Day of Giving and the senior class giving campaign, Senior Signature. This position also manages the student donor stewardship efforts, and supports the successful alignment of the strategies, programs, and management of Affinity Councils and other campus volunteer groups.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Experience in volunteer management and event planning.
• Ability to motivate, coach, and lead young adults as individuals and in groups.
• Experience using various social media outlets, tailoring content to young adults.
• Excellent time management and the ability to prioritize multiple competing priorities.
• Exemplary communications skills (both written and verbal).
• Commitment to outstanding customer service.
• Self-starter and highly motivated.
• Collaborative style combined with the ability and desire to work in a team-based environment.
• Creative thinker with ability to receive constructive feedback on ideas.
• Skilled using Microsoft Office products such as Office, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to articulate a proposal clearly and concisely for a new strategy or solution to a problem so that others can quickly and easily understand.
• Ability to maintain high degree of confidentiality and responsibility regarding information related to university business and confidential donor and prospect information.
• Communicates and employs interpersonal actions that model high standards of professional, responsible, accountable, and ethical conduct.

Additional Division Expectations:

• Through open, honest, and respectful communication, all staff, supervisors, and colleagues of the Division of Development & Alumni Relations are expected to interact with fairness, compassion, and decency. All employees will be held accountable for meeting the expectation of promoting a stable, productive, and healthy work environment.
• Adherence to CASE standards and commonly accepted industry standards relating to fundraising reporting are expected of all fundraisers. All fundraisers will be held accountable for meeting this expectation.

Physical Demands

• Work in a standard office environment
• Travel in and out of state
• Work nights and weekends as necessary
• Work using electronic mail, telephone, face-to-face discussions, paper form correspondence
• Communicate effectively in writing, speaking, and listening
• Organize and establish priorities; Remember detail; multi-task
• Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Walk, stand, stoop, lift, kneel, climb

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 (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes 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.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/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 Duties/Responsibilities
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 Duties/Responsibilities
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 Duties/Responsibilities
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 Duties/Responsibilities
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

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Development & Alumni Relations' Office of Talent Management Recruitment Contact Email dartalent@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

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1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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   • Inside Higher Ed
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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents