Posting Number: S14248P
Working Title: Associate Director of Alumni Relations
Department: DAR-Office of Alumni Relations
About the University of Georgia: Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university () . The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.
About the College/Unit/Department: Division of Development and Alumni RelationsThe Division of Development and Alumni Relations at the University of Georgia advances the goals, objectives, and priorities of the university by generating private financial support, building, and maintaining relationships with alumni and donors, and assisting students with career development opportunities. Office of Alumni RelationsThe UGA Alumni Association advances the academic excellence, interests, and traditions of Georgia's flagship university by inspiring engagement through relevant programming, enhanced connections, and effective communications.
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Posting Type: External
Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP
Employment Type: Employee
Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible
Full/Part time: Full Time
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
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
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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 . click apply for full job details