Assistant Director of Alumni Relations

• 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.

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent

• Volunteer management experience.
• Sales and marketing experience.
• Communications experience.
• Experience working in fundraising and nonprofit setting.
• Familiarity with the university setting.
• Ability to establish the trust of colleagues and build strong relationships with key faculty/staff.
• Ability to maintain high degree of confidentiality and responsibility regarding information related to university business and confidential donor and prospect information.
• Exhibits behavior that supports the mission, vision, and values of the University of Georgia.
• Ability to maintain high degree of confidentiality and responsibility regarding information related to university business and confidential donor and prospect information.

• Critical thinking, strategic planning, and ability to execute tasks at a high level.
• Excellent time management and the ability to prioritize multiple competing priorities.
• Experience in volunteer management and event planning.
• Demonstrates excellent time management and the ability to prioritize multiple competing priorities.
• Demonstrated experience in volunteer management and event planning.
• Exemplary communications skills (both written and verbal).
• Demonstrates a commitment to outstanding customer service.
• 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.
• Demonstrated computer competency and knowledgeable of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and social media outlets.
• Quick learner, self-starter, and can adapt to a fast paced, multi-faceted, and dynamic organization.
• 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.
• Communicates and employs interpersonal actions that model high standards of professional, responsible, accountable, and ethical conduct.

• 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.

• Sit for extended periods while working at a computer workstation and during travel as required by job responsibilities
• Hold a valid driver's license
• Driving as needed to perform job duties
• Travel in and out of state as needed to perform job duties
• Work evenings and weekends as needed to perform job duties
• 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 20 pounds
• Walk, stand, stoop, lift, kneel, climb

• Manages Alumni Board operations, including annual planning, board and committee activities, leadership engagement, governance support, and execution of board priorities.
• Develops and implements volunteer engagement, stewardship, recognition, and leadership development strategies that strengthen volunteer effectiveness and participation.
• Leads volunteer recruitment, onboarding, and succession planning efforts to build and sustain a strong leadership pipeline.
• Develops communications, resources, and training materials that prepare volunteers to serve as informed ambassadors and advocates for the University of Georgia.
• Evaluates volunteer engagement trends and recommends strategies, leadership opportunities, and program enhancements to advance alumni engagement goals.

• Manages the Bulldog Adventures travel program, including relationships with travel vendors and strategic oversight of participant engagement activities.
• Develops and implements communications, stewardship plans, and engagement strategies that enhance the participant experience and strengthen alumni connections to UGA.
• Determines promotional approaches and engagement opportunities that support program participation and growth.
• Identifies highly engaged alumni and recommends opportunities for volunteer leadership, alumni involvement, and philanthropic engagement.
• Analyzes participation trends and recommends program improvements and growth strategies.

• Serves as the primary Office of Alumni Relations liaison for Schools, Colleges, and Units (SCUDs), advancing collaboration and alignment of alumni engagement efforts across campus.
• Develops and delivers training, communications, resources, and best practices that strengthen alumni engagement programs and volunteer management efforts.
• Leads Alumni Director meetings and facilitates collaboration among advancement professionals to identify opportunities, address challenges, and enhance constituent engagement.
• Manages the development and implementation of engagement resources through Advancing the Arch.
• Recommends and implements strategies that strengthen partnerships and increase the effectiveness of alumni engagement activities across the university.
• Leads planning and execution of designated Alumni Relations signature engagement programs, including the Past Presidents Dinner, Bulldog 100 Past Honoree Reception, and other strategic initiatives.

• Collaborates with campus partners and DAR units on engagement strategies that enhance constituent participation and experience and determining alumni engagement approaches, stewardship activities, and follow-up plans associated with major DAR events.
• Represents Alumni Relations on planning committees and provides recommendations that support divisional engagement objectives.

• Implements strategic initiatives and priority projects that advance the goals of Alumni Relations and the Division of Development and Alumni Relations.
• Evaluates engagement data, participation metrics, and program outcomes to develop recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Collaborates with campus and DAR partners on cross-functional initiatives that support alumni engagement, volunteer leadership, and constituent relations.
• Performs related duties and special projects as assigned that support the mission and goals of the department and the University.