• Philanthropic Engagement (30%)
  • Manage strategy to increase philanthropic engagement among young alumni at the institution; partner with Development & Alumni Relations’ (DAR) colleagues, Alumni relations team members, and campus departments to strategically identify and implement pathways to increase engagement among all young alumni at the university; use data to drive decision making processes and identification of targets for young alumni participation and engagement; assist division colleagues in meeting key metrics for young alumni participation and involving the young alumni council in university-wide fundraising efforts.
  • Creates and maintains engagement plans for council volunteers that have potential to be major gift donors/prospects, leadership annual gift donors/prospects, or board pipeline prospects.
• Volunteer Engagement and Management (30%)
  • Develop strategy and annual goals for targeted young alumni engagement initiatives by overseeing the management, planning, implementation, and follow-up of alumni volunteer needs, specifically needs pertaining to the Alumni Association’s Young Alumni Council; plan and implement Young Alumni Council membership efforts to ensure council members are equipped to serve as peer-to-peer ambassadors to help advance the philanthropic mission of the University and DAR, along with supporting Alumni Relations’ engagement goals; responsible for training and coaching council leaders; oversee four quarterly planning retreats for the council.
  • Provide staff support to identified volunteers on the UGA Alumni Association Board of Directors and committees; assist with board activities as assigned.
• Experiential Engagement and Programming (15%)
  • Increase young alumni engagement through assigned event initiatives including, but not limited to, Young Alumni Night at Sweetwater, Young Alumni at Ponce City Market and Young Alumni Trivia; partner with Alumni Relations Regional Engagement team to increase young alumni participation in regional events; assist with the execution of Alumni Association signature events and initiatives such as 40 Under 40, Bulldog 100, Alumni Weekend, and Alumni Awards.
• Strategy and Collaboration (15%)
  • Research and develop best practices for young alumni engagement, aligning philanthropic, communication, experiential, and volunteer strategies with department and division goals.
  • Work collaboratively with DAR and campus colleagues to identify young alumni to strategically engage in department and/or division sponsored opportunities.
  • In partnership with DAR colleagues, school and college contacts, the Associate Director of Student Engagement, the Student Engagement Coordinator, and the UGA Division of Student Affairs, implement targeted outreach strategies to student leaders to educate about young alumni engagement opportunities.
  • Proactively communicate with alumni directors in schools and colleges about young alumni focused initiatives hosted by Alumni Relations.
• Program Administration (5%)
  • Regularly update the Giving and Alumni Information Link (GAIL) system with interactions and notes regarding alumni contact.
  • Assist in budget oversight by managing assigned event and program budgets
  • Support in the hiring, training, supervision, and development of student worker(s).
  • Provide additional support to student philanthropic and experiential engagement opportunities where needed.
• Other special project duties as assigned by the Senior Director (5%)

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and/or Competencies:

• 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.
• Ability to motivate, coach, and lead groups and individuals.
• Ability to establish the trust of colleagues and build strong relationships with key faculty/staff.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications: 

Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field.  Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Volunteer management experience
• Sales and marketing experience
• Communications experience
• Experience working in a fundraising and nonprofit setting
• Familiarity with the university setting

Additional Schedule Information: 

8:00am–5:00pm; Must be willing and able to work evenings and weekends as necessary

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ([email protected]).