Division of Development and Alumni Relations

The 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.

Development and Alumni Relations’ Office of Communications

We serve as an in-house marketing agency for the Division of Development & Alumni Relations (DAR) at the University of Georgia. Twice a year, we plan. The rest of the time, we design mailers, build websites, write, film, photograph, market events, and a lot more. Collaboration is how we do our best work. White-boarding and idea-bouncing get us going. Data and analytics teach us how to do better next time. We love to learn from one another. We often partner with the Marketing & Communications division and build templates and tools to help all schools, colleges, and units with development and alumni relations. We streamline. And dot-connect. And always do our best to consider our audiences’ perspectives. We are always searching for new ways–more creative ways–to reach our alumni and donors. To help our division achieve its mission and help every DAR unit achieve its goals.

Position Summary

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Self-starter, takes initiative, and can work independently as well as in a team environment
• Ability to navigate complex projects and ensure they are completed on deadline
• Ability to collaborate with others and enlist buy-in from different groups
• Exemplary communications skills (both written and verbal)
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask numerous projects with varying degrees of complexity with varying deadlines
• Communicates and employs interpersonal actions that model high standards of professional, responsible, accountable, and ethical conduct
• Knowledge of marketing trends and best practices, including a basic understanding of digital, social, email, out of home, and direct mail marketing

• 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.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Cultivate relationships between DAR Communications (DARCOMM) and units to foster a collaborative work environment that supports Division of Development and Alumni Relations (DAR)/UGA goals.
• Lead marketing/communications project planning in partnership with units and identify creative solutions that help DAR and units achieve strategic goals.
• Develop and manage project timelines, ensuring alignment across team members; proactively communicate potential delays to relevant stakeholders.
• Follow DARCOMM’s workflow processes and leverage the project management system to ensure projects are completed efficiently.
• Collaborate with and seek input from creative, communications, writing, and digital colleagues.
• Ensure DARCOMM is consistently putting forth excellent work that is both high-quality and accurate.
• Maintain a positive attitude and serve both target audiences and UGA colleagues in a friendly and supportive manner.
• Attend, as appropriate, unit-led events/programs that require an on-site presence for execution. 

• Develop high-quality content and final products that follow AP Style, use correct grammar, are factually correct, and positively reflect the UGA brand.
• Understand timelines and adhere to deadlines.
• Collaborate with and seek input from creative, communications, writing, and digital colleagues. 

• Support the maintenance of DAR websites by leading planning meetings with partner units and delegating project tasks to DARCOMM digital team.
• Ensure web content is high-quality and follows AP Style, uses correct grammar, is factually correct and current, and positively reflects the UGA brand. 

• Serve as a marketing and communications resource and expert for those working in assigned units.
• Be knowledgeable about resources and tools that can help units with marketing/communications needs even when DARCOMM is not able to execute.
• Stay updated on opportunities and trends in marketing, advertising, and public relations. 

• Maintain flexibility to assist with projects that arise.
• Collaborate with appropriate DAR/UGA personnel, as well as creative, communications, writing and digital teams on concepting and/or production needs.
• Understand timelines and adhere to deadlines.

Salary

$53,000 + commensurate with qualifications and experience