Assistant Director Alumni Engagement, MCG

Augusta University; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition Assistance Program

13 paid holidays

Job summary

Augusta University, Our Health Sciences Campus in Augusta, GA, seeks an Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement for the Medical College of Georgia to lead strategic regional alumni programs and a robust volunteer network. You will collaborate with college leadership, faculty, students, and volunteers to deepen engagement and advocacy.

Responsibilities include planning events, managing the alumni volunteer program, tracking engagement metrics, and leveraging Raiser's Edge CRM to report outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; minimum 3 years in higher education or non-profit alumni engagement, volunteer management, and event planning, or 5+ years in related roles.
• Experience building partnerships with campus leadership, faculty, students, and volunteers is preferred.
• Knowledge of alumni engagement programs and alumni board management is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of regional alumni engagement strategy for MCG; expand alumni participation and affinity.
• Serve as primary liaison for MCG alumni engagement with faculty, students, and volunteers.
• Develop and oversee a comprehensive alumni volunteer program with recruitment, training, stewardship, and recognition.
• Track, analyze, and report engagement metrics; provide recommendations to improve outcomes.

Skills

Alumni engagement

Volunteer management

Event planning

Communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Job description

Assistant Director Alumni Engagement, MCG

Job ID: 303734

Location: Augusta University

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary:

Location

Augusta University

Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other. Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state. The University System of Georgia https://www.usg.edu/hr/orientation/welcome_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Job Summary

The Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement for the Medical College of Georgia (MCG) is responsible for developing and implementing strategic alumni engagement initiatives that strengthen relationships between alumni and the institution. This position serves as the primary liaison for MCG alumni engagement efforts, building partnerships with college leadership, faculty, students, and alumni volunteers to advance engagement goals.

The Assistant Director leads the planning and execution of regional alumni events and programs designed specifically for the MCG alumni community, fostering meaningful connections and increasing alumni participation. The role also develops and manages a comprehensive alumni volunteer program, including recruitment, training, stewardship, and recognition of alumni volunteers who support engagement, mentorship, student recruitment, advocacy, and philanthropy initiatives.

Responsibilities

Regional Alumni Engagement Strategy and Program Development

Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive regional alumni engagement strategy for the Medical College of Georgia, designed to strengthen alumni affinity, increase participation, and support institutional priorities. Identify key alumni markets and audience segments, assess engagement opportunities, and create a portfolio of programs and events tailored to the interests and needs of MCG alumni. Collaborate with the Director of Alumni Engagement, MCG leadership, and alumni volunteers to establish annual engagement goals and develop innovative initiatives that foster meaningful connections among alumni, students, faculty, and the college. Partner with the Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement (PAE) Events Team to coordinate event logistics, communications, budgeting, and execution while maintaining responsibility for overall engagement strategy, program objectives, and participant experience.

Alumni Engagement and Medical College of Georgia Liaison

Serve as the primary alumni engagement liaison for the Medical College of Georgia. Build and maintain strong relationships with faculty, administrators, students, and alumni to identify opportunities for engagement and collaboration. Promote alumni involvement in college initiatives, communicate the impact of alumni engagement efforts, and ensure alignment between MCG priorities and institutional alumni engagement strategies.

Regional Event Coordination and Partnership Development

Develop and oversee a strategic calendar of regional alumni engagement opportunities, including receptions, networking events, continuing medical education programs, volunteer activities, and other initiatives that advance the Medical College of Georgia's alumni engagement goals. Evaluate opportunities for new programs and partnerships that enhance alumni connections and support the college's mission. Collaborate closely with the PAE Events Team to execute event logistics and operational planning while serving as the primary content and engagement strategist for MCG alumni programming. Work with internal and external partners to secure sponsorships, identify hosts and volunteer leaders, and create meaningful opportunities for alumni to reconnect with classmates, engage with current students and faculty, and remain actively involved with the Medical College of Georgia.

Alumni Volunteer Program Management

Develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive alumni volunteer program for the Medical College of Georgia as well as the primary liaison for the Medical College of Georgia Alumni Association and the MCG Board of Directors. Recruit, train, support, and steward alumni volunteers serving in roles such as ambassadors, mentors, event volunteers, class representatives, advisory boards, and speakers. Maintain regular communication with volunteers, establish clear expectations and performance measures, coordinate volunteer recognition efforts, and track volunteer participation and impact. Collaborate with campus partners to identify and fulfill volunteer opportunities that support institutional priorities.

Engagement Metrics, Volunteer Impact, and Assessment

Track, analyze, and report alumni engagement and volunteer participation metrics, including attendance, volunteer involvement, program outcomes, return on investment, and overall engagement impact. Prepare regular reports and recommendations to inform strategic decision-making, evaluate program effectiveness, and support continuous improvement of alumni engagement initiatives.

CRM Data Management and Alumni Interaction Tracking

Utilize the constituent relationship management system (e.g., Raiser's Edge) to document alumni and volunteer interactions, maintain data integrity, and generate reports that support engagement strategies. Manage and update constituent and volunteer records to ensure accurate and timely information for outreach, event planning, volunteer management, and stewardship activities.

Additional Duties and Travel

Perform other duties as assigned. Travel is required to support regional alumni engagement activities, volunteer management efforts, and institutional events.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. A minimum of 3 years of experience in higher education or non-profit organization, specifically experience in alumni engagement, volunteer management, and event planning or with 5 or more years of experience/training in alumni engagement, sales, marketing or similar.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience

Master's degree from an accredited college of university. 5 or more years alumni engagement experience in higher education or non-profit organization, specifically experience in alumni engagement, volunteer management, and event planning.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge of alumni engagement programs and alumni board management

Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal/written communications skills, attention to detail and analytical abilities

A high energy level, integrity and sincerity

Ability to multi-task, think creatively and handle a heavy workload

Requires adaptability, good judgement, and initiative

Knowledge of standard event management tasks and resources

Ability to work effectively with people of all ages and backgrounds, including healthcare professionals, community leaders, as well as, students, patients, families, volunteers and employees

Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel as required.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days/M-F (work outside of the normal business hours will likely be required of an employee in an exempt level position)

Pay Band: B12

Salary Range: $62,300/annually - $79,400/annually

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position

Recruitment Period: 9/17/26 - Until Filled

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.

Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.