Assistant Director of Development & Alumni Relations

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia is seeking a professional for the College of Pharmacy to lead annual giving and engagement programs. The role focuses on building relationships with alumni and donors to secure philanthropic support. The incumbent will manage a portfolio of leadership giving prospects and develop alumni engagement strategies.

Responsibilities include preparing engagement materials, managing the College of Pharmacy Alumni Board, and planning events. A Bachelor’s degree and strong organizational skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Background in alumni relations and solicitation preferred.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the College’s annual giving and engagement programs.
• Build meaningful relationships with alumni and donors.
• Manage a portfolio focused on leadership annual giving.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem-solving

Computer literacy

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

Position Summary

This position is based in the College of Pharmacy and reports to the Senior Director of Development. It coordinates, grows, and succeeds the College’s annual giving and engagement programs. The role builds meaningful relationships between alumni, donors, parents, faculty, staff, and friends of the College to lead to philanthropic support. The incumbent will manage a portfolio focused on leadership annual giving ($1,500‑$50,000) and meet or exceed pre‑set metrics for meetings, solicitations, gifts closed, and overall dollars raised. Responsibilities include preparing persuasive engagement materials, documenting interactions in GAIL, managing the College of Pharmacy Alumni Board, coordinating alumni events, and overseeing alumni campus visit experiences.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications

A background in alumni relations and solicitation of gifts is preferred.

Additional Schedule Information

• 8:00 am–5:00 pm, Monday through Friday
• Willing to work occasional evenings and weekends as necessary

Duties/Responsibilities

• Meet and/or exceed pre‑set metrics established by the Senior Director of Development and the Division of Development & Alumni Relations, including meetings with prospective donors, solicitations with emphasis on annual giving ($1,500‑$50,000), gifts closed, and overall dollars raised.
• Manage a portfolio of leadership annual giving prospects and donors to strengthen relationships, increase giving, and identify annual, major, and planned giving prospects supporting the College of Pharmacy’s priorities.
• Travel as needed, including some overnight trips and occasional weekend work.
• Develop and manage an alumni engagement strategy and a portfolio of alumni and volunteer constituents.
• Manage the College of Pharmacy Alumni Board, coordinate board meetings and communications, and effectively utilize GAIL to ensure all constituent activity, event participation, and strategic plans are documented.
• Participate in quarterly prospect management and strategy meetings within the College and with the Office of Development & Alumni Relations.
• Plan and execute alumni engagement events and coordinate alumni visits to campus, including meaningful experiences with faculty, students, and leadership.
• Prepare timely, accurate, and relevant proposals, presentations, and other fundraising materials for the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of prospects.
• Serve as liaison to annual giving, support campaigns, and communications to increase participation and philanthropic support.
• Telephone and/or correspondence preparation and follow‑up are required.
• Manage a pre‑allocated travel budget and plan trips strategically.
• Attend College of Pharmacy events such as the White Coat Ceremony, Pinning Ceremony, Commencement Ceremony, and Homecoming Reunion Tailgate.
• Plan and execute alumni engagement events, coordinate alumni visits to campus, and attend College of Pharmacy Development & Alumni Relations team meetings, University Development & Alumni Relations meetings, and occasional Saturday home football games related to alumni engagement.
• Work collaboratively with academic departments, programs, students, and campus partners to support and guide alumni through meaningful engagement opportunities that strengthen affinity and advance the philanthropic process.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to solve problems and generate creative solutions to advance the College’s efforts to maintain and strengthen high‑quality relationships with alumni, donors, and volunteers.
• Advanced computer literacy and demonstrated skill using programs for the preparation and dissemination of communication materials required.
• Ability/willingness to interface with alumni and donors by phone, virtually, and in person, as well as through written communication.
• Demonstrated written communication skills to prepare and edit effective correspondence, event materials, annual giving appeals, and creative engagement materials.
• Demonstrated oral communication skills to make persuasive presentations to individuals and groups.
• Proven interpersonal skills to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and work well with others.
• Excellent ability to set priorities and perform under pressure in a fast‑paced team environment.
• High attention to detail and possession of skills to manage multi‑phase projects from inception to completion, including the ability to build consensus among team members and balance multiple concurrent priorities.

Physical Demands

• Work in a standard office environment.
• Travel in and out of state.
• Driving as needed to perform job duties.
• Work nights and weekends as necessary.
• Work using electronic mail, telephone, face‑to‑face discussions, and paper‑form correspondence.
• Communicate effectively in writing, speaking, and listening.
• Organize and establish priorities; remember details; multitask.
• Lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

EEO Policy Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR.