Engineering School Development Director: Alumni Partners

Mercer Medicine; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Tuition waivers

Paid vacation and sick leave

Technology discounts

Job summary

Mercer University in Macon, GA seeks a dynamic Director of Development for the School of Engineering to lead strategic fundraising and cultivate alumni, community, and industry partnerships to advance the school’s growth and impact.

With a focus on coordinating annual giving, campaigns, and major events, the role advances external partnerships and ensures effective communications between the School of Engineering, University Advancement, and supporters. Travel and evening/weekend work required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing or related field required.
• Two years of marketing/fundraising or related experience required.
• Background in engineering and CRM tools desirable.
• Must have valid driver's license and be insurable for travel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate fundraising, corporate relations, and alumni engagement events to foster relationships with external constituents.
• Ensure annual fund and campaign goals are met.
• Plan and orchestrate major alumni/external events and record outcomes in CRM.
• Facilitate communication between external constituents, School of Engineering, and University.
• Travel and occasional evening/weekend work to cultivate constituents.

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing or related field

Tools

CRM tools

Job description

Mercer University in Macon, GA seeks a dynamic Director of Development for the School of Engineering to lead strategic fundraising and cultivate alumni, community, and industry partnerships to advance the school’s growth and impact.

With a focus on coordinating annual giving, campaigns, and major events, the role advances external partnerships and ensures effective communications between the School of Engineering, University Advancement, and supporters. Travel and evening/weekend work required.