Strategic Alumni & Industry Relations Lead

University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia in Athens seeks an Associate Director of Alumni & Industry Relations to lead engagement with corporate partners, alumni, and sponsors. You will develop programs, coordinate meetings with leadership, and expand initiatives like Industry Partner Program and Eco-Employer of the Day.

Responsibilities include managing a donor stewardship portfolio, coordinating events, and aligning School goals with central advancement teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience.
• Ability to manage multiple programs and events.
• Ability to articulate fundraising needs to external audiences.
• Willingness to work some nights and weekends.
• Ability to travel locally by motor vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Industry Relations: develop engagement strategies with corporate partners and sponsors.
• Alumni Engagement: oversee Alumni Board operations and coordinate regional activities.
• Event Management: design programs and manage logistics for events, meetings, and showcases.
• Donor Stewardship & Relationship Management: manage a portfolio of alumni and industry partners and track engagements.

Skills

Industry partnerships

Alumni relations

Event planning

Donor stewardship

Relationship management

Strategic liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Advancement systems

CRM software

Job description

The University of Georgia in Athens seeks an Associate Director of Alumni & Industry Relations to lead engagement with corporate partners, alumni, and sponsors. You will develop programs, coordinate meetings with leadership, and expand initiatives like Industry Partner Program and Eco-Employer of the Day.

Responsibilities include managing a donor stewardship portfolio, coordinating events, and aligning School goals with central advancement teams.