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Current Job Listings
Administrative Associate, Atlanta Office
This position resides in the Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) office in Atlanta. Under the direct supervision of the Senior Regional Director in the Office of Regional Development, this position provides administrative support to Atlanta-based Regional Development staff and the Atlanta-based Alumni Relations staff. This position is a primary point of contact for the management of the day-to-day tasks associated with operations of the Atlanta DAR office and has a key role in assisting with maintaining the facility and with event management and preparation.
Administrative Specialist
Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations (DAR), this position is responsible for independently performing high-level administrative duties for the Assistant Vice President, the Gift and Estate Planning team, the Principal Giving team, and the College Relations team.
Associate Director of Parent Giving
This position is based in the Office of Parent Giving within the Development & Alumni Relations Division. Its purpose is to raise major and leadership annual gifts to support the University of Georgia. This position focuses on parent donors throughout the country and will help institute a strong culture of parent giving and engagement within the University. The ability to work collaboratively with a wide variety of people, a proven record in building meaningful relationships and the ability to inspire others are critical components of the position. The Associate Director for Parent Giving must be passionate about fundraising while building strong, engaged communities of donors. The position will directly supervise the Major Gift Officer.
Creative Design Specialist
This position provides graphic design for clients and units within DAR. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, consulting with clients and developing and implementing designs through multiple communication mediums (e.g., web, social media platforms, digital advertising, signage, promotional marks, promotional merchandise, and print products such as mailers, invitations, and magazines). Responsibilities also include assisting in the development and execution of marketing and communication strategies within the division. This position reports to the Creative Director and contributes to the visual identity for all of Development and Alumni Relations (DAR). The role works closely with other Creative Design Specialists within the Development and Alumni Relations Communications department (DARCOMM).
Development Officer
The Development Officer serves as a frontline fundraiser for the University of Georgia central development office and is responsible for raising financial support for university-wide priorities as well as priorities for each school, college, and unit within the university. Through frequent travel to assigned geographic areas, the Development Officer will conduct in-person meetings to qualify, cultivate, and solicit individual prospects with a focus on securing annual leadership level gifts of $1,500-$10,000 while also qualifying major gift prospects for future cultivation in collaboration with major gift officers.
Director of Stewardship
The Director of Stewardship serves as the senior leader for the stewardship function within Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) and acts as the primary strategic partner to the Senior Director of Donor Relations and Stewardship. This role provides vision, leadership, and execution for all stewardship and recognition efforts, ensuring donors at every level experience meaningful, personalized, and high-quality stewardship that reflects the impact of their philanthropy. With broad autonomy and minimal oversight, the Director of Stewardship is responsible for leading and advancing a comprehensive stewardship program that supports the University’s fundraising priorities, strengthens donor trust, and deepens long-term relationships. This position supervises a team, manages complex initiatives, and collaborates extensively across campus to ensure stewardship efforts are timely, accurate, innovative, and aligned with institutional goals and priorities.
Director, UGA Mentor Program
Reporting to the Executive Director of the Career Center, the Director position holds the major responsibility of leading the UGA Mentor Program, which connects students to UGA alumni and friends/affiliates of the university. The Director supervises a team of coordinators, with additional program support provided by graduate assistants, undergraduate student assistants, and student ambassadors.
Regional Director of Development (NY, NJ, CT)
It is preferred the candidate reside in the states of New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut, with a primary focus on fundraising in the NY metropolitan area and more broadly. The Regional Development team is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with alumni and friends to raise major gifts for the University of Georgia. The Regional Directors of Development build a culture of philanthropy in regions across the country while strengthening affinity for the University. Through traveling to various territories, Regional Directors provide strategic direction and leadership for UGA’s alumni and friends as they make philanthropic and volunteer decisions across the university. This Regional Director’s assigned region includes cities across the metropolitan New York area and encompasses the greater New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut coverage areas. Though subject to change based on institutional priority, this position may include other regions to be determined as needed.
Regional Director of Development (Texas)
The Regional Development team is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with alumni and friends to raise major gifts for the University of Georgia. The Regional Directors of Development build a culture of philanthropy in regions across the country while strengthening affinity for the University. Through traveling to various territories, Regional Directors provide strategic direction and leadership for UGA’s alumni and friends as they make philanthropic and volunteer decisions across the university.
This Regional Director’s assigned regions include cities and territories across Texas. Though subject to change based on institutional priority, this position may include other regions to be determined as needed.
While this position is primarily based in Athens, GA, the hiring unit is open to considering a mobile work arrangement for candidates residing in Dallas/Houston, Texas, and/or Atlanta/Athens, Georgia (with the expectation of frequent travel to our primary markets in Texas).
Senior Annual Giving Coordinator
This position oversees the Engagement Center activities, including calling and texting, and is responsible for setting goals, developing strategy and collateral, managing operational logistics, analyzing performance metrics, and communicating with key stakeholders and leadership about the Engagement Center activities and performance. This position manages the Engagement Center student employees and runs the calling shifts. Calling shifts typically run from 1:00 pm until 6:00 pm, and some occasionally end at 9:00 pm.
The position also serves as the annual giving liaison for three to four assigned schools, colleges, and units. Communication is important to this role in crafting and producing solicitation messages, developing promotional and recognition opportunities, and responding to individual donor questions or concerns. This position primarily utilizes multiple communications channels to secure private gifts and engage large numbers of donors through specialized campaigns, including crowdfunding.
This position occasionally interacts with constituents through face-to-face solicitations, personalization of solicitation materials, attentive donor relations, and inclusion in exclusive events and opportunities.
Training and Communication Coordinator
Reporting to the Associate Director of Client Services, this position is responsible for independently developing, coordinating, and managing communication, training, and user‑support initiatives for the Giving and Alumni Information Link (GAIL), the University’s enterprise alumni and donor engagement system. The role also provides in-depth support for the UGA Foundation’s financial accounting platform (UGAF@Work) through the creation of training materials, delivery of user instruction, and provision of frontline assistance. Key responsibilities include designing, developing, and maintaining instructional content; facilitating in‑person, virtual, and online training programs; and providing direct end‑user support for both fundraising and financial systems. The position regularly consults with campus stakeholders to assess communication and system needs, collaborates with central administrative teams to ensure successful project execution, and applies advanced knowledge of both platforms to guide users and resolve issues.
College of Environment and Design - Director of Development
The Director of Development provides strategic leadership for development and alumni operations, frontline fundraising, and division-wide engagement and collaboration within the College of Environment and Design (CED). This role combines active major gift fundraising with team leadership and cross-campus partnership to advance CED’s mission and philanthropic impact. The Director works to align fundraising strategies with institutional priorities, strengthen relationships across units, and foster a collaborative, results-driven culture.
College of Pharmacy - Assistant Director of Development and Alumni Relations
This position is based in the College of Pharmacy and reports to the Senior Director of Development. The position is responsible for the coordination, growth, and success of the College’s annual giving and engagement programs. Its purpose is to build meaningful relationships between alumni, donors, parents, faculty, staff, and friends of the College to lead to philanthropic support. The position will build a culture of philanthropy through engagement that establishes a pipeline of donors for today and the future. This position will carry a portfolio focused on leadership annual giving ($1,500-$50,000). The position is expected to meet and/or exceed pre-set metrics that are established by the Senior Director of Development and the Division of Development and Alumni Relations. Those metrics include meetings with prospective donors, solicitations with emphasis on annual giving, gifts closed, and overall dollars raised. Metrics are evaluated and adjusted annually, and are done in collaboration with the Division of Development and Alumni Relations. Position will complete all necessary preparation and follow-up for each meeting and event, prepare persuasive engagement and annual giving materials, and document interactions in the “GAIL” (Giving and Alumni Information Link) alumni/donor database, by the end of each calendar month. The position will manage the College of Pharmacy Alumni Board, coordinate alumni events, and oversee alumni campus visit experiences that connect alumni with faculty, students, and leadership. The position will work collaboratively with a wide variety of constituents and have an established track record in building meaningful relationships, coupled with the ability to increase alumni engagement, strengthen participation, and advance annual giving objectives.
College of Pharmacy - Assistant Director of Development and Strategic Partnerships
This position is based in the College of Pharmacy and reports to the Senior Director of Development & Alumni Relations. The position is responsible for developing and managing a portfolio of Pharmacy prospects in support of the College’s priorities. This position will include individuals, corporations, industry, and private foundations. The position is expected to meet and/or exceed pre-set metrics that are established by the Senior Director of Development and the division of Development & Alumni Relations. Those metrics include meetings with prospective and current donors; initial meetings with prospective donors; solicitations with emphasis on major gifts $50,000 and above); gifts closed and overall dollars raised. Metrics are evaluated and adjusted annually, and are done in collaboration with the Division of Development and Alumni Relations. The individual will complete all necessary preparation and follow-up for each meeting, prepare compelling major gift proposals, and document interactions in the “GAIL” (Giving and Alumni Information Link) alumni/donor database, within a week of the visit. The position will work collaboratively with a wide variety of constituents and have an established track record in building meaningful relationships, coupled with the ability to facilitate and close major gifts. The Assistant Director will be passionate about fundraising as well as building a strong, engaged community of donors.
Franklin College of Arts & Sciences - Assistant Director of Development
The Assistant Director of Development serves as a frontline fundraiser for the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences and is responsible for raising financial support for college-wide priorities as well as priorities across departments and programs within the College. Through frequent travel and in-person meetings, the Assistant Director of Development will qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual prospects and donors in support of Franklin College, with a focus on securing gifts in the $1,500–$50,000 range.
The Assistant Director of Development will also assist with the identification and referral of new major gift prospects capable of making gifts of $50,000 or more, working in collaboration with Franklin development leadership. When appropriate, participation in major gift solicitations will be encouraged as part of broader fundraising strategies.
This position will help plan and execute philanthropic strategy for the Division of Biological Sciences, the Division of Physical & Mathematical Sciences, and other areas or geographic territories as assigned. The Assistant Director of Development will work closely with faculty, staff, and development colleagues to align donor interests with departmental priorities and philanthropic opportunities.
The position reports to a Director of Development for Franklin College and collaborates with Franklin College development staff, the Division of Development and Alumni Relations, academic leaders, faculty, and other University partners on prospect strategy and special initiatives.
Public Service and Outreach - Senior Director of Development
The Senior Director of Development leads the overall fundraising operations and performance of the Public Service and Outreach (PSO) development team. S/he is responsible for the planning and implementation of an integrated approach to development, maximizing support for PSO and its eight units. S/He will serve as the unit’s chief development officer with responsibility for increasing philanthropic support and engagement.
School of Nursing - Director of Development
The Director of Development serves as a liaison between the School of Nursing and University Development. The position serves as the School of Nursing’s chief development officer and is responsible for establishing and overseeing the development team, as well as securing philanthropic support across all giving levels. Primary emphasis is placed on the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major gifts ($50,000+) and principal gifts ($1,000,000+), in order to advance the school’s mission and to support the implementation of its development programs and strategic initiatives. In addition to major and principal gifts, the position is also responsible for providing strategy, leadership, direction, coordination, and management of all aspects of giving for the School of Nursing, including major giving, annual gifts, stewardship, and alumni relations.
Contact Christy Dasher to learn more about any of our open job positions or to introduce yourself if you’re looking for something that might become available in the future.
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, or 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 (ude.agu@bewrh).
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Competitive Benefits
The University of Georgia offers a competitive benefits package to faculty and staff. These benefits include comprehensive retirement and health insurance packages (medical, dental, vision), long- and short-term disability, accrued annual and sick leave along with 12 official paid holidays each year, and a variety of other discounts, savings plans and lifestyle benefits.
Financial Benefits
UGA partners with financial experts, including Captrust, Corebridge Financial, Fidelity, and TIAA, to provide free tools and information to help USG employees enhance their financial well-being and make more confident decisions.
Health Benefits
The University System of Georgia provides health care to employees working 30+ hours per week. All employees are covered by workers’ compensation, and certain employees qualify for Social Security.
Retirement Benefits
All employees (excluding students) must be enrolled in a retirement plan. In addition to one of the required plans, USG offers supplemental retirement saving plans.
Well-Being Benefits
UGA Human Resources promotes a culture of well-being by offering programs and resources to help faculty and staff achieve a healthy, balanced life in all areas, including physical, emotional, financial, and work/life balance.
Reasons to Join UGA DAR
What is UGA DAR?
The Division of Development and Alumni Relations seeks to ensure every Bulldog is committed to Georgia. We work collaboratively across 20 central teams and with colleagues in every UGA school/college/unit across camp us to engage alumni and friends; fundraise to support students, research, teaching and service; and to prepare students and alumni for fulfilling careers beyond graduation. We work hard, but our spirit and pride shines through in all that we do.
Fall in Love with Athens
Athens is a one of America’s top college towns nestled in northeast Georgia, just 1.5 hours from bustling Atlanta. The city boasts a robust music scene, fun performing and visual arts offerings, myriad eateries and watering holes catering to all dietary needs, and easy access to plenty of outdoor activities both in town and in surrounding counties. The university and Athens abut each other in the heart of downtown Athens where you’ll often find UGA alumni, visitors and fans eating, shopping and enjoying the unparalleled nightlife offered by the Classic City.
It’s More Than Our Passion. It’s Our Calling.
