We are seeking team members who are committed to greatness.
To the hungry, humble and smart.
To the game changers and goal setters.
To the leaders, the doers and the innovators.
To those who aren’t afraid to level up.
We see you.
Current Job Listings
Alumni Relations Officer, Terry College of Business
The Alumni Relations Office will serve as an integral part of the Terry College Development & Alumni relations team to reach out and engage our more than 75,000 alumni. This employee will work specifically with MBA alumni and function largely as an event planner for strategic events and initiatives to benefit the college and serve as the main point of contact for the Terry Travels initiative. A large portion of this position will be dedicated to alumni relations and outreach to our graduate population of alumni. This will include creating a strategy for this outreach and executing appropriately. In addition, this employee will coordinate the events that are hosted each year in five major cities that are designed to connect the alumni in a specific area with the Terry students interning there as well as recent graduates who have moved to that area. As a member of the Terry College Development and Alumni Relations team, this incumbent will be expected to attend bi-weekly staff meeting, monthly department meetings, and campus-wide division meetings.
Annual Giving Officer
The Annual Giving Officer serves as the annual giving liaison for 3-4 assigned schools, colleges, and units and is responsible for developing and executing unit-specific and central annual giving strategies, providing regular reporting on key performance metrics, and ensuring best practices are utilized in all annual giving initiatives.
Assistant Director of Development, College of Engineering
The University of Georgia College of Engineering Assistant Director of Development engages alumni, donors, and other members of the community in philanthropic support of the college. This individual will report directly to the Director of Development and Alumni Relations for the college.
Data Collections Specialist
This position reports to the Assistant Manager of Records Management and works closely with the Associate Director of Records and colleagues in the unit. The position is primarily responsible for data entry and maintenance of all University of Georgia donor and alumni information. This includes the processing of biographical updates of donor and alumni data received from fundraisers, alumni, and other campus databases. Data entry varies in complexity in relation to projects that range from daily to annual time frames. This position is critical to advancing the University’s fundraising mission by proactively seeking biographical updates as well as processing information provided to the department regarding all constituents.
Prospect Management and Analytics Specialist, Franklin College of Arts and Sciences
This is a position of key strategic significance for the future fundraising success of the Franklin College of Arts and Science and one of extremely confidential nature. The Associate Director of Prospect Management and Analytics works with Franklin College Development & Alumni Relations staff as well as with UGA Central Foundation advancement staff. The position has three main functions that are critical to the success of the College’s fund-raising efforts: Data Management/Reporting, Prospect Management, and Prospect Strategy.
Senior Director of Development, School of Medicine
The Senior Director of Development serves as a liaison between the School of Medicine and University Development. As the School of Medicine’s chief development officer, this position is responsible for establishing a team raising major gifts ($25,000+) to enable the unit to fulfill its mission and implement its programs and 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 Medicine, including major giving, annual gifts, stewardship, and alumni relations.
Senior Director of Development, Student Affairs
The Senior Director of Development serves as a liaison between the Division of Student Affairs and University Development. As Student Affairs’ chief development officer, this position is responsible for raising major gifts ($25,000+) to enable the unit to fulfill its mission and implement its programs and initiatives.
Senior Regional Director of Regional Development
The Senior Regional Director position is a key fundraising leadership position in Development and Alumni Relations. This Athens-based position will have significant leadership responsibilities for the regional development team and will act as a key contributor to the strategic planning and vision for the team. This is a blended leadership and fundraising position as it oversees frontline fundraising team members and also carries a fundraising portfolio.
Signature Events Coordinator, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
Reporting to the Director of Development Communications and Donor Relations, the Signature Events Coordinator will be an integral part of the team within the Office of Development and Alumni Relations (ODAR) in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES). The position is directly responsible for the coordination and management of the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) signature events and meetings, is housed in the CAES Office of Development and Alumni Relations, and works in close partnership with the CAES Office of the Dean and Director, the CAES Associate Deans, and Office Marketing and Communications (OMC) to carry out the College’s land grant mission.
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/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran 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.
