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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.
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Current Job Listings
Assistant Director of Career Accelerators, UGA Career Center
Reporting to the Associate Director of Career Accelerators, this position leads the execution and daily operations of the Career Accelerator Initiative, managing the full lifecycle of student engagement from recruitment through completion. This role coordinates program delivery, student experience, and partner engagement while working closely with Career Center Consultants, Employer Relations, and the Mentor Program to ensure seamless implementation. The Assistant Director plays a key role in delivering group coaching, coordinating events, and driving participation through effective communication and outreach.
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).
Director of Gift and Estate Planning
Reporting to the Senior Director of Gift & Estate Planning in the Division of Development & Alumni Relations, the Director of Gift & Estate Planning is critical to University of Georgia’s efforts to identify and cultivate private support across all schools, colleges, and units on campus. The position is responsible for independently managing a portfolio of donors and prospects capable of making significant planned gifts. This position contributes directly to university-wide fundraising goals and is one of the key efforts to raise private funds that support student career preparation, scholarships, faculty support, research, innovation, public service and outreach, facility renovations as well as unrestricted money.
This position focuses on managing a pipeline of deferred major gifts by establishing annual goals for individual donor prospects and advising development partners within schools, colleges, and units on planned giving strategy. The position works collaboratively with UGA Foundation trustees and other key volunteers as needed on university-wide and unit-based planned giving efforts.
The Director of Gift & Estate Planning also serves as the liaison and subject-matter expert to other development officers across campus and therefore is critical to the central development team’s ability to support cross-campus collaboration and strategy development for prospects and donors capable of major gifts ($50k+).
Major Gift Officer, Parent Giving
This position is based in the Office of Parent Giving within the Development & Alumni Relations Division and reports to the Director of Parent Giving. Its purpose is to raise major gifts from current parents to support the University of Georgia. This position focuses on parent donors within Georgia and throughout the country and will help the Director institute a strong culture of parent giving and engagement within the University.
College of Family and Consumer Sciences - Development and Stewardship Coordinator
This individual will support the Development and Alumni Relations efforts of the College of Family and Consumer Sciences by coordinating comprehensive donor relations and stewardship initiatives. Reporting to the Director of Development, this individual manages donor acknowledgement processes, organizes stewardship events, and ensures donor intent is upheld through accurate record-keeping and detailed briefings. This employee also provides administrative support to the development team, oversees gift processing and financial transactions, and assists with planning and logistics for donor and alumni engagement activities. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential, as the role involves managing confidential information, event coordination, and frequent interaction with donors and college leadership.
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 - Senior Director of Development
The Senior Director of Development and Alumni Relations leads the overall operations and performance of the Franklin College of Arts & Sciences Development and Alumni Relations teams. They are responsible for the planning and implementation of an integrated approach to development and alumni affairs, maximizing support for the College. They will serve as the chief development officer with responsibility for increasing philanthropic support and engagement for Franklin College.
Georgia 4-H Foundation - Development Officer
The Development Officer reports to the Executive Director of the Georgia 4-H Foundation. This employee will implement identified priorities and funding needs for the George 4-H Foundation in coordination with the State 4-H program. This highly responsible professional position has accountability for the implementation of the Georgia 4-H Foundation annual fund campaigns, special events as well as establishment of a portfolio of donors. Work is performed independently on the basis of a general assignment of the responsibilities and follows through the full continuity of the job to the final results. Frequent work on evenings and weekends is expected. A valid driver’s license and access to a reliable private vehicle for official travel duty.
Georgia 4-H Foundation - Executive Director
The Georgia 4-H Foundation Executive Director serves as both the manager and major fundraising/chief development officer of the Georgia 4-H Foundation. The position works under the direct supervision of the State 4-H Leader and the Georgia 4-H Foundation Board of Trustees and is responsible for providing strategy, leadership, direction, coordination, and management of all levels of giving for the Foundation, including major ($25K+), principal ($1M+), and capital gifts, annual funds, stewardship, special events, endowments, and estate designations, as well supervise the organization’s development and administrative staff. The Executive Director serves as the liaison between Georgia 4-H and University Development. This position also coordinates management and engagement of a Board of Trustees. To fulfill the unit’s mission and implement its programs and initiatives, the Executive Director works closely with the State 4-H Leader, the Georgia 4-H Foundation Board of Trustees executive committee, and the State 4-H faculty to develop fundraising priorities, create a development plan, implement the plan, and oversee and solicit all giving that supports the plan. In this role, the employee is responsible for communication, collaboration, and coordination between Georgia 4-H and the University Development office, as well as creating productive partnerships with all other UGA school, college, and unit fundraising programs.
Odum School of Ecology - Associate Director of Alumni & Industry Relations
This position is based in the UGA Odum School of Ecology and reports directly to the Director of Development. The Associate Director of Alumni & Industry Relations promotes development through alumni relations, corporate and donor engagement, and event management, connecting stakeholders to the school’s priorities. The Associate Director will independently manage various special projects to expand partnerships, build relationships and increase school visibility. This position will also manage a stewardship portfolio of alumni and corporate donors with the goal of expanding development functions and institutional impact.
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.
