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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.
We see you.
Current Job Listings
Assistant Director, Office of Special Events
The purpose of this position is to collaborate with the Executive Director and Director with providing management, leadership, and guidance within the Office of Special Events. Coupled with the position holding autonomous responsibility for the strategic development, coordination, and facilitation of distinct events assigned particularly to the incumbent, the position advises and counsels other Event Managers within the department with event protocol, development, and facilitation from conception through implementation. Additionally, this position staffs the UGA President at events as well as leads committee meetings with units across campus. Performance of this position impacts relationships between UGA, event attendees, and UGA donors
Assistant Director of Development - College of Family and Consumer Sciences
The Assistant Director of Development at the College of Family and Consumer Sciences within the University of Georgia, engages alumni, donors, and other members of the community in philanthropic support of the college. This individual will report directly to the Senior Director of Development and Alumni Relations for the college. This position will conduct consistent and meaningful qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship interactions with prospects and donors, as well as participate in alumni and donor engagement activities within the college. This position will act as a collaborator internally with the College of Family and Consumer Sciences and individually across campus. This individual will position donors in the best interest of the institution at large. This frontline fundraising professional will actively manage a prospect portfolio, identify and qualify new prospects, make discovery calls, and build a pool of new prospects and past donors through face-to-face and digital meetings, phone calls, and written communication. Emphasis is to be placed upon soliciting leadership annual gifts ($1,500-$49,999), with the intention of assisting in the development of a robust pipeline for major gift support for the college.
Assistant Director of Donor Relations and Stewardship - UGA School of Law
Reporting to the Senior Director of Law School Advancement, the Assistant Director of Stewardship & Donor Relations will connect donors with the impact of their investment, as well as inspire them to continue and grow their support for the University of Georgia School of Law
Associate Director of Alumni Relations
Reporting to the Senior Director, the Associate Director produces high level student engagement initiatives with the intent of strengthening students’ affinity for the University of Georgia. This position cultivates and maintains strong relationships with division and campus departments to help facilitate students’ preparation for becoming young alumni and staying engaged with the institution post-graduation by organizing opportunities for students to connect with alumni and celebrate their time as students through UGA’s many traditions.
Associate Director of Development, Arts & Humanities - Franklin College of Arts and Sciences
This position is based in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences and will act as a major gift officer for the college. Its purpose is to raise major gifts to support the Franklin College and the University of Georgia. This position will focus on gifts of $50,000 or more and will maintain a robust portfolio of current and prospective donors who can make a meaningful philanthropic investment in the College. This position will work collaboratively with all departments and institutes of the college as well as a wide variety of constituents. An established track record in building meaningful relationships coupled with the ability to close philanthropic gifts are essential components of the position. This role will work closely with other major and principal gift officers within the College and across the University to advance gift solicitation strategies. All work will be carried out in accordance with UGA Foundation policies and procedures.
Creative Design Specialist
This position reports to the Creative Director who leads the visual identity for all of Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) and works closely with other Creative Design Specialists within the Development and Alumni Relations Communications department (DARCOMM).
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, photography, promotional marks and items, illustration, animation, products, event, and environmental design, print products such as mailers, invitations, and magazines). Responsibilities may also include assisting in the development and execution of marketing and communication strategies within the division and serving as a lead to design staff on larger design projects.
Director of Development, Strategic Initiatives - Franklin College of Arts and Sciences
The Director of Development will assist in managing the strategic funding initiatives for the college, as well as oversee the fundraising strategy and success for the Division of Biological Sciences and the Division of Social & Behavioral Sciences. Responsible for increasing philanthropic support through direct portfolio management and leading the work of the Franklin Associate Directors of Development reporting to this position. This position serves as a member of the Franklin Development & Alumni Relations leadership team, collaborating across departmental lines and within University Development, to align priorities and maintain a donor- centered approach to fundraising.
Financial Analyst, UGA Foundation
As part of the UGA Foundation’s Financial Accounting and Reporting team, this position is responsible for financial reporting on subsets of data to enhance management’s oversight of financial information. This position works with the UGA Foundation operating budget, and other unrestricted resources, including periodic reporting, projections, budget development and financial analysis for clear and concise reporting to management. Financial reports should clearly communicate actual results, forecasted performance, and variances to the reader(s). This position provides interim assurance and reconciliation reports to management. This position will assist the Associate Director in managing two study-away properties, providing financial analysis to leadership for decision making. All job duties support the trust and treasury functions of the UGA Foundation.
Marketing Content Writer, DAR Communications
The employee in this position develops and implements marketing and public relations efforts for the Division of Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) within the Office of Communications (DARCOMM). The DARCOMM team of 15-20 staff members is responsible for producing all communications and marketing materials to support the university’s alumni engagement, fundraising, and career development efforts. This employee takes the lead on content creation for many materials, including (but not limited to) copy and content for websites, news releases, emails, social media, blogs, scripts, university publications, and direct mail. This employee is responsible for conducting research and interviews in the development of these materials, producing on-brand and accurate final deliverables, and partners with designers, videographers, other writers, and web developers (both in-house and hired) to review work for quality and accuracy.
Regional Director of Development, Atlanta
The Regional Program 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 travel 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 Metro Atlanta. Though subject to change based on institutional priority, this position may include other regions to be determined as needed.
Regional Director of Development
The Regional Director of Development is critical to University of Georgia’s efforts to identify and cultivate private support across all schools, colleges, and units on campus. The position supports 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. As a fundraiser, the Regional Director of Development will focus on current and deferred major gifts by establishing annually established goals for donor prospects. This position will have overall responsibility for meeting fundraising goals and will serve as the liaison between private donors and all school, college, and unit directors. This position will report to the Senior Regional Director of Development in the Office of Development.
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.
