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Current Job Listings
Administrative Specialist, Office of the Vice President
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.
Assistant Director of Development and Alumni Relations, College of Pharmacy
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.
Assistant Director of Development and Strategic Partnerships, College of Pharmacy
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.
Assistant Director of Development, Franklin College of Arts and Sciences (Social and Behavioral Sciences, Academic Innovation, Georgia Museum of Natural History)
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 Social and Behavioral Sciences, the Office of Academic Innovation, the Georgia Museum of Natural History, 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 the Director of Development – Strategic Initiatives 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.
Assistant Director of Development - Franklin College of Arts and Sciences (Biological Sciences, Division of Physical & Mathematical Sciences)
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.
Associate Director, 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).
Data Quality Specialist
This position reports to the Assistant Manager of Records and works closely with the unit’s Associate Director and colleagues in the unit. The position is primarily responsible for data quality and maintenance of all University of Georgia donor and alumni information. This includes the processing and review 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.
Director of Annual Giving, Public Service and Outreach
The Director of Annual Giving at the University of Georgia Public Service and Outreach leads and directs the division’s annual giving efforts, helping to build a culture of philanthropy and increase participation among PSO supporters. This front-line role involves strategic planning and execution of direct mail, email, and phone solicitations for the units of Public Service and Outreach. In addition, this role will generate various fundraising and strategic reports for the PSO Development Office. This position will manage an active portfolio to cultivate and solicit leadership-level annual gifts. This role will collaborate with the central university’s development office to synchronize messaging and strategy for division-wide annual giving campaigns. This position works collaboratively with PSO unit communications staff to design and implement multi-channel fundraising solicitations, including direct mail, digital campaigns, phonathons, and other methods of support. The ideal candidate will be data-driven, creative, and passionate about higher education fundraising. This is a full-time professional position with regular travel required. Additional duties may be required for special events, which may fall on nights and/or weekends. This position supervises the Sponsorship Coordinator and reports to the Director of Development for Public Service and Outreach.
Director of Development, School of Nursing
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.
Philanthropy Officer, Terry College of Business
Develop and manage a portfolio of Terry College major gift prospects, with focus on $50k+ solicitations. Fundraising efforts will advance donors through qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. Assigned prospects will be located in the state of Georgia and around the nation. Possibility of several overnight trips per month. Complete all necessary preparation and follow-up for each visit. Document donor interactions with a written contact report in “GAIL” alumni/donor database within a week. Prepare timely, strategic, and compelling proposals to secure major ($50,000+) and principal ($1M+) gifts in support of Terry’s strategic plan and priorities. Work collaboratively with academic departments & programs to support and guide them through the philanthropic process, directing strategy for at least one fundraising priority. Perform additional duties as assigned on alumni weekend, football games, and other special events which frequently fall on nights and weekends. Perform all administrative duties as needed. Attend monthly Terry prospect strategy/staff meetings, University Development staff meetings and selected University Central Development trainings.
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.
Senior Director of Development and Alumni Relations, Terry College of Business
The Senior Director of Development and Alumni Relations leads the overall operations and performance of the Terry College of Business Development and Alumni Relations teams. S/he is responsible for the planning and implementation of an integrated approach to development and alumni affairs, maximizing support for the College. S/He will serve as the chief development officer with responsibility for increasing philanthropic support and engagement for Terry College.
Senior Regional Director of Regional Development
Regional Directors make strategic engagement with alumni, parents, and friends a top priority by using a blend of in-person constituent meetings, virtual meetings when they are necessary for a donor-centered approach, and collaboration with internal stakeholders to engage individuals and organizations in their local markets. Expectations are for Regional Directors to conduct up to 160 planned, strategic meetings with top prospects each year. The majority of those meetings will be in-person based on planned and coordinated outreach. Travel should be coordinated around the availability of top prospects and coordinated with key internal stakeholders.
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.
Senior Expenditure Control Specialist
Reporting to the Associate Director of Expenditure Control, this position serves as a senior-level role responsible for the review, processing, and analysis of UGA Foundation (UGAF) expenditures, including payments, scholarships, and grants.
This role combines expenditure control responsibilities with operational processing and data entry functions to support the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of financial transactions. The position performs detailed review and approval of expenditure requests, supports scholarship and grant processing, and contributes to financial analysis, reconciliation, and internal controls.
This position includes a significant transactional and data entry component to support expenditure processing, while maintaining analytical and compliance responsibilities aligned with the Expenditure Control function.
Additionally, this position provides customer service to campus partners, supports policy compliance, and assists in maintaining efficient expenditure operations.
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.
