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Job description
The Senior Director of Alumni Relations serves on the Alumni Relations leadership team, providing strategic direction and oversight for key alumni engagement programs and initiatives. Success in this role requires strong strategic leadership, relationship-building, program development, volunteer management, and the ability to translate Alumni Relations priorities into meaningful opportunities for lifelong engagement and future philanthropic support.
The Senior Director of Alumni Relations :
has primary responsibility for the Alumni Chapters program and leads efforts to strengthen, expand, and enhance chapter engagement and volunteer leadership
will identify and develop new opportunities to engage alumni, families, and friends and provide strategic leadership for the continued growth of the alumni tours and travel program
serves as the primary staff partner to the Executive Director of Alumni Relations in supporting the Alumni Board of Directors and its activities
collaborates across campus with schools, colleges, and campus partners to advance alumni engagement and philanthropic support
plans and executes select high-level Alumni Relations events and cultivates relationships with key alumni and engagement prospects, with an emphasis on building pathways that support future philanthropic involvement
Advertised Salary: $82,000+ Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Proposed Start Date: 12/01/2026
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and 10 years of professional experience including 3 years supervisory experience
Preferred Qualifications
At least 8 years of work in development, advancement, engagement, alumni relations, sales, or other experience in a philanthropic setting
Supervisory and management experience related to holding teams accountable to goals
Event planning experience
Sales and marketing experience
Ability to establish the trust of colleagues and build strong relationships with key faculty/staff
Exhibits behavior that supports the mission, vision, and values of the University of Georgia
Duties/Responsibilities
(30%) Alumni Board Engagement and Campus Partner Collaboration
(30%) Engagement Programming and Events
(15%) Chapter and Program Management
(15%) Other Collaboration and Strategic Engagement Responsibilities
(10%)Management and Supervision
About the Office of Alumni Relations
The UGA Alumni Relations advances the academic excellence, interests, and traditions of Georgia’s flagship university by inspiring engagement through relevant programming, enhanced connections, and effective communications.
About the Division of Development and Alumni Relations
The Division of Development and Alumni Relations at the University of Georgia advances the goals, objectives, and priorities of the university by generating private financial support, building, and maintaining relationships with alumni and donors, and assisting students with career development opportunities.
About the University of Georgia
Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university. The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.
EEO Policy Statement
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Worksite address
athens, GA, 30604, US
Who can apply
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