Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement

Minimum Hiring Standards:

• Bachelors degree and three years of supervisory/management experience; or a combination of education and related experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of higher education experience

ABOUT UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT

Georgia State University Advancement works to further Georgia States status as a national leader in student success research and innovation and cultural impact. By connecting with alumni engaging donors and increasing philanthropic support for students and scholars were helping to transform lives and build our global community. The University Advancement Division furthers the university and its mission through several departments including Development Corporate & Foundation Relations Alumni Engagement & Annual Giving and the Georgia State University Foundation.

Alumni Engagement & Annual Giving

The Office of Alumni Engagement & Annual Giving fosters lifelong relationships between Georgia State University and its more than 285000 alumni worldwide by strengthening affinity deepening connections to the university and creating meaningful opportunities for engagement advocacy volunteerism and philanthropy.

Building upon the legacy of the Georgia State Alumni Association founded in 1929 the office serves alumni across the lifelong engagement continuum and supports alumni and supporters throughout the donor continuum creating opportunities to stay connected informed involved and invested in Georgia States future. Whether through alumni programs and events regional engagement career and networking initiatives volunteer service annual giving campaigns or donor stewardship efforts the office provides multiple pathways for alumni and supporters to engage in ways that are meaningful to them.

Through an integrated approach to alumni engagement and philanthropy the office is building a sustainable engagement ecosystem that strengthens affinity engagement advocacy and philanthropic support for Georgia State University. By advancing volunteerism and leadership opportunities and leveraging data-informed strategies the team develops a strong pipeline of engaged alumni donors advocates and champions who contribute to the universitys continued success and impact.

Are you ready for us Are you seeking an opportunity with purpose and direction If you are we have the perfect opportunity for you! We hire great people from a wide variety of educational career and personal backgrounds not just because it is the right thing to do but because it makes us a stronger team.

University Advancement is seeking (1)Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement to join the already incredible team taking Georgia State University to the next level of excellence!

WHAT MAKES UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT A GREAT PLACE

• Generous benefits including health dental vision tuition assistance retirement etc.

• A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with cross-campus and external partners

• Professional development opportunity and mentorship

• A rapidly growing center within an academic setting

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Job Summary

The Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement serves as a key member of the Office of Alumni Engagement & Annual Giving and is responsible for managing assigned alumni engagement portfolios that strengthen alumni connection participation and affinity with Georgia State University.

Reporting to the Director of Alumni Engagement this position develops and implements portfolio-level engagement initiatives aligned with departmental priorities. The Assistant Director cultivates strategic partnerships develops sponsorship opportunities identifies innovative engagement approaches and manages programs designed to enhance alumni involvement and connection to the university.

Working collaboratively with University Advancement colleagues campus partners alumni leaders corporate partners and community stakeholders the Assistant Director serves as the lead manager for assigned engagement portfolios and provides recommendations regarding engagement opportunities partnership development sponsorship growth and portfolio performance. This position partners closely with the Events Manager to ensure successful implementation of engagement initiatives and experiences.

Job Duties

Alumni Engagement Portfolio Management

• Manages assigned alumni engagement portfolios which may include affinity-based communities regional networks industry professional and career-focused alumni groups young alumni populations and other strategic engagement audiences.

• Develops portfolio-level engagement plans and initiatives aligned with departmental strategy and priorities.

• Identifies opportunities to expand alumni participation through targeted programs partnerships outreach efforts and engagement experiences.

• Implements strategies to increase alumni participation retention and progression across assigned engagement portfolios.

• Identifies opportunities to move alumni from participation to deeper engagement volunteer involvement advocacy and philanthropic affinity.

• Evaluates portfolio outcomes and recommends enhancements to improve effectiveness participation and long-term sustainability.

Strategic Engagement Initiatives & Partnerships

• Develops and manages engagement initiatives designed to connect alumni with the university through educational professional networking service affinity-based and leadership opportunities.

• Builds collaborative relationships with colleges departments campus partners alumni groups and external organizations in support of engagement goals.

• Identifies opportunities for cross-campus collaboration and coordinated alumni engagement efforts.

• Develops scalable engagement opportunities that extend beyond traditional event participation and foster ongoing alumni connection.

• Develops and implements digital and hybrid engagement initiatives that complement in-person experiences and expand audience reach.

• Evaluates participation trends engagement data and emerging opportunities to strengthen engagement strategies within assigned portfolios.

• Incorporates industry trends and best practices into engagement planning and program development.

Corporate Engagement & Sponsorship Development

• Identifies cultivates solicits and manages sponsorship opportunities supporting alumni engagement initiatives and signature programs.

• Develops relationships with alumni-affiliated businesses corporate partners community organizations and industry leaders to advance engagement objectives.

• Leads sponsorship cultivation efforts for assigned initiatives and serves as a primary relationship manager for select corporate and community partners.

• Creates sponsorship proposals benefit packages recognition opportunities and stewardship plans that support long-term partner engagement. Assists in establishing sponsorship goals and identifying revenue-generating partnership opportunities that support alumni engagement priorities.

• Collaborates with Advancement colleagues to align sponsorship opportunities with university objectives and departmental goals.

• Tracks sponsorship activity stewardship efforts and partnership outcomes and contributes to renewal and growth strategies.

• Identifies new partnership opportunities that enhance alumni experiences and broaden engagement reach.

Program Development & Experience Management

• Designs and develops engagement programs and experiences that align with portfolio goals and audience interests.

• Serves as the primary lead for implementation of assigned portfolio initiatives and engagement priorities.

• Provides programmatic direction and engagement objectives for assigned initiatives while partnering with the Events Manager on operational planning and execution.

• Coordinates with campus partners vendors and Advancement colleagues to support successful delivery of engagement programs.

• Supports the development of virtual hybrid and digitally enabled engagement opportunities that complement in-person experiences.

• Ensures programs reflect departmental standards and provide a positive inclusive and meaningful alumni experience.

• Assists with post-program assessment and continuous improvement efforts.

• Pilots innovative engagement approaches and programming models that align with evolving alumni interests and university priorities.

Assessment Reporting & Strategic Support

• Monitors engagement outcomes and key performance indicators for assigned portfolios.

• Utilizes engagement data participation trends and constituent feedback to inform recommendations and continuous improvement efforts.

• Provides recommendations regarding portfolio performance emerging opportunities audience interests and engagement trends.

• Contributes to annual planning and goal-setting processes for assigned engagement portfolios.

• Prepares reports presentations sponsorship updates briefing materials and portfolio summaries as requested.

• Contributes to departmental planning initiatives special projects and strategic priorities.

• Represents the Office of Alumni Engagement & Annual Giving at university events partnership meetings and professional functions as needed.

To be fully considered for this position all candidates must submit the following at the time of submission:

• A complete and accurate GSU application.
• Resume.
• Cover Letter outlining your experiences as it relates to the purpose and mission of GSU Advancement.

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