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Job Description - Development Associate, Alumni Engagement & Annual Giving (26001164)

Job Description

Development Associate, Alumni Engagement & Annual Giving - 26001164

Description

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ABOUT UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT

Georgia State University Advancement works to further Georgia State’s 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, we’re 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 285,000 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 State's 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 university's continued success and impact.

These are exciting times at the University Advancement. We are growing, and we are thrilled that you are interested in being a part of our team. We are surrounded by individuals empowered to use their expertise and talents to achieve our mission to identify, cultivate, and steward donors.

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) Development Associate 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 Development Associate serves as a key operational and administrative partner to the Associate Vice President for Alumni Engagement & Annual Giving and provides comprehensive support for departmental operations, project coordination, travel logistics, event management, constituent engagement, volunteer leadership initiatives, and annual giving activities.

Working collaboratively across University Advancement, campus partners, alumni, donors, volunteers, and external stakeholders, the Development Associate helps ensure the successful execution of alumni engagement programs, fundraising initiatives, donor and alumni experiences, volunteer activities, and strategic departmental priorities. The incumbent must exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, manage multiple priorities simultaneously, and provide exceptional customer service in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

This position serves as a central operational resource for the Office of Alumni Engagement & Annual Giving and provides flexible support across departmental functions, including executive administration, project coordination, event execution, travel management, volunteer engagement, constituent services, and special initiatives. The position may require occasional evening, weekend, and travel-related responsibilities.

Job Duties Department Operations, Executive Support, Project Coordination & Financial Administration

• Provide administrative and operational support to the Associate Vice President and the Office of Alumni Engagement & Annual Giving.
• Coordinate calendars, meetings, communications, presentations, reports, and departmental documentation.
• Support budget, purchasing, reimbursement, invoice processing, and other financial administration activities.
• Coordinate multiple concurrent projects and initiatives, monitor timelines, and ensure completion of key deliverables.
• Assist with departmental planning, strategic initiatives, and special projects.
• Serve as a liaison with University Advancement colleagues, campus partners, vendors, and external stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, workflows, and operational efficiencies that support departmental effectiveness and constituent engagement.

Alumni Engagement, Annual Giving & Constituent Support

• Support the planning and execution of alumni engagement initiatives and annual giving campaigns.
• Assist with stewardship, donor recognition, constituent communications, and volunteer engagement efforts.
• Coordinate project timelines, campaign logistics, and engagement activities that support departmental goals.
• Maintain constituent records and assist with reporting, data management, and tracking engagement and fundraising outcomes.
• Utilize and support departmental technology platforms and constituent relationship management systems to facilitate engagement, fundraising, reporting, and operational activities.
• Assist with constituent inquiries and ensure timely, professional, and customer-focused service.

Event Planning, Logistics & Constituent Experience

• Coordinate the planning and execution of alumni, donor, volunteer, and University Advancement events.
• Manage event logistics including venues, catering, audiovisual support, registrations, transportation, materials, signage, and staffing.
• Coordinate event communications, attendee management, and guest experiences.
• Provide on-site support to ensure smooth event operations and successful execution.
• Assist with event budgeting, reconciliation, and post-event assessment.
• Ensure responsive, professional, and customer-focused service to alumni, donors, volunteers, campus partners, and external stakeholders.
• Assist with evaluating the effectiveness of programs and events through data collection, reporting, and outcome assessment.

Travel Coordination & Logistics Management

• Coordinate travel arrangements and logistics for departmental leadership and staff.
• Manage itineraries, transportation, lodging, registrations, travel authorizations, and expense reporting.
• Support travel related to alumni engagement, donor cultivation, conferences, regional outreach activities, and strategic departmental initiatives.
• Prepare travel schedules, logistical materials, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with monitoring travel expenditures and maintaining accurate records.
• Ensure compliance with university travel policies and procedures.

Volunteer Leadership & Board Relations

• Support the Alumni Association Board and other volunteer leadership groups.
• Coordinate meeting logistics, communications, agendas, minutes, and supporting materials.
• Maintain volunteer and board records, governance documentation, rosters, and engagement activities.
• Assist with volunteer recruitment, onboarding, recognition, and relationship management efforts.
• Support leadership in fostering meaningful volunteer engagement and participation.

Other Responsibilities

• Serve as a collaborative and accountable member of the University Advancement team.
• Support special projects, strategic initiatives, and emerging departmental priorities.
• Participate in division-wide and university-wide initiatives as assigned.
• Assist with evening, weekend, and occasional travel-related responsibilities as needed.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts that enhance operational effectiveness, constituent satisfaction, and team collaboration.
• Uphold the highest standards of professionalism, confidentiality, customer service, and ethical conduct.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Disclaimer : This job requisition provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties. As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion the employee’s direct supervisor.

Qualifications Minimum Hiring Standards

• Bachelor’s degree and four years of related experience, or a combination of education and related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• A competitive candidate should have experience in administrative support, customer relations, event coordination, or operations. Experience in higher education, advancement, alumni relations, fundraising, nonprofit, hospitality, or customer service environments is preferred

College/Business Unit

University Advancement

Department

University Advancement

Location

Atlanta Campus

Shift

8:30 am - 5:15 pm Monday - Friday, occasional nights and weekends

Salary

$60,600 - $65,000

FLSA Status

Exempt

Job Posting

08/28/26, 12:08:14 PM

Closing Date

09/12/26, 3:59:00 AM

Georgia State University Values COMMUNITY: Fostering a distinctive shared identity and common purpose across our multi-campus university, IDENTITY, PLACEMAKING & BELONGING: Respecting the dignity and value of all people and perspectives through honorable conduct based on engagement, fairness, access, and civility, TRANSFORMATION: Intentionally pursuing knowledge, practice, and scholarly rigor to inspire lifelong learning, and to make our community and the world a better place INTEGRITY: Adhering to our values, mission, and the truth through respectful cooperation and effective stewardship of resources, EXCELLENCE: Achieving the highest standards and distinction in teaching, research, and service, STRATEGIC INNOVATION: Embracing invention and creativity in the pursuit of meaningful discovery using our collective talents USG Core Value Statement The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia State University is an equal opportunity employer with regard to veterans and individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability,, genetic information, or protected veteran status. Background Check Successful candidate must be able to pass a comprehensive criminal background investigation and other background searches as applicable to the job such as credit check and Motor Vehicle Record. Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime: Georgia State University is committed to its students' and employees' safety and security. It complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) to provide information on certain crimes on campus. This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority, ensuring that reported crimes are routed to the appropriate University office.

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