Assistant Director Of Alumni Engagement

About Us

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. The university prepares students for successful careers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-long learning through personalized attention in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through its award-winning, high-impact practices. One of only three selective universities within the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, 34 graduate programs, doctorates in education and nursing, professional certificates and continuing education programs.

As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal arts environment that values academic preeminence, interdisciplinary inquiry and an inclusive learning community. GCSU enjoys a strong reputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programs according to US News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Colleges of Distinction - among other ranking sources.

Georgia College & State University takes great pride in combining the educational experience of a private liberal arts college with the affordability of a public university. Faculty and staff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learning through high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, diversity, study abroad opportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstone project that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry and critical thinking.

The university's beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming, diverse college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia, and only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta. Milledgeville is also the home of noted American author and alumna, Flannery O'Connor, '45, and the college community enjoys many exciting literary arts programs at O'Connor's former home, Andalusia, now owned by the university.

Milledgeville is located on the banks of beautiful Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee, allowing faculty, staff and students to take full advantage of the environmental and recreational benefits of being part of a lake community. For cultural, educational and leisure opportunities beyond Milledgeville

• Macon and Atlanta are located within easy driving distances.

Georgia College & State University is committed to protecting academic freedom in addition to supporting the freedom of expression as outlined in the University System of Georgia's Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom policy and its Ethics Code of Conduct. For more information, visit us online at gcsu.edu.

Job Summary

The Office of University Advancement is responsible for serving as the outreach arm of the university to our 50,000 alumni. Through outreach activities, we seek to raise private support to ensure that Georgia College and State University is able to meet its annual and strategic goals.

Responsibilities

Event Planning

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Assist the director of alumni engagements with all aspects of event planning and execution for targeted alumni events and activities, including Alumni Weekend and homecoming, as well as for alumni events both locally and in other areas. Travel and overnight travel maybe required to serve as the on-site event representative.

Additionally this position will require working and planning with venues and constituents outside the campus area. Coordinate with University Events and Protocol. Event planning should include assisting with all aspects, from determining a venue to designing and sending invitations, targeted mailing and outreach lists, giveaways and collateral materials, food & beverage if appropriate, etc. Prepare and submit invoices related to events and collateral.

Engagement

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Assist the director of alumni engagement with engagement of young alumni, alumni affinity groups, and student support. Assist with alumni engagement in recruitment and retention efforts.

Develops strategies to increase alumni involvement with alumni programs and events. Partners with the Annual Giving Office to support, identify, and cultivate affinity-based fundraising efforts.

Develops, implements, and executes a volunteer training program, including processes for volunteer identification, stewardship, and succession planning.

Alumni Communication and other outreach

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Provide input on the Connections magazine. Assist with class note planning and alumni updates, review and suggest content, and coordinate with communications and other advancement partners. Coordinate with digital engagement on content for other social media outlets.

Other Duties As Assigned

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Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Experience

3-5 years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of Raiser's Edge or other fund raising software.

Preferred Educational Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Experience

Experience working in higher education.

Experience working in an Advancement Office.

Experience working in Events Planning.

Required Documents to Attach

• List of References

• Resume

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as 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 College & State University (GCSU) is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, be excluded from employment or participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination, under any program or activity conducted by GCSU.

Georgia College & State University is a national award-winning institution in areas of student success and achievement. It strives to achieve excellence in the composition of its community, educational programs, university policies, research and scholarship, campus life, employment practices, extracurricular activities, and community outreach.

It is a priority of the university to be a welcoming and inclusive environment so that its campus culture will enhance the ability of its community members to succeed in their endeavors, to be respected as individuals, and to feel a sense of belonging. Please visit Equal Employment Opportunity for more information.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.

This position has financial responsibilities.

This position will not be required to drive.

This role is considered a position of trust.

This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).

This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time

This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

• Criminal Background Check

• Education Verification

• Motor Vehicle Check