Graduate Assistant - Alumni Relations Engagement

The Berry College Office of Alumni Relations is seeking a Graduate Assistant to support engagement efforts with current students and young alumni as part of the overall goals for the Office of Advancement. Reporting to the Director of Alumni Relations, this individual will work part-time with a team responsible for developing and strengthening a pipeline of engagement alumni through the entire lifecycle, ultimately resulting in increased levels of participation and giving.

The Engagement Graduate Assistant will focus primarily on programming and initiatives that target students and young alumni (0 to 10 years out). An emphasis will be placed on enhancing existing programs, exploring new program ideas based on best practices around philanthropy and participation, and identifying creative marketing strategies to target these specific age groups. Additionally, under the guidance of the director, the graduate student will participate in goal setting and strategy building, develop assessment measures for programs, and manage a budget to further their professional development.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Research best practices, develop, and implement a philanthropy education program for Berry students.

• Plan and oversee the execution of student programs such as Always Berry Week, Double Digit Doubleheader, Senior Send-Off, and campus event(s) for Berry History Week.

• Work with Senior Class Officers on class fundraising efforts.

• Revamp and implement the Young Alumni Partner Program, which includes junior and senior students along with young alumni mentors.

• Manage communication and outreach for the Young Alumni Leadership Giving Circle.

• Assist the department in outreach and regional programming planning for our young alumni population.

• Participate in the planning and execution of Mountain Day Weekend events.

• Assist with other department and Advancement Division initiatives as needed.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree.

• Must apply and be admitted to a graduate program at Berry.

• Experience in event planning, event execution, and/or marketing is preferred.

• Ability to facilitate collaborative relationships and work in a team environment.

• Willingness to supervise and mentor students.

• Availability to work occasional nights and weekends.

Additional Information:

ABOUT BERRY COLLEGE

Berry is a selective independent college of 2,200 students located adjacent to Rome, GA, midway between Atlanta, GA, and Chattanooga, TN. Berry's educational approach deliberately unites challenging academic programs with practical work experience in a residential campus community that encourages faith and emphasizes caring for the needs of others above self. This commitment to an "education of the head, heart, and hands" remains as relevant today as when our founder instilled this ethic more than a century ago. Nationally recognized for quality of learning and quality of life, Berry offers first-rate undergraduate degree programs in the sciences, humanities, arts, and human sciences, as well as undergraduate and master's level opportunities in business and teacher education. The College's stunning 27,000-acre campus affords opportunities that cannot be duplicated elsewhere. Berry's ongoing commitment is to provide exceptional educational experiences to talented students from a wide range of social, racial, and economic backgrounds.

COLLEGE COMMITMENTS

Berry College is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse faculty and staff. An Equal Opportunity Institution, Berry complies with all applicable laws and provisions prohibiting discrimination in its educational and employment policies. Berry respects the essential dignity of all individuals and accordingly hires and promotes employees without regard to matters of personal identity such as race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and political affiliation. Berry College is committed to ensuring facilities, programs, services, and activities are accessible to everyone, including those seeking employment at Berry College. Inquiries about interview or workplace accommodations are welcomed and can be directed to Wayne Phipps, Assistant Vice President for Human Resources, at (706) 290-2698.

Application Instructions:

Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.