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.
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.
Qualifications
Minimum Hiring Standards:
- Bachelor’s 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
College/Business Unit: University Advancement
Location: Atlanta Campus
Job Posting: 09/14/26, 8:25:50 AM