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Middle Georgia State University

Alumni Relations Director

Middle Georgia State University, Macon, Georgia, us, 31297


Job Description:

Alumni Relations Director

from the Company

Middle Georgia State University , this latest job vacancy is located in the city

Macon, GA

in the country

United States . This job opening is open to job seekers who have a

Bachelor Degree .Job Summary

The Alumni Director provides leadership for alumni relations programs and annual giving functions that complement and support the mission of the institution. This position is responsible for overall administration of the Alumni Relations office, including strategic planning, fiscal management, staffing, and program development; serves as the Executive Director of the Alumni Association Board; assists the association's board of directors in strengthening the university's ties with its alumni; and is a key team member in the university advancement effort.Responsibilities

Alumni Fundraising Duties (55%):

Manages the implementation and design of the alumni annual fund, manages volunteers and leaders for the internal faculty/staff annual campaign, manages a major gifts portfolio, oversees student callers for the annual thank-a-thon and phone-a-thon, and supervises the creation and mailing of all announcements and appeals. Develops alumni programming with university schools and departments to enhance academic support aid and assist them in reaching their internal goals.Alumni Administrative Duties (30%):

Develops and implements a comprehensive alumni program; plans and organizes alumni events, which include special events, reunions, regional alumni events, student alumni relations, and career networking efforts. Manages use and maintenance of alumni records and other files.Variety of Related Duties (15%):

Assists in the scholarship application and awarding process for the institution, manages the Middle Georgia State University Foundation website, develops positive internal and external community relations within the Middle Georgia region and the university's five campuses, and performs related duties as assigned by the Vice President of University Advancement.Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements:

Bachelor's degree.Required Experience:

Work experience in a College or University environment. Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge of development and fundraising program management principles.Knowledge of alumni services principles and practices.Knowledge of marketing principles and methods.Knowledge of volunteer management principles.Skill in collaborating with multiple constituents.Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs.Skill in decision-making and problem solving.Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.Skill in oral and written communication.Equal Employment Opportunity

Middle Georgia State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity. It is the policy of the Middle Georgia State University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws.Other Information

This is a full-time, 12-month, exempt (salaried) staff position and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include:Health insuranceDentalVisionFlexible Spending Account (FSA)Health Savings Account (HSA)Life InsuranceSick LeaveVacation LeaveParental LeaveRetirementEmployee discountsTuition reimbursementEmployment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your employment eligibility with MGA, as determined by MGA in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application material and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.

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