Alumni Relations Director

Alumni Relations Director Location Macon, GA : About Us Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi-campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses-Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins, all located in central Georgia-and global outreach through its fully-online campus. Its enrollment of 8,000 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia's 159 counties. The University has six academic schools, including Georgia's flagship aviation university, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state. Job Summary The Alumni Director provides leadership for alumni relations programs and annual giving functions that complements and supports 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. Manages and oversee student callers for the annual thank-a-thon and phone-a-thon. Supervise 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%) - Assist scholarship application and awarding process for the institution. Manages the Middle Georgia State University Foundation Web site. Develops positive internal and external community relations within the Middle Georgia region and the universities 5 campuses. Performs related duties as assigned by 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 (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50). For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the Middle Georgia State University Office of Human Resources at 471.478.2010. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources. Other Information Every member of the USG community is required to adhere to the USG Statement of Core Values - Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect - that form and guide the daily work of the organization. Middle Georgia State University is committed to four core values in what we do and represent: CORE VALUES: Stewardship - Engagement - Adaptability - Learning Other Information This is a full-time, 12-month, exempt (salaried) staff position and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include: Health insurance Dental Vision Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Health Savings Account (HSA) Life Insurance Sick Leave Vacation Leave Parental Leave Retirement Employee discounts Tuition reimbursement Background Check Employment 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.