Alumni Relations Graduate Assistant

About Us

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of over 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the universitys signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNGs Dahlonega Campus.

Job Summary

The University of North Georgia is accepting applications for a Graduate Assistant for Alumni Relations. The Graduate Assistant for Alumni Relations will support the Office of Alumni Relations within University Advancement by helping strengthen alumni engagement, retention, active membership, and the pipeline from graduate to alumni. The position will use CRM and fundraising platforms to manage alumni data, support targeted alumni journeys and mini-campaigns, coordinate stewardship and recognition, and assist with outreach to selected alumni audiences. The GA will also research and summarize current best practices in higher education alumni relations, leadership annual giving, member retention, and help inform department strategy and improve the donor experience. The position will work closely with the Executive Director of Alumni Relations.

Responsibilities

• Support alumni journeys by building outreach lists, updating alumni records and engagement tags, tracking alumni activity, and documenting movement from new graduate to active alumni member.
• Coordinate targeted alumni outreach and mini-campaigns, including audience segmentation, phone/text/email outreach, volunteer support, campaign tracking, and follow-up.
• Support alumni stewardship and recognition by coordinating timely and personalized impact communications, alumni recognition, welcome and renewal touches, and other relationship-building activities.
• Research best practices and emerging strategies in higher education alumni relations, alumni engagement, and alumni retention; translate findings into practical recommendations for the program.
• Assist with alumni data, reporting, and analysis, including identifying engagement patterns, potential upgrade opportunities, and non-member prospects who may warrant additional cultivation or referral.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Excellent organization and attention to detail

• Strong research and analytical skills

• Ability to synthesize information into clear recommendations; professional and personable approach when interacting with alumni, donors, volunteers, and staff; interest in philanthropy, and relationship-based services.

• Ability to work independently; comfort working with spreadsheets and data management platforms

• Ability to learn CRM, email, and fundraising technology

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference for a student enrolled in a graduate program at UNG, particularly in business, marketing, public administration, communications, data analytics, or a related field.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 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.

Institutional Values

The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at https://ung.edu/about/mission-vision-values.php

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

Other Information

• This is not a supervisory position.
• This position does not have any 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 will not travel
• This position does not require security clearance.

Please note: the University of North Georgia career board updates daily, positions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires.

Background Check

• Position of Trust + Education