S10512P

Associate Director of Donor Relations, Stewardship and Special Events

Athletics-The GA Bulldog Club

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

External

TRS or ORP

Employee

Benefits Eligible

Full Time

Ability to work nontraditional hours to include some nights, weekends, and holidays. Ability to travel. Ability to drive.

Commensurate with experience

06/01/2023

No

06/30/2023

07/01/2023

Athens Area

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

Development/Fundraising Professional

Exempt

1.00

Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Master’s degree. 3-5 years of experience in event management, development, or related field.

The Associate Director of Donor Relations, Stewardship, and Special Events reports to the Senior Director of Donor Relations, Stewardship and Special Events and is responsible for developing and implementing quality events, experiences, and stewardship offerings for the UGA Athletic Association donors to further support the Athletic Association’s missions of supporting student-athletes and facilities. Responsible for overseeing activities within The Georgia Bulldog Club at the University of Georgia Athletic Association with a focus on the coordination of managing special events, donor stewardship activities, communication with donors, and managing game day and event day operations.

• Direct experience working with donors and Division I collegiate athletes.
• Strong attention to detail, along with experience with reporting and databases.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Self-motivated and the ability to work as a team member within a complex organization involving collaboration, teamwork, and communication.

• Walking, standing for long periods of time, sitting.
• Talking and hearing.
• Travel via ground and air transportation.
• Driving as needed to perform job duties.

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

No

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No

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Working with the Sr. Director of Donor Relations, Stewardship, and Special Events, share ideas and implement changes for streamlining processes and developing quality events; Work collaboratively across a large, complex organization, often serving as a liaison between multiple departments and teams

25

Collaborate to help execute strategic stewardship engagement activities and events for various giving societies and annual fund benefits; Support pre-event arrangements, day-of set up, and on-site event supervision of vendors, staff, and, speakers; Plan, coordinate and execute events, including preparing creative briefs and event agendas, determining programming and themes, and managing onsite and online logistics

25

In coordination with the Senior Director of Donor Relations, Stewardship, and Special Events, facilitate planning meetings, vendor coordination, event planning and execution of UGA Athletic Signature Events

10

Assist with the management of larger championship and post-season events: example include football bowl or championship games

10

Interview, hire, and coordinate the schedules of student workers; Provide on-site guidance to student-workers and other event staff

10

Lead event planning meetings and creative brainstorming sessions; Lead event debriefs and record recommendations for future improvements

5

Other duties as assigned

5

Provide guidance to the Assistant Director of Donor Relations, Stewardship, and Special Events throughout the entirety of the event planning, execution, and post-event process; Take the initiative in providing support to staff, donors, athletes and visitors

10

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Jessica Pope

jessicapope@uga.edu