Job Details

Alumni Engagement Coordinator

Position Number: 6982360
Location: Augusta, GA
Position Type: Alumni Associations and Services

Alumni Engagement Coordinator

Job ID: 295718
Location: Summerville Campus
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:

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About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.

The University System of Georgia https://www.usg.edu/hr/orientation/welcome_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office is comprised of our 26 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 online 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 online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Location

Augusta University

Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of Alumni Engagement, the Alumni Engagement Coordinator is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing programs that engage students, young alumni, and recent graduates while fostering lifelong connections to AU. The role oversees Homecoming events; develops and delivers student-to-alumni transition and young alumni engagement strategies; and manages, advises, and supervises the Student Alumni Ambassadors, including recruitment and training. Through strategic programming, communications, events, and partnerships across campus, this position educates students and alumni on the value of lifelong engagement and builds collaborative relationships to support alumni relations goals. Additional responsibilities include cross-departmental collaboration, travel, and other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Develops programming that supports the transition from student to alumni, educating students and recent graduates on the power and importance of lifelong engagement with AU. Executes strategies to engage young alumni and recent graduates through communications, events, programs, and dedicated resources

Provides leadership and advising to the Student Alumni Ambassadors, who serve as 'alumni in residence', fostering education, engagement, and awareness of alumni relations.

Recruit, train, and supervise Student Alumni Ambassadors board of directors.

Coordinates and executes Homecoming programs and events, overseeing all phases from initial planning and development through implementation.

Cultivates lifelong relationships and assists in executing student to alumni transition programs from orientation to commencement to include AU, DCG, and MCG.

Builds partnerships and cultivates relationships with Student Affairs, Admissions, Residence Life and Housing, Student Life and Engagement, etc. to foster collaboration and communication.

Other duties as assigned and some travel required.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business, communication, non-profit leadership, hospitality, education, marketing or a related field. Minimum one year of demonstrated experience in advising students, event planning, program management, or alumni engagement.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree from an accredited college or university.

Three to five years' related experience.

Graphic design software knowledge is a plus (Indesign).

Prior experience in private college/university advancement and/or alumni relations.

Experience in fundraising or fundraising support (preferably higher education fundraising)

Knowledge of software used for fundraising/alumni data and an understanding of information management in a database structure (esp. Raiser's Edge).

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Ability to work independently to solve problems, handle confidential information, and navigate sensitive situations.

Requires adaptability, good judgement and initiative.

Excellent oral, written, and grammatical communications skills.

Highly developed computer skills to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint and constituent related software.

Ability to multi-task, think creatively and handle a heavy workload.

Excellent interpersonal, organizational skills, attention to detail, analytical abilities.

A high energy level, integrity and sincerity.

Strong organizational and time management skills.

Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends for events.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days/M-F (work outside of normal business hours will likely be required of an employee in an exempt level position)

Pay Band: B10

Salary Minimum: $52,500/annually

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position.

Recruitment Period: 3/6/26 - Until Filled

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.

Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How To Apply

Consider applying with us today!

Applicants are encouraged to tailor their resumes to the position of interest by clearly highlighting relevant work experience and skills gained from previous employment. Resumes should reflect how your background aligns with the qualifications and responsibilities of the role.

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Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university

Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee

If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365

To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=295718&PostingSeq=1