Industry and Alumni Relations Coordinator

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

Posting Number: S15186P

Working Title: Industry and Alumni Relations Coordinator

Department: Franklin-Deans Dev & Alumni

Posting Type: External

Retirement Plan: TRS

Employment Type: Employee

Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Additional Schedule Information: M‑F, 8am-5pm

Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience

Posting Date: 05/21/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Proposed Starting Date: 06/22/2026

Classification

Title:

Program Assistant I

FLSA: Non‑Exempt

FTE: 1.0

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent

This position provides comprehensive coordination and support for campus industry and alumni engagement initiatives, ensuring high‑quality experiences that strengthen relationships and advance development goals. Serving as a point of contact for industry partners, the role manages inquiries, coordinates visits and events, and collaborates closely with faculty, staff, and development colleagues to facilitate meaningful engagement opportunities.

This position will report directly to the Director of Development for Strategic Initiatives but interacts daily with the Associate Director for Business Engagement, Alumni Director, entire Franklin Development and Alumni Relations team including the Sr. Director of Development, the Dean of Franklin College and other administrators, faculty and department heads, UGA Foundation staff members, and many alumni and industry partners, including board members.

This position will also interact with a wide‑ranging community of business leaders who provide corporate sponsor ships or serve as speakers and special guests for our events.

This position will be expected to operate with a high degree of independence and will work with sensitive data and prospect/financial information for individuals and companies; it is expected that the employee maintains a high level of confidentiality and makes sound decisions.

Sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling; spending long periods at a computer.

Is driving a responsibility of this position? No

Is this a Position of Trust? Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No

Does this position require a P‑Card? No

Is having a P‑Card an essential function of this position? No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No

Does This Position Have Security Access (e.g., Public Safety, IT Security, Personnel Records, Patient Records, Or Access To Chemicals And Medications): Yes

• Serve as a point of contact for industry partner inquiries ensuring timely and professional communication
• Partner with faculty, staff, and development colleagues to facilitate meaningful engagement opportunities (e.g., Employer of the Day, student networking events, industry lunch and learns, and other career‑readiness campus programming)
• Coordinate and execute campus visits and engagement activities – may include parking, meeting space, meeting materials, itineraries, briefings, catering, etc.
• Provide on‑site support to ensure successful execution of visits and events
• Provide engagement support and coordination for the Franklin Dean’s Advisory Council (FDAC) with on‑campus industry and board member engagement

• Partner with faculty, staff, and development colleagues to facilitate meaningful engagement opportunities (e.g., alumni panels, classroom speakers, etc.)
• Coordinate and execute alumni campus visits and engagement activities – may include parking, meeting space, meeting materials, catering, etc.
• Provide logistical and administrative support for college signature events (e.g., annual Alumni Awards and Donor Celebration) including nomination processes and materials, guest lists, nametags, event collateral, registration processes, etc.
• Provide on‑site event and alumni engagement support, including setup, guest engagement, etc.

• Work closely with director of…