Data Specialist

Posting Number S15935P

Working Title Data Specialist

Department DAR-Information Technology

About the University of Georgia Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (
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UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full‑time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

About the College/Unit/Department Division of Development and Alumni Relations

The Division of Development and Alumni Relations at the University of Georgia advances the goals, objectives, and priorities of the university by generating private financial support, building, and maintaining relationships with alumni and donors, and assisting students with career development opportunities.
Development and Alumni Relations, Information Technology The Information Technology department in the Development & Alumni Relations division provides IT and communications support for over 200 division employees across 8 different locations. The department provides for all hardware and software needs for the Division. They support the Divisions Customer Relations Management ( CRM ), Gift Accounting System, and the General Ledger/Fund Accounting System along with multiple other tools.

They also provide selection, purchasing and support of all DAR employees’ mobile and desktop devices (PC’s, iPads, phones, lab tops, printers, monitors, etc.) They are responsible for the security of all hardware and software systems and all DAR data.

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Posting Type External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP

Employment Type

Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information 8:00am-5:00pm;
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends may be necessary to meet business needs.

Advertised Salary $58,000+ Commensurate qualifications and experience

Posting Date 10/21/2026 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 12/01/2026

• This position is structured as a permanent position within the Division of Development & Alumni Relations. We are unable to sponsor a work visa for this position.

Athens Area

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