Industry and Alumni Relations Coordinator

Industry and Alumni Relations Coordinator

Posting Number: S15186P

Working Title:

Industry and Alumni Relations Coordinator

Department:
Franklin–Deans Dev & Alumni

Posting Type:
External

Employment Type:

Full Time

Posting Date: 05/21/2026

Proposed Starting Date: 06/22/2026

Contact Email: hrweb

Position Summary:

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, and the 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.

High school diploma or equivalent

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 they maintain a high level of confidentiality and make sound decisions.

Sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling; spending long periods of time 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

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.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job‑based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre‑employment drug test for positions with high‑risk responsibilities, if applicable.

Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

• 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, 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.

Percentage of time: 70%

• Partner with faculty, staff, and development colleagues to facilitate…