Georgia State University Hiring for Associate Director of Development & Communications at Atlanta, GA Full Time

Georgia State University’s J. Mack Robinson College of Business is the sixth-largest business school in the country, with an enrollment of approximately 8,000 students. Our undergraduate and part-time MBA programs for working professionals are ranked among the best by U.S. News & World Report, and our Executive MBA is ranked among the world’s best by CEO Magazine. Georgia State University is located in the heart of Atlanta and has strong ties with Atlanta’s business leaders, many of whom are alums of Robinson College.

The Robinson College Development Office is seeking to hire an Associate Director of Development & Communications. This position reports directly to the Assistant Vice President of Development.

Expected Duties:

Leadership Annual Giving

• • Meetings with potential donors, soliciting leadership annual gifts
  • Qualify donors for major gift pipeline
  • Maintaining a portfolio of ~80-100 annual giving prospects
  • Georgia State Day
    • Coordinate Robinson’s involvement, challenge gifts and outreach.
  • Dean’s Society
    • Solicitations, Prospect Management
  • Coordination with Annual Giving Office as liaison

Development Communications

• • Coordinate the design of all digital and print materials for Robinson development, including but not limited to the following:
    • Reports and proposals for large donors
    • Gift acknowledgments
    • Greeting cards
    • Event invitations and signage
    • Digital greeting cards
    • Emails from the Dean and from the college using Marketing Cloud
    • Development-related social media outreach materials (events, appeals, etc)
    • Stewardship Materials
  • o Coordinate with Robinson Marcomm and University DEC as liaison

Alumni Engagement

• • Create materials for alumni events and engagement, including graphics for swag and gifts
  • Coordinate with Alumni Association as a liaison
    • GSU Cares
    • Third Thursday
    • Panthers Immersion Programs regional events

    • Robinson Football Suite

    • Assist with event planning as needed

    • Other events/programs as needed

Condition of Work

Support for travel and professional development

This role will require working various days/hours depending on development and donor needs.

Benefits

The University System of Georgia (USG) provides comprehensive benefits to Georgia State employees. USG offers healthcare, dental, vision, and other benefits, as well as retirement plan options. https://hr.gsu.edu/service-centers/benefits/

         Key Benefits

• Flexible Work Schedules

This position is eligible for a flexible schedule that includes the option of 4×10 hours days, hybrid remote working and other arrangements that meet the employee’s needs and Robinson College’s.

• USG Retirement Options:

Optional Retirement Plan
ORP is a 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan. Employees contribute 6% and USG contributes 9.24% to the plan. Employees are immediately vested.

Teacher Retirement System
TRS is a Defined Benefit Plan, a traditional public pension plan. Employees contribute 6% and USG contributes 19.81% to the plan. Your retirement benefit is calculated by factoring in years of service, final salary, and 2% multiplier. Employees are vested after 10 years.

See the retirement comparison chart for more information.

• Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)

                   Full-time employees enrolled in a USG degree program may earn their degrees for free.

        Find the TAP details here.    

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree and two years of experience in solicitation of gifts up to $25,000; or a combination of education and related experience.

College/Business Unit
Open until filled

College/Business Unit: Robinson College of Business
Location: Atlanta Campus
Job Posting: 08/04/23, 7:55:31 PM