External Relations Specialist - (Director of Alumni Engagement)

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our strategic plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

About Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values

Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:

1. Students are our top priority.

2. We strive for excellence.

3. We thrive on diversity.

4. We celebrate collaboration.

5. We champion innovation.

6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.

7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.

8. We act ethically.

9. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

Established in 1990, the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts is a pioneer of liberal arts education and research at the nexus of the technical and human sciences. The academic programs are internationally acclaimed as models for liberal arts education in a technological age. Founded with the principles of its namesake, former Atlanta Mayor Ivan Allen Jr., the College of Liberal Arts believes in the power of transformative urban leadership that is rooted in courage, compassion, and human and social justice. The Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts exemplifies Mayor Allen's legacy through its cross-disciplinary teaching, research, and service. In a research-intensive environment, Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts faculty and students examine a wide range of social and humanistic issues, defining their impact on society, culture, and policy, and exploring solutions in the public interest.

The Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts is composed of Georgia Tech's ROTC units and six schools: Economics; History and Sociology; Literature, Media, and Communication; Modern Languages; Public Policy; and the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs.

Plan, coordinate and implement routine and/or complex Alumni activities. Such programs include maintaining alumni databases, alumni groups and club liaison, awards, volunteerism, on-line services and publications and related communication media.

This position will interact on a regular basis with: Institute and corporate executives, Institute alumni and friends; department staff
This position typically will advise and counsel: Institute and corporate executives, Institute alumni and friends
This position will supervise: assigned staff

Job Duty 1 - Coordinate activities (club meetings, parties, tours, special events, career fairs, reunions, etc.) aimed at promoting good relations with and among alumni
Job Duty 2 - Attend events as required to service and engage prospects for long-term relationship with the Institute
Job Duty 3 - Direct and monitor alumni relations work, including responding to alumni needs and requests
Job Duty 4 - Maintain client relationships to promote ongoing customer satisfaction
Job Duty 5 - Collect and analyze information to be used for reports
Job Duty 6 - Prepare, manage, and monitor annual budgets
Job Duty 7 - Serve on appropriate committees
Job Duty 8 - Perform other related duties as assigned

The External Relations Specialist (The Director of Alumni relations) will develop and implement strategic initiatives that increase opportunities for alumni to engage with the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts and the colleges schools and units. This position will also establish connections and strengthen relationships with internal and external partners.

Responsibilities will include:

• Liaise with the Alumni Association to increase participation in events and opportunities hosted through their organization, such as 40 Under 40, Student Alumni Association, Homecoming, etc.
• Build relationships with individual alumni, donors, and other members within the community
• Identify opportunities to foster relationships with alumni to encourage active engagement in events and communications
• Represent the college and its units to foster relationships with alumni, community, corporate, and industry partners
• Track, compile, analyze, and report data related to alumni engagement opportunities and initiatives
• Organize social, mentoring, and professional programs and events for alumni to engage with other alumni, students, faculty, and staff in Atlanta and other key cities/markets
• Manage all aspects of alumni engagement initiatives within the defined scope, quality, time, and cost constraints
• Collaborate with alumni affinity groups to connect with the global alumni community
• Facilitate a culture of giving and engagement with graduating students that serves as the foundation for their involvement as alumni
• Partner with the Colleges communications team to develop messaging on various platforms, including social media, newsletters, and other networking platforms
• Partner with the Director of Development to refer potential donor prospects
• Partner with the college's student support and success team to identify engagement opportunities and career pathways for students
• Partner the Associate Dean for Research & Outreach for community and outreach partnerships

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Public Relations, Communications or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Experience
Four to five years of job related experience

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Master's Degree

$85,000-$95,000

Location: Atlanta, GA

Cover letter, resume, and a list of three recommendations.

SKILLS
This job requires skills in developing and maintaining positive customer relationships

Applicants are encouraged to apply by May 1, 2025 for priority consideration; however, the position will remain open until filled.

Please forward all inquiries regarding this position to Mitzi Wiliams, Director of Human Resources, mitzi.williams@gatech.edu.

The University System of Georgia 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 on-line 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 on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

More information on these policies can be found here: https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/c2714 Board of Regents Policy Manual | University System of Georgia (usg.edu).

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening