Since 1906, UWG has been home to those who are eager to learn, grow, and advance. Now, nearly 13,000 students from across Georgia, 31 states and 62 countries call UWG home. With 95+ undergraduate programs and concentrations, and 35 master's, specialist, and doctoral degree programs, our institution builds capacity to help develop talent pipelines for in-demand industries. Today, we're a regional powerhouse, making an economic impact of more than $633 million in the region and state.
With our main campus in Carrollton (GA) and presences in Douglasville (GA), Newnan (GA), and online, we take pride in working every day to curate a first-choice university by making a difference in the lives of our students, alumni, industry partners, and the communities we serve.
The academic enterprise of the university is organized into our College of Art, Culture, and Scientific Inquiry; College of Education; Richards College of Business; University College; School of Communication, Film, and Media; Tanner Health System School of Nursing; Honors College; Graduate School; UWG Newnan; and our UWG Douglasville Center.
As a student advancement leader, you play a key part in the success of UWG's Annual Giving and Alumni Relations initiatives. This position supports the solicitation of annual gifts on behalf of UWG, the engagement of alumni and the University community, as well as execution of administrative tasks and events (virtual and/or in-person). As a student advancement leader, you will serve in a visible student ambassador role- called on to share your UWG experience and garner support for the university. This position will provide you the opportunity to exercise and further develop skills in the areas of: leadership, client services, communications and fundraising; while helping you to build resume criteria that will provide you experience that lends to a competitive edge in any career choice. As a student advancement leader, you will: 1) Hold meaningful conversations with alumni, donors, and friends through targeted phone call campaigns. 2) Serve as a liaison between the Office of Alumni Relations and the Office of Annual Giving. 3) Serve as a student leader and ambassador for the University Advancement Division.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite including, but not limited to, basic word processing skills, knowledge of spreadsheet functions, and the ability to complete mail merges. An understanding of social media a plus. Polite, courteous, organized, follows instructions, and seeks to better the office of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving.
Event preparation does require this person to move and pick up event supplies less than 50 pounds.
Prior office experience would be highly preferred.
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of West Georgia, as determined by the University of West Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.
The University of West Georgia is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity, and affirmative action institution. It is the policy of the University of West Georgia to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability,
gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and
federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246,
and Rev. Proc. 75-50
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