Assistant Director of Stewardship

Assistant Director of Stewardship


About Us

Since our founding in 2005, Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) has been dedicated to providing an exceptional educational experience to our students. At GGC, we believe that our students' success is our success, and we are committed to creating a culture that supports and uplifts them throughout their academic journey.

As a member of our faculty or staff, you will become part of a dedicated and passionate community of educators and professionals. Together, we work towards a common goal of empowering our students to achieve their full potential, both academically and personally. We take pride in our student body, which represents a multitude of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Whether you are involved in teaching or providing essential services, your contribution will make a significant impact on the lives of our students and the broader community.

In addition to our commitment to student success, we also value the well-being and professional growth of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, designed to support the needs of our faculty and staff. From competitive compensation to health and wellness programs, and professional development opportunities to work-life balance initiatives, we strive to create an environment where everyone can thrive and feel valued.

Located in the thriving community of Gwinnett County, GGC offers a rich cultural and social landscape that enhances the overall college experience. Our backdrop is a beautiful, modern 260-acre campus located just 30 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta. Our students and employees benefit from the close proximity to various local amenities, including shopping, dining, entertainment, and outdoor recreational opportunities. This vibrant community serves as an extension of our campus, providing a stimulating environment for personal and professional growth.

Join GGC and become part of a dynamic team that plays a pivotal role in shaping the lives and celebrating the achievements of our students. Together, let's make a positive impact and empower the next generation of leaders.

Job Summary

This position works collaboratively with GGC Advancement staff, Communications, Financial Aid, Facilities, as well as with external agencies and vendors to grow and execute a comprehensive Stewardship program. The Assistant Director drives programming to ensure that donors to GGC are properly acknowledged, communicated with, and stewarded.

This position provides key operational support toward Advancement's strategic priorities of building a culture of philanthropy and raising the visibility of Georgia Gwinnett College among current and prospective donors and alumni. This position plays a pivotal role in managing donor communications, publications, correspondence, and events.

The Assistant Director of Stewardship reports directly to the Executive Director of Advancement Services.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive stewardship program; produce annual stewardship collateral including stewardship reports, annual donor and grant reports, honor rolls, and alike; maintain established naming standards and guidelines for campaign and other related giving priorities; and focus on ensuring policies, protocols, and systems to achieve optimal experience for all donors.
Manage a small portfolio of established donors, making regular visits and calls to them.
Lead the efforts for new donor welcome packets, Thank View software utilization and work closely with development staff on moves management, as it relates to stewardship.
Maintain and grow the gift acknowledgement process, coordinating thank you notes from other campus units, and collaborate with Development team to create and execute specialty acknowledgements and stewardship for various donor programs and groups.
Lead and develop donor events to include gala, scholarship reception, annual giving events and additional donor activities as appropriate, assisting with planning and staff events as requested, support Advancement events across the division as requested.
Work with Financial Aid to administer the college¿s scholarship program, serving as the lead for Advancement and in collaboration with GGC Foundation staff: maintain scholarship fund and donor information within relevant data systems; work directly with student beneficiaries, including securing thank you notes; and prepare students for event attendance, participation in videos / fundraising campaigns, public speaking opportunities, and meetings with donors.
Support the maintenance of donor recognition societies, selection and delivery of recognition items.
Partner with other units to provide content for regular magazine features, web profiles, news releases, and special announcements featuring donors and gifts. Provide communications support for alumni and annual giving activities.
Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

4 Year / Bachelor's degree in a related field.
Three or more years of experience in in advancement/development, preferably in a higher education setting.

Preferred Qualifications

Graduate Degree Master's degree desirable
Experience using Blackbaud products or other relational database and e-communications platforms.
Experience tracking projects in a project management system such as ClickUp, Slack, or MS Project

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Demonstrated ability to take a project from conception to completion.
Excellent writing skills and project management skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with various groups of people.
Ability to juggle multiple competing priorities while meeting deadlines.
High-level attention to detail.
Proficiency in MS Office applications, internet searching, and social media
Requires periodic work outside normal business hours to support events and activities

USG Core Values

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.

Conditions of Employment

Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States and proof of eligibility will be contemporaneously required upon acceptance of an employment offer. Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC). Eligibility of employment is determined by GGC in its sole discretion, and includes but is not limited to confirmation of 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 subject to the applicable federal laws, state laws, 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Gwinnett College is an equal employment, equal access, equal educational opportunity, and affirmative action institution. GGC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sex (including pregnancy or childbirth), veteran status or military status, genetic information, or disability in employment or admission or access to its programs and activities, as required by Title IX. Inquiries including anyone who feels they have been discriminated against should contact the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX compliance and direct concerns to the GGC Title IX Coordinator, Building B, Suite 3700, titleix@ggc.edu or (678) 407-5085.

For individuals requiring disability-related accommodations for participation in any event including the application, interview process, or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact HR Payroll and Benefits at (678) 407.5054 or email benefits@ggc.edu.

Background Check

Position of Trust + Education

Other Information

Due to the volume of applications, applicants may not receive a reply from the College unless an applicant is selected for an interview. Review of applications will continue until positions are filled. Georgia is an open records state.

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