Associate Director for Business and Donor Engagement

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.

Typical shift will be 8am-5pm Monday through Friday, some weekend and afterhours work may be needed.

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Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

The objectives of this position are to facilitate university-industry collaboration, and to attract private, corporate, and foundation support for academic and research programs in Computing, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. The position will be based in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences and aims to cultivate long-term, holistic partnerships with individuals, organizations, and companies by aligning college resources with business goals to help expand mutually positive impact.

The Associate Director for Business Engagement will foster new, significant, long-term partnerships with individuals, industry and industry-connected philanthropic foundations. This position will work externally with individuals and industry representatives to identify meaningful opportunities for corporate, foundation, and philanthropic investment, support, and collaboration, while maintaining strong internal relationships with university faculty, staff, and administrators. The Associate Director also acts as an initial point of contact for companies seeking to establish a partnership with programs in Computing, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, and will actively and continually scan the business community to identify new leads for corporate partnership, collaboration, and investment. The Associate Director for Business and Donor Engagement dual reports to the Senior Director of Development and the Associate Dean for Research, Scholarship and Partnership. This position will also liaise with the UGA Office of Business Engagement as well as other central offices and departments as needed.

5-7 years of professional experience, preferably in a role(s) that focused on philanthropy, research & development, sales, business development, or economic development.

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 your 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.

Relationship Management and Business Development for Computing, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence