Associate Director, EPOMBA Alumni Engagement & Rankings

Associate Director, EPOMBA Alumni Engagement & Rankings Position Summary: The Executive, Professional and Online EPOMBA Program office seeks an Associate Director of EPOMBA Alumni Engagement & Rankings to lead a high‑impact function at the intersection of alumni relations, data strategy, and global rankings performance. This role builds lifelong relationships with EPOMBA graduates while designing and executing a data‑driven strategy that strengthens the school’s position in leading EPOMBA rankings (Financial Times, QS, U.S. News & World Report, Bloomberg Businessweek). This is a highly visible, cross‑functional leadership role that connects alumni engagement directly to institutional reputation, requiring both strategic thinking and operational excellence. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies: Ability to lead cross‑functional initiatives and manage complex projects. Strong analytical skills with experience working with large datasets and reporting tools. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Knowledge of EPOMBA rankings methodologies (Financial Times, QS, U.S. News, Bloomberg). Knowledge of CRM systems (e.g., GAIL, SLATE) and analytics tools (Tableau, Power BI). Duties / Responsibilities Alumni Engagement Strategy & Leadership Design and lead a comprehensive EPOMBA alumni engagement strategy. Oversee alumni communications, digital platforms, and engagement campaigns to drive participation and connection. Build and support regional alumni chapters and volunteer leadership structures. Serve as a point of contact for alumni relations within the EPOMBA program. Percentage of time: 25% Rankings Strategy & Execution Own end‑to‑end coordination of EPOMBA rankings submissions, with a focus on alumni‑driven metrics. Develop and execute strategies to improve survey response rates, data quality, and alumni participation. Translate rankings methodologies into actionable engagement and data collection plans. Partner across EPOMBA to align rankings strategy with program priorities. Percentage of time: 25% Alumni Data & Analytics Lead the design and administration of alumni surveys capturing career outcomes, satisfaction, and program impact. Oversee data integrity across CRM systems, survey tools, and reporting platforms. Build dashboards and reports tracking key rankings metrics (salary growth, career progression, alumni satisfaction). Generate insights and recommendations to inform program improvements and rankings positioning. Percentage of time: 20% Events & Programming Oversight Oversee the planning and execution of high‑impact alumni events (reunions, networking, thought leadership). Ensure programming aligns with engagement and data collection goals. Evaluate event effectiveness using participation and feedback data. Percentage of time: 20% Cross‑Functional Leadership Collaborate closely with EPOMBA Career Management to track employment outcomes and alumni career trajectories. Partner with Institutional Research on data governance and reporting standards. Work with TDAR to align engagement with fundraising strategies. Coordinate with Marketing & Communications to amplify alumni success stories. Percentage of time: 10% Posting Details Posting Number: S15476P. Department: Terry‑Exec/Prof MBA. Employment Type: Employee. Benefits: Eligible. Salary: $58,000 + commensurate with experience. EEO Policy Statement The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (View email address on click.appcast.io). Contact Information Recruitment contact: Susan Brown – View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Georgia