Associate Director of Advancement and Alumni Services

Emory University

Advancement leader managing alumni engagement, prospect development, and fundraising operations for Emory University’s Woodruff Health Sciences Center. Hybrid role supporting physicians, researchers, clinicians, and fundraisers.

Posted 8/21/2026full-timeAtlanta • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management and advancement program development, with strong capabilities in data management, communication, and relationship building. Proficient in utilizing CRM systems and Microsoft Office Suite to support fundraising and engagement initiatives.

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Project ManagementMicrosoft Office SuiteCRM SystemsData ManagementFundraising Experience

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementData ManagementFundraisingDatabase SoftwareCRM Systems

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Industry Keywords

AdvancementAlumni EngagementNon-ProfitHealthcare TerminologyConfidentiality

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Guide operational aspects of an advancement and alumni engagement program within a school or unit
Develop program plans and objectives with departments and colleagues
Leverage relationships across the school/unit and central service units to improve communication, collaboration, and understanding of advancement processes
Create briefings, reports, letters, and other materials
Manage multiple projects supporting engagement or fundraising goals
Determine how data is collected and routed for report updates and ensure appropriate processing
Provide administrative, event, or technical support as needed
Administer budgets as needed
Manage relationships and service agreements with outside vendors and internal customers as needed
Assist with development, facilitation, or management of fundraising efforts and program objectives
Generate and curate targeted grateful patient prospect lists using patient prospecting tools
Ensure data integrity by preventing duplicate prospect identification, review, or assignment
Track fundraiser feedback and clinician-identified prospects and share information with Pipeline Development for portfolio assignment
Refine prospect list criteria and workflows based on stakeholder feedback
Represent the department or serve as primary contact across departments and the University
Report to the Executive Director, Advancement and Alumni Services – Woodruff Health Sciences Center

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree and three years of experience in an office setting, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Experience in project management
Advanced knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite
Experience with database and project management software
Experience with CRM systems
Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively
Strong organizational, written, verbal communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
Prior experience in advancement, fundraising, non-profit, medical settings and/or healthcare terminology preferred
Professionalism and commitment to confidentiality, sound judgment, and discretion
Must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule
Residency in the state of Georgia required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunity to work from home regularly
Hybrid work arrangement
Equal opportunity employment
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities