Georgia State University (GSU) is entering a defining moment of momentum, scale, and transformation. As one of the largest and most diverse universities in the nation, GSU has become a model for what student success can look like when innovation meets intention. Through data-informed practices, expansive academic offerings across seven campuses, and a steadfast commitment to inclusion, the University consistently demonstrates how higher education can catalyze opportunity for students from every background. Its national reputation for student achievement, research growth, and community impact continues to accelerate, shaping a dynamic ecosystem in the heart of Atlanta.
GSU’s influence extends far beyond its 100-plus-acre footprint. Serving 53,000 students from 155 countries, the University is an engine for regional mobility and economic vitality, generating more than $3.2 billion annually in metro Atlanta. With robust research activity, a vibrant Division I athletics program, partnerships with Fortune 500 companies, and a powerful alumni network that largely remains in the region, GSU exemplifies the energy, ambition, and ingenuity of the city it calls home.
The Opportunity
Georgia State University invites an experienced and visionary advancement leader to serve as the Associate Vice President for Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving. Reporting to the President of the Georgia State University Foundation and Vice President for University Advancement, the AVP will shape and lead a unified, modern strategy for deepening alumni relationships and expanding a culture of philanthropy across a diverse community of more than 304,000 alumni.
This is a moment of tremendous institutional acceleration as GSU prepares for an ambitious comprehensive campaign. The AVP will design and implement a forward-thinking engagement and annual giving strategy that harnesses analytics, storytelling, segmentation, and volunteer leadership to elevate participation and philanthropic investment. This individual will lead an evolving team, build collaboration across academic and administrative units, and ensure that alumni engagement becomes a key driver of campaign visibility and long-term institutional success.
With strong leadership support, a collaborative advancement structure, and a mission centered on access and achievement, the next AVP will play a pivotal role in shaping how alumni and donors experience Georgia State. The opportunity calls for a strategic builder, a skilled manager, and an inspiring communicator. This is someone who sees the potential of a diverse, rapidly growing alumni base and can translate that potential into enduring partnership, generosity, and pride.
