ProgramAssist
Be Part of the Place Where Legends Are Made
The Division of Advancement at The University of Alabama is committed to supporting the University’s philanthropic goals and strategic priorities while building meaningful relationships with alumni and friends. Under the leadership of the Vice President for Advancement, the Division includes the offices of Advancement Services, Development, Planned Giving and the National Alumni Association.
Careers
The Prospect Research Analyst I – Assists in identifying and providing research information on individual, corporation, and foundation major gift prospects to assist individuals within and outside the University who conduct University advancement programs. This research is vital to successful advancement activities of the President, Vice President for University Advancement, Associate Vice President for Development, Deans, and Development Officers in the University’s colleges, schools, and other divisions.
Executive Assistant I – Provides administrative support for a Dean, Assistant/Associate Vice President, or position of comparable size, scope, and complexity. Performs complex and non-routine administrative tasks. Acts as liaison of the executive and their office. Drafts and sends communications on executive’s behalf. Manages the office of the executive to include supervision of office staff. Oversees maintenance of all files, records, and reports. Oversee and works on special projects.
Why Advancement
As the state’s flagship university, The University of Alabama is perpetually focused on being the best. After all, we are The Capstone of Higher Education.
Founded in 1831 as the state’s first public college, The University of Alabama is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research and service. We provide a creative, nurturing campus environment where our students learn from world-class faculty and are provided almost limitless resources for growth and success.
Philanthropy is the heartbeat for providing UA students and faculty a margin of excellence to discover, innovate and shape brighter futures. The Division of Advancement and its more than 100 staff members work cohesively to enhance this mission by engaging diverse constituencies, promoting UA and its accomplishments, raising private gift support and celebrating philanthropy.
The University has experienced incredible fundraising success during The Rising Tide 2.0 Capital Campaign, a 10-year, $1.8 billion effort transforming all areas of campus, from student scholarships to faculty research, facilities and athletics. The Rising Tide Capital Campaign was launched publicly in September 2021 and early 2024 reached its original $1.5 billion goal with more than two years left in the initial Campaign timeline. On March 1, 2024, UA announced The Rising Tide 2.0, a bold 20 percent increase in the Campaign’s goal that will further strengthen the foundation of support for future generations of UA students.
The Rising Tide 2.0 Capital Campaign is the most successful fundraising campaign for higher education in the history of the state of Alabama, and its impact across campus has been remarkable: over 1,000 new endowed scholarships, more than 60 new faculty endowments and in excess of 500,000 square feet of new campus facilities constructed. Additionally, the University finished back-to-back record fundraising years in fiscal years 2022 and 2023, each generating approximately $226 million.
As we continue our efforts to ensure success in this important period in the University’s history, there has never been a more exciting time to be part of the place Where Legends Are Made.
Why Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa was founded on December 3, 1819 and was named for Chief Tuskaloosa (which means “Black Warrior”). Located about 50 miles southwest of Birmingham, the City of Tuscaloosa has an estimated population of 101,113 (2018). A pillar of the educational infrastructure for the state, Tuscaloosa is home to The University of Alabama, Shelton State Community College and Stillman College. Several multi-national corporations, including Michelin Tires and Mercedes-Benz, have selected Tuscaloosa as a site for their manufacturing plants, establishing Tuscaloosa as a mainstay of the global economic community.
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Population: 101,113
Tuscaloosa is a one hour drive to Birmingham, Alabama
A four-and-a-half-hour drive to the beach in Gulf Shores, Alabama
A three-hour-and-fifty-minute drive to Nashville, Tennessee
A three-hour-and-six-minute drive to Atlanta, Georgia
48th Best College Towns in America by website Best College Reviews
5th Best Cities for Work-Life Balance by Personal Finance Site NerdWallet
9th Most Affordable Mid-Size Cities in the U.S. by Personal Finance Site NerdWallet
22nd In Small-City Growth from the Personal Finance Outlet WalletHub.com
Sister City, Northport, has been named one of the Top 100 Small Art Communities
Benefits
As part of the UA family, you will enjoy outstanding benefits and play an integral role in contributing to the atmosphere, diverse culture and traditions that make The University of Alabama a unique place to work. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes affordable medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending plans, generous paid time off, disability, employee assistance program, life insurance and superb retirement savings plans options.