Company Profile
Emory University
Company Overview
About Development & Alumni Relations
DAR’s mission is to develop meaningful, enduring relationships that result in advocacy and philanthropic support for Emory University.
A division of 240+ team members, 140 of whom provide central development support to Emory, and another 100 team members focused on alumni and constituent engagement and philanthropy for Emory’s schools and units and
Emory Healthcare.
Over the past seven years Emory has raised approximately $250 million annually in gifts and commitments from 149,000 alumni, friends, and grateful patients.
A vibrant work environment committed to facilitating philanthropic support to better equip the university and its medical centers to serve local and larger communities, bolstering teaching and research, transforming physical and
academic landscapes, and enhancing the student experience.
Company History
Emory employees are part of a community that values diversity, education, training, and personal development. Creativity is valued, and innovative ideas are rewarded. We invite you to share in a unique culture of education, research, and health care.
Located just 15 minutes from downtown Atlanta in the tree-lined suburban neighborhood of Druid Hills, Emory University is positioned along the Clifton Corridor, where the U.S. Centers for Disease Control also resides.
Emory University, one of Atlanta's largest private employers, employs more than 11,000 staff and faculty to support the University's 11,300 students and its nine major academic divisions, numerous centers for advanced study, and a host of prestigious affiliated institutions.
Emory is among the top 20 universities in the country and is internationally recognized for its academics, groundbreaking research and technological advances with staff, faculty, and students, representing all regions of the United States and more than 100 foreign nations.
Founded by the Methodist Church in 1836, Emory University is currently led by President James W. Wagner. More information about Emory, its administration, academics, and campus community may be found at www.emory.edu.
Emory University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Georgia State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Emory University does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.
Benefits
Emory University offers a rich benefits package. Featured health benefits include a choice of two medical plans, dental, vision, and disability insurance, as well as wellness incentives that lower overall medical costs. Emory provides health coverage for legal spouses, same-sex domestic partners, and children. We also offer financial security benefits, flexible spending accounts, retirement plan options that include matching contributions from Emory, long-term care coverage, and legal services to employees.
Emory University employees enjoy special discounts for arts events, transportation, and fitness, as well as with numerous merchants. Staff may also take advantage of tuition reimbursement and courtesy scholarships, which are also available for spouses, same-sex domestic partners, and children of staff.
Emory also provides professional counseling, consultative, and educational services related to health, performance, and well-being for staff and their family members. Additional resources related to child care, adult caregiving, workplace flexibility, personal finance, fitness, nutrition, career counseling, and more are available. Detailed information may be found at http://www.hr.emory.edu/eu/benefits/index.html and http://www.worklife.emory.edu.