Alumni Engagement Communications Lead

The University of North Carolina

Charlotte (NC)

On-site

USD 54,000 - 61,000

Full time

11 days ago
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Job summary

UNC Charlotte seeks an Alumni Communications Specialist to manage marketing and communications for the Office of Alumni Engagement. This role coordinates with University Communications to plan and execute alumni event communications and fundraising campaigns.

The position will lead email campaigns, craft tailored messaging, develop event communications, and guide interview questions for award recipients, with occasional travel and after-hours work as needed.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
  • Minimum of 2 years' experience in digital marketing, strategic communication campaign building, email marketing, and/or public relations.
  • Strong technical background with Google Suite, Canva, and Adobe Creative tools; familiarity with Cvent and Salesforce a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Create and distribute email communications as requested.
  • Develop and execute event and campaign-specific communication strategies for alumni engagement events.
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive communications plan that supports alumni engagement strategies.
  • Lead the interview process for award recipients and guide video production interviews.
  • Provide email communication support for university-wide engagement and fundraising campaigns.
  • Collaborate with Program Managers to tailor email marketing strategies and manage recipient lists to ensure accuracy.
  • Coordinate with University Communications to align alumni messaging with brand standards and goals.
  • Manage communication calendars and ensure timely drafting, approval, and deployment of all emails.
  • Draft remarks for leadership for high-profile events as needed.
  • Some weekends/evenings and occasional travel may be required.

Skills

Digital marketing
Strategic communication
Email marketing
Public relations
Google Suite
Canva
Adobe Creative

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Cvent
Salesforce
Monday.com
Canva
Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

UNC Charlotte seeks an Alumni Communications Specialist to manage marketing and communications for the Office of Alumni Engagement. This role coordinates with University Communications to plan and execute alumni event communications and fundraising campaigns.

The position will lead email campaigns, craft tailored messaging, develop event communications, and guide interview questions for award recipients, with occasional travel and after-hours work as needed.

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