Alumni Engagement Lead - Events & Volunteer Programs

University of North Carolina; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Charlotte is seeking an Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement to lead and expand alumni programs, events, and volunteer initiatives. You will work with colleges and university staff to deepen alumni involvement and philanthropic support.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Alumni Engagement, you will partner with the Career Center, Athletics, Admissions, Colleges, and University Communications to engage alumni and strengthen connections with the University.

Qualifications

• Experience planning alumni events and coordinating volunteers.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Familiarity with higher education or advancement settings.
• Ability to work independently and across teams.
• Experience tracking engagement and using data to inform strategy.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage alumni events, networking programs, and volunteer opportunities with college leadership and university staff.
• Build relationships with alumni and internal partners.
• Collaborate with development officers, Career Center, Athletics, Admissions, Colleges, University Communications and other campus partners.
• Support engagement strategies within initiatives like Niner Nation Week, Gives, and Serves.
• Track engagement and reporting needs.
• Promote events, volunteer opportunities, and alumni stories through communications.
• Represent the alumni team at events.
• Conduct monthly one-on-one meetings with alumni to deepen involvement; some evenings/weekends may be required.

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication

Volunteer coordination

Event management

Higher education experience

Data-driven strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree with 2 years of required experience

Job description

UNC Charlotte is seeking an Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement to lead and expand alumni programs, events, and volunteer initiatives. You will work with colleges and university staff to deepen alumni involvement and philanthropic support.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Alumni Engagement, you will partner with the Career Center, Athletics, Admissions, Colleges, and University Communications to engage alumni and strengthen connections with the University.