Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement

UNC Charlotte; 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

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

• The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report.
• The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
• Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.

8:00 am – 5:00 pm; Monday – Friday, flexibility available and some nights, weekends for alumni events.

Hours per week 40

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Exempt

Division

Division University Advancement

Department

Department Alumni Engagement (Adm)

Work Location

Work Location Harris Alumni Center

Salary Range

Salary Range $55,000 - $60,000

Primary Purpose of Department

The Office of Alumni Engagement’s primary purpose is to develop, coordinate, and promote programs for our alumni to keep them connected and involved with UNC Charlotte and one another. To serve UNC Charlotte alumni and students in order to strengthen connections and encourage involvement with the institution. The Office of Alumni Engagement is within the division of University Advancement.

Primary Purpose of Position

Reporting to the Senior Director of Alumni Engagement, the Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement plays a critical role in connecting alumni to colleges and campus partners through strategic programming, volunteer engagement, and collaborative partnerships. The role develops and executes comprehensive alumni engagement and volunteer stewardship initiatives that enhance alumni participation, increase volunteerism, and encourage philanthropic support in alignment with institutional goals.

Summary of Position Responsibilities

• Plan and manage alumni events, networking programs, and volunteer opportunities in partnership with college leadership and university staff.
• Responsible for building relationships with alumni and internal partners.
• This position will collaborate with development officers, the University Career Center, Athletics, Admissions, Colleges, University Communications, and other campus partners to engage alumni.
• This position plays a key role in supporting engagement strategies within University-wide initiatives, including Niner Nation Week, Niner Nation Gives, and Niner Nation Serves.
• Track engagement and support reporting needs.
• Collaborate on communications to promote events, volunteer opportunities, and alumni stories.
• Represent the alumni team at events.
• This position will conduct monthly one-on-one meetings with alumni to deepen awareness about involvement opportunities and strengthen their connection with the University.
• Some evening or weekend work may be required for events.
• Other duties as assigned by the Associate Vice Chancellor of Alumni Engagement and/or Senior Director of Alumni Engagement.
• At least 2 years of experience in program or event management, alumni relations, volunteer coordination, or a related field.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Experience coordinating volunteers and managing events.
• Familiarity with higher education or advancement settings.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively across teams.
• Experience with tracking engagement and using data to inform strategy.

Necessary Certifications/Licenses

• N/A

Preferred Certifications/Licenses

• N/A

Special Notes to Applicants

• The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report.
• The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
• Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.

If time-limited please indicate appointment end date

Contact Information

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • UNC Charlotte Website
  • HERC Job Board
  • Inside Higher Education
  • Mitratech Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork)
  • Another Website
  • Agency Referral
  • Advertisement/Publication
  • Personal Referral
  • Other
• Where did you learn about this posting?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Do you have a bachelor's degree and at least two years of experience in program or event management, alumni relations, volunteer coordination, or a related field? Or an Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
  • Bachelor's Degree with 2 years of required experience
  • Associate Degree with 4 years of required experience
  • High School Diploma/GED and 6 years of required experience
  • None of the above

Required Documents

• Resume / Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
• Contact Information for References

Optional Documents

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