Senior Affinity Engagement Lead — Flexible Hours

North Carolina State University; North Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

FSA

Retirement programs

Disability plans

Life insurance

Paid time off & leave

12 holidays

Tuition & academic assistance

Wellness programs

Childcare benefits

Wellness membership

Job summary

North Carolina State University is seeking a Senior Affinity Engagement Manager in Raleigh to lead volunteer engagement programs for alumni and friends within the AEAG unit. You will design, implement and evaluate initiatives that foster community, participation and philanthropic support across NC State.

The role reports to a director of volunteer engagement and requires coordinating with campus partners, managing a diverse portfolio of constituents, and guiding affinity networks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and three years of experience in the area of assignment, of which at least one is supervisory or in a lead-worker capacity; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Experience in alumni, student or constituent affairs, program development, including planning and executing activities and events for student and/or alumni audiences.
• Exceptional communication and collaborative skills.
• Strong organizational skills and volunteer management skills.
• Ability to effectively interact with students, alumni, donors, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to work nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement volunteer engagement strategies and programming that integrate communication, experiences, and philanthropic objectives in collaboration with University Advancement, colleges, and campus partners to achieve established goals and performance metrics.
• Promote a comprehensive understanding of the University’s mission and priorities while strengthening engagement and fostering positive, productive relationships among and across volunteer communities.
• Engage constituents through strategic and consistent communication using digital, print, and social media; exceptional customer service; and meaningful opportunities for volunteerism, service, personal and professional development, and events.
• Collaborate with development colleagues to increase philanthropic support from alumni by identifying and qualifying prospects for annual, major, and principal gifts, and referring prospective donors to campus gift officers as appropriate.
• Identify, recruit, cultivate, and steward volunteer leaders to support university initiatives and programs.
• Provide guidance and strategic counsel to volunteer leaders in planning and implementing social, educational, philanthropic, and community service initiatives.
• Manage budgets for assigned volunteer communities and conduct regular analysis and reporting to evaluate effectiveness, impact, and return on investment.

Skills

Exceptional communication

Collaborative skills

Strong organizational skills

Volunteer management

Education

Bachelor’s degree and three years of related experience

Job description

North Carolina State University is seeking a Senior Affinity Engagement Manager in Raleigh to lead volunteer engagement programs for alumni and friends within the AEAG unit. You will design, implement and evaluate initiatives that foster community, participation and philanthropic support across NC State.

The role reports to a director of volunteer engagement and requires coordinating with campus partners, managing a diverse portfolio of constituents, and guiding affinity networks.