Associate Director of Affinity Engagement
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General Information
Position Number 000350
Vacancy Open to All Candidates
Working Title Associate Director of Affinity Engagement
Position Designation EHRA Non-Faculty
Employment Type Permanent - Full-time
Months per Year 12
Work Schedule 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; Monday – Friday; evenings and weekends as needed. This position is eligible for one day of telework with the supervisor's approval.
Hours per week 40
FLSA Status Exempt
Division University Advancement
Department Alumni Engagement (Adm)
Work Location Harris Alumni Center
Salary Range $60,000 - $68,000
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 Associate Director of Affinity Networks, the Associate Director of Alumni Engagement is responsible for managing affinity-based alumni events and programs. Affinity-based events and programs are defined as events or programs organized by and for groups of alumni with a shared interest or experience. Events may be in person on or off campus, as well as virtual. Affinity examples include, but are not limited to, geographic location, corporate affiliation, student organization affiliation, and professional industry. The position is responsible for managing volunteers and committees working on specific programs or events. This position will strategically develop programs, activities, and communications to connect, serve, and engage alumni within various affinities. This position will respond to alumni inquiries and proactively identify alumni groups to engage.
As part of a university-wide corporate engagement strategy, this position
will support the Senior Associate Director of Affinity Networks to create
and execute engagement opportunities for alumni working within key
Charlotte area corporations.
This position is responsible for developing and executing a strategy for
growing engagement among alumni affiliated with Greek student
organizations. This will include data collection and management processes
related to student organization involvement.
This position plays a key role in managing the corporate and Greek
engagement strategies within University-wide initiatives, including Niner
Nation Week, Niner Nation Gives, and Niner Nation Serves.
This position is also responsible for serving as the Alumni Engagement
liaison with the Athletics department and will manage athletics-related
events such as watch parties, away game tailgates, and conference
tournament 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.
Other duties as assigned by the Associate Vice Chancellor of Alumni
Engagement, Director of Alumni Engagement Programming, and/or Senior
Associate Director of Alumni Networks.
This position will collaborate with development officers, the University
Career Center, Athletics, Admissions, University Communications, the
Director of Corporate Engagement and Strategic Sponsorships, and other
campus partners to engage alumni.
This position includes significant night and weekend obligations related
to volunteer meetings and network events.
Summary of Position Responsibilities Program Management
The Associate Director of Alumni Engagement is responsible for managing
affinity-based alumni events and programs. Affinity-based events and
programs are defined as events or programs organized by and for groups of
alumni with a shared interest or experience. Events may be in person, on
or off campus, as well as virtual. Affinity examples include, but are not
limited to, geographic location, corporate affiliation, student
organization affiliation, and professional industry. This position will
strategically develop programs, activities and communications to connect,
serve and engage alumni within various affinities.
As part of a university-wide corporate engagement strategy, this position
will support the Senior Associate Director of Affinity Networks to create
and execute engagement opportunities for alumni working within key
Charlotte area corporations.
This position will be responsible for building engagement strategies with
Greek alumni chapters and Greek-affiliated alumni to build relationships
and channels for exchanging data and creating opportunities for
engagement. This position will also work to identify and provide campus
resources and guidance for their annual events.
This position is also responsible for serving as the Alumni Engagement
liaison with the Athletics department and will manage athletics-related
events such as watch parties, away game tailgates, and conference
tournament events.
The Associate Director will collaborate with the Alumni Communications
Specialist to ensure that the communications and marketing initiatives are
aligned and successfully coordinated with their programming area. The
position will work with the specialist to develop a yearly communications
plan.
Volunteer Management
The position is responsible for managing volunteers and committees working
on specific programs or events, such as corporate engagement activities,
Greek organization alumni gatherings, regional gatherings, athletic watch
parties, away game tailgates, and other affinity-based events. This
position will respond to alumni inquiries and proactively identify alumni
groups to engage.
Fundraising
Work with volunteer boards to reach 100% giving by members during each
fiscal year. This may require creating and sending letters and/or email
solicitations and direct verbal asks.
Other Work Responsibilities
This position will conduct monthly one-on-one meetings with alumni to
deepen awareness about involvement opportunities and strengthen their
connection with the University. Associate Director will be responsible for
developing and managing a budget for their area of oversight.
Associate Director will exercise sound judgment in selecting event venues
and vendors. The position will assess vendors and venues from a risk
management perspective in order to ensure that the university's safety
standards are met.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education/Experience
Bachelor's degree and three years of experience in alumni engagement,
event planning, volunteer management, or a closely related field; or
Equivalent combination of training and experience.
All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Experience working in alumni engagement or higher education is a plus.
Volunteer management experience is highly desirable.
Capable of managing competing priorities and multiple deadlines, and
seeing projects through from beginning to end.
The ability to travel and participate in evening and weekend activities.
The ability to authentically and enthusiastically represent the mission,
vision, and values of UNC Charlotte and contribute to its diverse and
inclusive campus culture as a strong and compelling advocate.
Necessary Certifications/Licenses
None required
Preferred Certifications/Licenses
None required
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.
UNC Charlotte Benefits Information:
https: // hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/
Posting Open Date 07/23/2026
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Open Until Filled Yes
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Do you have a bachelor's degree and three years of experience in alumni engagement, event planning, volunteer management, or a closely related field, or Equivalent combination of training and experience? All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Yes, at least a bachelor's degree and three years of experience in alumni engagement, event planning, volunteer management, or a closely related field
Yes, an associate's degree and five years of experience in alumni engagement, event planning, volunteer management, or a closely related field
Yes, a high school diploma/GED and seven years of experience in alumni engagement, event planning, volunteer management, or a closely related field
No
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