Alumni Development Coordinator

Alumni Development Coordinator

Salary

$39,764.00 - $73,576.00 Annually

Location

York County, SC

Job Type

FTE - Full-Time

Job Number

191926

Agency

York Technical College

Opening Date

08/19/2026

Closing Date

9/6/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Class Code:

CC20

Position Number:

61134883/021528

Normal Work Schedule:

Other

Normal Work Schedule (Other):

Monday - Friday (8:00 - 5:00)

Pay Grade

GEN08

Hiring Range - Min.

$45,300.00

Hiring Range - Max.

$61,100.00

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

Please apply online, taking care to complete the state application with all work history and education. Incomplete applications will be disqualified and will not be reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application.

Veteran Preference Statement

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

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Job Responsibilities

York Technical College, a member of the South Carolina Technical and Comprehensive Education System, is a public, two-year institution of higher education that offers a variety of associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates. Through maximizing student success, the College seeks to contribute to the economic growth and development of York, Lancaster, and Chester counties and of the State.

The Alumni Development Coordinator performs the following functions:

• Philanthropic Support - Plan, develop, and execute programs to engage, cultivate, and solicit alumni and community prospects to create an ongoing base of annual giving resources. Establish annual fund objectives, timelines, and multi-year goals. Effectively plan and coordinate annual fund campaigns and special events to engage alumni, college faculty, staff, students, and the community. Develop and maintain a portfolio of up to $5,000 donor prospects through the identification, engagement, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship process. Develop and execute Phonathon Program strategies; responsible for the recruiting, organizing, training, directing, and retaining of volunteers and student callers, to include training of effective annual fundraising methods. Work collaboratively with other College Advancement team members to support department initiatives and help attain and maximize Foundation and College goals.
• Alumni Engagement and Development Programs - Forms strong working relationships with internal and external constituents, college faculty and staff, and corporate partners who have high rates of employment for York Tech alumni. Coordinates career development and life-long learning programs for alumni. Responsible for recruiting and organizing alumni volunteers to create and maintain pathways for alumni participation that leads to alumni giving. Performs solicitation and discovery research on prospective and assigned alumni constituents. Develop and implement a comprehensive alumni and stewardship program through personal visits, events, appeals, correspondence, newsletters, and impact and stewardship reports. Monitor donor acquisition, recognition, engagement, and retention. Effectively plan and coordinate special events for special programs and projects as needed. Identify outstanding alumni worthy of college-wide and community recognition through the creation of an alumni awards program and development of standardized award nomination and review processes.
• Development and Alumni Communications - Responsible for aligning printed materials, website, and social and digital media with the York Tech Foundation and College Advancement plans for alumni, donor, and community relations. Work collaboratively with the Strategic Communications and Marketing Department to develop creative marketing and communication plans for alumni, development, and Foundation projects and events. Create reports, presentations, and other communications for leadership. Monitor industry trends and make recommendations for changes and enhancements. Develop and write proposals to public and private corporations and foundations through researching and compiling institutional information for projects requiring funding. Identify potential funding sources to align with existing and future College programs. Assist faculty and staff with the evaluation and development of proposal concepts. Monitor tracking reports of submitted proposals and donor activity.
• Special Events and Affinity partnerships - Plan and lead special events and fundraisers to support the mission of the College and the Foundation. Coordinate timelines, sponsorship levels, secure financial support, and assist in the development of marketing and solicitation materials. Coordinate events and programs to engage alumni, students, and community members to develop affinity building programs for the student ambassador, pre-alumni, and philanthropy clubs. Create benefits for alumni programs by identifying, developing, and securing affinity program partnerships.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• At least one year of experience with alumni/client relations, fundraising, special events planning, grant writing, non-profit development and/or advancement services

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with proposal development and grant writing
• At least two years of professional experience in higher education

Additional Comments

Applicants indicating degree(s) on the application may be required to provide unofficial copies of transcripts in the application process and official transcript upon hire.

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

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What is your highest level of education?

• Less than a twelfth grade education
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Associate Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or higher

02

Do you have at least one year of experience with alumni/client relations, fundraising, special events planning, grant writing, non-profit development and/or advancement services?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have experience with proposal development and/or grant writing?

• Yes
• No

04

Please briefly describe your experience in any of the following areas: alumni, donor, or client relations; fundraising; special event planning; grant writing; nonprofit development; or advancement services. Identify your role and the nature of your responsibilities. If you do not have relevant experience, enter "N/A." Responses that only refer reviewers to your résumé or application, such as "see résumé," are not acceptable and may result in disqualification.

Required Question

Employer State of South Carolina

Agency York Technical College Address 452 S. Anderson Road

Rock Hill, South Carolina, 29730

Phone 803-981-7183

The language used in this document does not create an employment contract between the employee and the agency. This document does not create any contractual rights or entitlements. The agency reserves the right to revise the content of this document, in whole or in part. No promises or assurances, whether written or oral, which are contrary to or inconsistent with the terms of this paragraph create any contract of employment.