Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement

Position Information

General Information

Position Number 000355 Vacancy Open to All Candidates Working Title Assistant Director of Alumni 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, flexibility available and some nights, weekends for alumni events.

Hours per week 40 FLSA Status Exempt Division University Advancement Department Alumni Engagement (Adm) Work Location Harris Alumni Center 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.

Minimum Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 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.
• UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/

Posting Open Date 11/06/2026 Posting Close Date 11/20/2026 Open Until Filled No Proposed Hire Date 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

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

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

Optional Documents