Associate Director of Affinity Engagement

Position Information

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 Affairs (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 Posting Close Date Open Until Filled Yes 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 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

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

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

Optional Documents