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Program Management
The Assistant Director of Affinity 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, 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 is responsible for creating engagement opportunities for alumni working within key Charlotte area corporations, including but not limited to Bank of America, Truist, Ally and
TIAA. Engagement opportunities may range from casual social gatherings to professional development activities to alumni networks.
The position is also responsible for serving as the Alumni Engagement liaison with the Athletics department and will support athletics-related events such as watch parties and conference tournament events.
The Assistant 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. Position will work with the specialist to develop a yearly communications plan.
Volunteer Management
The Assistant Director will serve as primary volunteer manager of corporate-based alumni networks including but not limited to the Bank of America Alumni Network, Truist Alumni Network, Charlotte Ally Alumni Network and
UNC Charlotte Alumni Campus Employees (
ACE) Network.
The position is responsible for managing volunteers and committees working on specific programs or events, such as Greek organization alumni gatherings, regional gatherings, athletic watch parties 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 letter and/or email solicitations and direct verbal asks.
Other Work Responsibilities
- Assistant Director will be responsible for developing and managing a budget for their area of oversight.
- Assistant 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.
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University of North Carolina Charlotte
Apr 26, 2025