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Associate Director, Alumni Engagement and Events

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Associate Director, Alumni Engagement and Events

Posting Details

POSTING INFORMATION

Internal Title

Associate Director, Alumni Engagement and Events

Position Type

Classified

Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration

Non-Faculty

Pay Band

6

Level

1

Department

Alumni Affairs

Job Purpose

The Associate Director of Alumni Engagement and Events directs campus-based programming and regular communications to engage current students, parents, faculty/staff, and approximately 100,000 alumni around the world in order to increase philanthropic support for the College.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and relevant experience in customer/constituent database management, customer service, customer relations, customer research, development, or other related field. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Experience with customer relational database, such as Raiser’s Edge, and large event planning, promotion, and execution required. Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn at a minimum). Must be detail oriented and have good communications skills, both orally and in writing. Must be professional, well organized, and have excellent phone skills.

Additional Comments Regarding Position

Must be able to work occasional evenings and weekends as requested for Alumni Association events.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

*Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.

All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu.

Salary

*$47,588 - $65,497

Posting Date

12/09/2025

Closing Date

01/09/2026

Benefits

  • Insurance: Health/Dental/Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Leave: Sick/Annual/Parental
  • Retirement
  • Long Term Disability
  • Paid Holidays
  • Free CARTA Bus Service
  • Employee Tuition Assistance Program (ETAP)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Full Benefits Package – Click Here

Open Until Filled

No

Posting Number

EEO Statement

The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of sex, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please visit eop.cofc.edu.

Quicklink for Posting

https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/17450

Job Duties

Job Duties

Activity

Directs creative programming and promotion to engage alumni and students in campus events, including Spring Alumni Weekend (3,000+ attendees), Homecoming (2,000+ attendees), CofC Day’s Campus Celebration (1,000+ attendees), CofC Ring Tradition and Ceremony (700 attendees), Alumni Association governance meetings (50 attendees, 4X per year), tailgates (2-4 x per year) and other events held on campus throughout the year.

Collaborates with the Alumni Affairs, Sr. Director, Alumni Engagement, and the IA Events team to supervise a campus events budget of approximately $500,000 and manages small and large-scale University Events that engage alumni and friends. Approves vendor contracts for event space, catering, lighting, A/V, signage, printed materials, security, portable restrooms, hotel room blocks, entertainment, and other requirements. Submits applications for insurance, alcohol licensing, and road closures. Recruits and coordinates volunteers as needed.

Essential or Marginal

Essential

Percent of Time

55

 

Activity

Develops and executes a schedule of regular, effective communications to engage alumni to demonstrate the talent and diversity of our alumni population and the value of a CofC degree. Oversees production, distribution, and/or posting of the monthly Class Notes and Cougar Tales e-newsletter emails, social media posts, submissions for CofC Magazine, and the annual Alumni Association President’s Report email (July). Collaborates with Annual Giving and IA Marketing to promote fundraising campaigns, ticket sales, and participation in campus events. Coordinates with IA leaders to administer an “Alumni Survey” as needed to better inform engagement and fundraising. Reviews and updates the Alumni Association and event websites as needed.

Essential or Marginal

Essential

Percent of Time

35

 

Activity

Plans and executes logistics for the Alumni Association’s Board of Directors governance and social meetings, Nominating Committee meetings, Awards Committee meetings, and various task force and ad hoc meetings. Serves as committee liaison for one of three standing committees of the Alumni Association.

Essential or Marginal

Essential

Percent of Time

10