Assistant Director of Alumni Programs
About The Position
The UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School is seeking an Assistant Director of Alumni Programs to be a part of a successful and dynamic Advancement team and assist in the overall development goals of the School. Reporting to the Executive Director, Leadership Giving and Engagement, this position is the frontline liaison with 100 Women at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, a unique network of alumni, friends, and external partners. The Assistant Director of Alumni Programs will be primarily focused on directly soliciting and tracking giving related to 100 Women in Business and overseeing the School’s class connectors program. This role will require instruction, program development, management and support. It will be responsible for follow through and appropriate execution of initiatives for the benefit of the School. The Assistant Director will cultivate a culture of philanthropy among the 100 Women in Business program, supporting the growth and development of an alumni pipeline amongst the program. The Assistant Director will conduct visits and discovery calls on behalf of Advancement, passing leads on to the appropriate Directors of Development. The Assistant Director will recruit, train, and manage class connector volunteers to engage fellow alumni, encourage attendance at signature events and support the School’s fundraising and alumni relations efforts as appropriate.
Requirements
- Understanding of the basic principles and techniques of successful alumni engagement
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- A spirit of creativity
- Ability to handle multiple priorities
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to perform well under pressure and handle stress effectively
- Excellent computer and software skills
- Ability to work collegially and effectively as a member of UNC Kenan-Flagler and the larger UNC community
- Willingness to travel
- Willingness to work some nights and weekends
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a higher educational environment
Responsibilities
- Directly soliciting and tracking giving related to 100 Women in Business
- Overseeing the School’s class connectors program
- Instruction, program development, management and support
- Follow through and appropriate execution of initiatives for the benefit of the School
- Cultivate a culture of philanthropy among the 100 Women in Business program
- Supporting the growth and development of an alumni pipeline amongst the program
- Conduct visits and discovery calls on behalf of Advancement, passing leads on to the appropriate Directors of Development
- Recruit, train, and manage class connector volunteers to engage fellow alumni
- Encourage attendance at signature events
- Support the School’s fundraising and alumni relations efforts as appropriate
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
