Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement - 202895
Inside Higher Ed, Cullowhee, North Carolina, United States, 28723
Overview
Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement - 202895 Western Carolina University Department: Alumni Engagement Western Carolina University continues to rank highly on Forbes lists of best employers. For example:
2025 – Ranked 1st in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes Americas Best Employers by State 2024 – Top 8.5% on Forbes Americas Best Midsize Employers; ranked 34 of 400 across all industries 2023 – Top 20% on Forbes Americas Best Midsize Employers; ranked 97 of 500 2022 – 14th in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes Americas Best Employers by State Western Carolina University is the UNC system’s westernmost campus and has been consistently ranked among the top public regional institutions in the South. Employees have access to comprehensive benefits and programs for work/life balance. Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans; retirement plan contributions begin on eligibility date following election. Optional disability plans are available. Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; free group exercise classes, discounted campus recreation center membership, on-campus vaccines, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year. Paid parental leave is available after 12 months of continuous service. WCU offers training and development programs, certifications, workshops and conferences—many of which are free of charge.
Position Summary
The primary location of this position is on-site in Cullowhee, NC. This position is exempt from the State of North Carolina Human Resources Act (EHRA). Reporting to the Senior Director of Annual Giving and Engagement, the Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement strengthens alumni connections through leading engagement initiatives centered on the university’s academic colleges and affinity communities. This includes coordinating with Advancement and campus partners around communications and storytelling, volunteer involvement, giving opportunities, and events to promote meaningful alumni participation. This position supports college-based alumni engagement by developing partnerships with advancement, engagement, and communications to design and deliver strategies aligned with academic priorities. The role plans, promotes, and executes college-centered alumni events, programs, and recognition activities; supports affinity-based alumni communities through guidance, volunteer development, and engagement initiatives; and works with advancement partners to identify alumni prospects for volunteerism, leadership, and philanthropy. Responsibilities also include supporting giving campaigns and major alumni events, managing engagement portfolios, maintaining accurate engagement records, assessing outcomes and metrics for continuous improvement, and serving as liaison or support staff for designated Alumni Association committees.
Responsibilities
Lead engagement initiatives centered on the university’s academic colleges and affinity communities. Coordinate with Advancement and campus partners on communications, storytelling, volunteer involvement, giving opportunities, and events to promote alumni participation. Develop collaborative partnerships with advancement, engagement, and communications colleagues to design and deliver strategies aligned with academic priorities. Plan, promote, and execute college-centered alumni events, programs, and recognition activities. Support affinity-based alumni communities through strategic guidance, volunteer development, and engagement initiatives. Identify alumni prospects for volunteerism, leadership, and philanthropy in partnership with advancement. Support giving campaigns and major alumni events; manage assigned engagement portfolios. Maintain accurate engagement records; assess outcomes and metrics to inform continuous improvement. Serve as liaison or support staff for designated Alumni Association committees.
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Excellent communication and written skills, strong organizational abilities, attention to detail, strong customer relations, a solid work ethic, and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Able to work in the United States without immigration sponsorship. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of training and experience; degrees from appropriately accredited institutions.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with public relations, volunteer groups, event coordination, and Raiser's Edge.
Position Type
Permanent Full-Time
Special Instructions to Applicants
To be considered, you must apply online. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a candidate is selected for hire. Attach a cover letter, current resume and a list of references (including complete contact information) to complete the application. For questions and additional information, contact Stacey Miller at srmiller@email.wcu.edu or (828) 227-3048.
AA/EOE: Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, National Guard or veteran status, consistent with laws and policies. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process should call (828) 227-7218 or email jobs@email.wcu.edu.
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Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement - 202895 Western Carolina University Department: Alumni Engagement Western Carolina University continues to rank highly on Forbes lists of best employers. For example:
2025 – Ranked 1st in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes Americas Best Employers by State 2024 – Top 8.5% on Forbes Americas Best Midsize Employers; ranked 34 of 400 across all industries 2023 – Top 20% on Forbes Americas Best Midsize Employers; ranked 97 of 500 2022 – 14th in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes Americas Best Employers by State Western Carolina University is the UNC system’s westernmost campus and has been consistently ranked among the top public regional institutions in the South. Employees have access to comprehensive benefits and programs for work/life balance. Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans; retirement plan contributions begin on eligibility date following election. Optional disability plans are available. Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; free group exercise classes, discounted campus recreation center membership, on-campus vaccines, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year. Paid parental leave is available after 12 months of continuous service. WCU offers training and development programs, certifications, workshops and conferences—many of which are free of charge.
Position Summary
The primary location of this position is on-site in Cullowhee, NC. This position is exempt from the State of North Carolina Human Resources Act (EHRA). Reporting to the Senior Director of Annual Giving and Engagement, the Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement strengthens alumni connections through leading engagement initiatives centered on the university’s academic colleges and affinity communities. This includes coordinating with Advancement and campus partners around communications and storytelling, volunteer involvement, giving opportunities, and events to promote meaningful alumni participation. This position supports college-based alumni engagement by developing partnerships with advancement, engagement, and communications to design and deliver strategies aligned with academic priorities. The role plans, promotes, and executes college-centered alumni events, programs, and recognition activities; supports affinity-based alumni communities through guidance, volunteer development, and engagement initiatives; and works with advancement partners to identify alumni prospects for volunteerism, leadership, and philanthropy. Responsibilities also include supporting giving campaigns and major alumni events, managing engagement portfolios, maintaining accurate engagement records, assessing outcomes and metrics for continuous improvement, and serving as liaison or support staff for designated Alumni Association committees.
Responsibilities
Lead engagement initiatives centered on the university’s academic colleges and affinity communities. Coordinate with Advancement and campus partners on communications, storytelling, volunteer involvement, giving opportunities, and events to promote alumni participation. Develop collaborative partnerships with advancement, engagement, and communications colleagues to design and deliver strategies aligned with academic priorities. Plan, promote, and execute college-centered alumni events, programs, and recognition activities. Support affinity-based alumni communities through strategic guidance, volunteer development, and engagement initiatives. Identify alumni prospects for volunteerism, leadership, and philanthropy in partnership with advancement. Support giving campaigns and major alumni events; manage assigned engagement portfolios. Maintain accurate engagement records; assess outcomes and metrics to inform continuous improvement. Serve as liaison or support staff for designated Alumni Association committees.
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Excellent communication and written skills, strong organizational abilities, attention to detail, strong customer relations, a solid work ethic, and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Able to work in the United States without immigration sponsorship. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of training and experience; degrees from appropriately accredited institutions.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with public relations, volunteer groups, event coordination, and Raiser's Edge.
Position Type
Permanent Full-Time
Special Instructions to Applicants
To be considered, you must apply online. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a candidate is selected for hire. Attach a cover letter, current resume and a list of references (including complete contact information) to complete the application. For questions and additional information, contact Stacey Miller at srmiller@email.wcu.edu or (828) 227-3048.
AA/EOE: Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, National Guard or veteran status, consistent with laws and policies. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process should call (828) 227-7218 or email jobs@email.wcu.edu.
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