Assistant Director of Affinity Networks
The University of North Carolina, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Special Instructions
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. This position is for UNC Charlotte Permanent employees only. * Please do not apply for this position if you are not a current UNC Charlotte Permanent or Temporary employee. Your application will not be considered.
Position Information General Information
Position Number
000352
Vacancy Open to
UNC Charlotte Employees Only
Working Title
Assistant Director of Affinity Networks
Position Designation
EHRA Non-Faculty
Employment Type
Permanent - Full-time
Months per Year
12
Work Schedule
8:30 am – 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours required, as necessary. Position is onsite; telework eligible 1 day per week
Hours per week
40
FLSA Status
Exempt
Division
University Advancement
Department
Work Location
Harris Alumni Center
Salary Range
$58,000 - $60,000
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. The Office of Alumni Engagement serves 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 The Assistant Director of Affinity Networks is responsible for managing alumni affinity chapters and networks which are defined as groups of alumni who share common interests and experiences. The position is responsible for managing volunteer boards and strategically developing programs, activities and communications to connect, serve and engage alumni within each affinity chapter or network. The Assistant Director of Affinity Networks is responsible for the creation and management of additional networks aligned with the priorities of the Office of Alumni Engagement.
The position is also responsible for providing events and programs for communities that may not have a formal affinity chapter or network.
Summary of Position Responsibilities
Lead the effort to identify, recruit, onboard, train, and engage a volunteer board/committee for each affinity chapter and network under their management.
Partner with volunteer board leadership to set yearly program calendar and goals.
Partner with volunteer board leadership to develop meeting agendas and execute programs and initiatives created to engage and connect alumni with each other and the university.
Develop events and programs to engage alumni with shared interests and experiences who may not be members of an established network or chapter.
Develop and manage budgets for each of the affinity networks, together with the Director of Alumni Engagement Programming.
Identify alumni with inclination to deepen their engagement with the university. Conduct monthly one-on-one meetings with alumni to provide 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 Associate Director of Alumni Networks.
This position includes significant night and weekend obligations related to volunteer meetings and network events.
2-3 years of experience working in alumni engagement or a closely related field.
Experience with volunteer management and event planning.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Strong collaborative skills and ability to work effectively as a team member.
A high degree of energy, creativity, and initiative.
Ability to interact with high level individuals, maintaining a high level of professionalism, judgment, and confidentiality.
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.
Necessary Certifications/Licenses Preferred Certifications/Licenses
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.
This position is for UNC Charlotte Permanent employees only.
* Please do not apply for this position if you are not a current UNC Charlotte Permanent or Temporary employee. Your application will not be considered.
Posting Open Date 02/12/2026
Posting Close Date 02/19/2026
Open Until Filled No
Proposed Hire Date 03/02/2026
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
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)
* This posting is for UNC Charlotte employees only. Are you a current UNC Charlotte, permanent part-time, full-time or temporary employee? Yes
No
* Do you have a bachelor's degree? Yes
No
* Do you have at least 2-3 years of experience working in alumni engagement or a closely related field? Yes - I have at least 2-3 years of experience working in alumni engagement or a closely related field.
No - I do not have at least 2 years of experience working in alumni engagement or a closely related field.
* Do you have experience with volunteer management and event planning? Yes - I have experience with volunteer management and event planning
No - I do not have both volunteer management and event planning experience
Required Documents
Resume / Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
Contact Information for References
Optional Documents
9201 University City BlvdCharlotte, NC 28223
#J-18808-Ljbffr
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. This position is for UNC Charlotte Permanent employees only. * Please do not apply for this position if you are not a current UNC Charlotte Permanent or Temporary employee. Your application will not be considered.
Position Information General Information
Position Number
000352
Vacancy Open to
UNC Charlotte Employees Only
Working Title
Assistant Director of Affinity Networks
Position Designation
EHRA Non-Faculty
Employment Type
Permanent - Full-time
Months per Year
12
Work Schedule
8:30 am – 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours required, as necessary. Position is onsite; telework eligible 1 day per week
Hours per week
40
FLSA Status
Exempt
Division
University Advancement
Department
Work Location
Harris Alumni Center
Salary Range
$58,000 - $60,000
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. The Office of Alumni Engagement serves 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 The Assistant Director of Affinity Networks is responsible for managing alumni affinity chapters and networks which are defined as groups of alumni who share common interests and experiences. The position is responsible for managing volunteer boards and strategically developing programs, activities and communications to connect, serve and engage alumni within each affinity chapter or network. The Assistant Director of Affinity Networks is responsible for the creation and management of additional networks aligned with the priorities of the Office of Alumni Engagement.
The position is also responsible for providing events and programs for communities that may not have a formal affinity chapter or network.
Summary of Position Responsibilities
Lead the effort to identify, recruit, onboard, train, and engage a volunteer board/committee for each affinity chapter and network under their management.
Partner with volunteer board leadership to set yearly program calendar and goals.
Partner with volunteer board leadership to develop meeting agendas and execute programs and initiatives created to engage and connect alumni with each other and the university.
Develop events and programs to engage alumni with shared interests and experiences who may not be members of an established network or chapter.
Develop and manage budgets for each of the affinity networks, together with the Director of Alumni Engagement Programming.
Identify alumni with inclination to deepen their engagement with the university. Conduct monthly one-on-one meetings with alumni to provide 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 Associate Director of Alumni Networks.
This position includes significant night and weekend obligations related to volunteer meetings and network events.
2-3 years of experience working in alumni engagement or a closely related field.
Experience with volunteer management and event planning.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Strong collaborative skills and ability to work effectively as a team member.
A high degree of energy, creativity, and initiative.
Ability to interact with high level individuals, maintaining a high level of professionalism, judgment, and confidentiality.
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.
Necessary Certifications/Licenses Preferred Certifications/Licenses
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.
This position is for UNC Charlotte Permanent employees only.
* Please do not apply for this position if you are not a current UNC Charlotte Permanent or Temporary employee. Your application will not be considered.
Posting Open Date 02/12/2026
Posting Close Date 02/19/2026
Open Until Filled No
Proposed Hire Date 03/02/2026
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
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)
* This posting is for UNC Charlotte employees only. Are you a current UNC Charlotte, permanent part-time, full-time or temporary employee? Yes
No
* Do you have a bachelor's degree? Yes
No
* Do you have at least 2-3 years of experience working in alumni engagement or a closely related field? Yes - I have at least 2-3 years of experience working in alumni engagement or a closely related field.
No - I do not have at least 2 years of experience working in alumni engagement or a closely related field.
* Do you have experience with volunteer management and event planning? Yes - I have experience with volunteer management and event planning
No - I do not have both volunteer management and event planning experience
Required Documents
Resume / Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
Contact Information for References
Optional Documents
9201 University City BlvdCharlotte, NC 28223
#J-18808-Ljbffr