Associate Director of Events and Volunteer Management
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Raleigh, NC, United States
Associate Director of Events and Volunteer Management
Primary Purpose: The
Associate Director of Events and Volunteer Management
is responsible for building strong relationships with UNC School of Social Work alumni and friends, the Board of Advisors, and Alumni Council to advance the mission and vision of the School of Social Work. Reporting to the Director of Annual Giving and Donor Relations, this position develops, budgets, and implements donor and alumni events and works independently to plan and execute board and alumni council activities.
Core Responsibilities include:
Planning current school-wide signature events such as the Bobby Boyd Leadership Lecture.
Creating a special events program of local, regional, and virtual engagement opportunities focused on cultivating and stewarding donor support.
Coordinating additional events sponsored by the UNC School of Social Work.
Managing budgetary and logistical details with creativity, resilience, and problem‑solving skills.
Coordinating volunteer leadership activities during the largest fundraising campaign in the school’s history.
Working with the Dean and Chief Development Officer to schedule, plan, and execute all activities related to the Board of Advisors and Alumni Council business and meetings.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Minimum of a bachelor’s degree required (or foreign degree equivalent) with related experience. For positions with responsibility for direct solicitation of gifts and funds, a minimum of 1 year of professional-level, direct solicitation/fundraising experience is required.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Expertise in executing all facets of donor-focused events, strong interpersonal skills, comfort engaging with high-level prospects and School leadership, and exceptional organizational skills.
Ability to craft and execute an annual events strategy that aligns with the school’s financial and development objectives and supports the school’s philanthropic goals.
At least 3 years of demonstrated experience in planning and executing events.
Experience with project management and budget oversight.
Excellent organizational skills to handle deadlines and multiple priorities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with MS Word and Excel.
Self-motivated, proactive and innovative.
Ability to work independently.
Availability to travel occasionally and work some evenings and weekends as needed.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Experience working with large databases, including running queries and managing accurate data entry.
Experience working with the UNC Davie database.
Experience working within an institution of higher education.
Knowledge of the university and its physical campus.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, as this position works with various event supplies.
Required Documents
Curriculum Vitae / Resume
Cover Letter
List of References
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Please select the response below that describes your level of education that best or mostly closely satisfies the education requirements for this position.
Bachelor’s degree in required discipline(s) listed or related field
Bachelor's degree in any field/discipline
Master's degree or Doctorate degree in required discipline(s) listed or related field
Master's degree or Doctorate degree in any field/discipline
None of the above
* Are you proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel?
Yes
No
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Associate Director of Events and Volunteer Management
is responsible for building strong relationships with UNC School of Social Work alumni and friends, the Board of Advisors, and Alumni Council to advance the mission and vision of the School of Social Work. Reporting to the Director of Annual Giving and Donor Relations, this position develops, budgets, and implements donor and alumni events and works independently to plan and execute board and alumni council activities.
Core Responsibilities include:
Planning current school-wide signature events such as the Bobby Boyd Leadership Lecture.
Creating a special events program of local, regional, and virtual engagement opportunities focused on cultivating and stewarding donor support.
Coordinating additional events sponsored by the UNC School of Social Work.
Managing budgetary and logistical details with creativity, resilience, and problem‑solving skills.
Coordinating volunteer leadership activities during the largest fundraising campaign in the school’s history.
Working with the Dean and Chief Development Officer to schedule, plan, and execute all activities related to the Board of Advisors and Alumni Council business and meetings.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Minimum of a bachelor’s degree required (or foreign degree equivalent) with related experience. For positions with responsibility for direct solicitation of gifts and funds, a minimum of 1 year of professional-level, direct solicitation/fundraising experience is required.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Expertise in executing all facets of donor-focused events, strong interpersonal skills, comfort engaging with high-level prospects and School leadership, and exceptional organizational skills.
Ability to craft and execute an annual events strategy that aligns with the school’s financial and development objectives and supports the school’s philanthropic goals.
At least 3 years of demonstrated experience in planning and executing events.
Experience with project management and budget oversight.
Excellent organizational skills to handle deadlines and multiple priorities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with MS Word and Excel.
Self-motivated, proactive and innovative.
Ability to work independently.
Availability to travel occasionally and work some evenings and weekends as needed.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Experience working with large databases, including running queries and managing accurate data entry.
Experience working with the UNC Davie database.
Experience working within an institution of higher education.
Knowledge of the university and its physical campus.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, as this position works with various event supplies.
Required Documents
Curriculum Vitae / Resume
Cover Letter
List of References
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Please select the response below that describes your level of education that best or mostly closely satisfies the education requirements for this position.
Bachelor’s degree in required discipline(s) listed or related field
Bachelor's degree in any field/discipline
Master's degree or Doctorate degree in required discipline(s) listed or related field
Master's degree or Doctorate degree in any field/discipline
None of the above
* Are you proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel?
Yes
No
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