Associate Director, Alumni Engagement and Events
College of Charleston
Administration
USD 47,588-65,497 / year
Posted on Dec 10, 2025
Associate Director, Alumni Engagement and Events
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
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 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.
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 |
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| Open Until Filled | No |
| Posting Number | 2025160 |
| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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 |
Supplemental Questions
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- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Chronicle of Higher Education
- CofC - Alumni Career Services
- College of Charleston Website
- Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
- Glassdoor
- Handshake
- HigherEdJobs
- Indeed.com
- Internal Job Posting
- jbcjobs (Joint Base Charleston Military & Family Readiness)
- Job Fair
- Monster.com
- Personal Referral
- Post and Courier
- Public Job Posting
- SC Works (SC Department of Employment and Workforce)
- Word of mouth
- Other
- National Labor Exchange
- CareerBuilder
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter / Letter of Application
- Writing Sample
- Reference List
- Other Document
- Other Document 2
- Other Document 3
- Form DD 214