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Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement - 202895
Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement - 202895
Western Carolina University
Department: Alumni Engagement
About WCU:
Western Carolina University continues to rank high on Forbes Best Employers lists each year. Including:
2025 - Ranked 1st in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes Americas Best Employers by State list.
2024 - Ranking in the top 8.5% on Forbes Americas Best Midsize Employers list, WCU was ranked 34 out of the top 400 employers across all industries.
2023 - Ranked in the top 20% on Forbes Americas Best Midsize Employers list, WCU was ranked 97 out of the top 500 employers across all industries.
2022 - Ranked 14th in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes Americas Best Employers by State list.
Western Carolina University is the UNC systems westernmost campus and has been consistently ranked as one of the top 15 public regional institutions in the South.
Employees of WCU are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance. Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans - eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.
Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employee may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses. Also offered are free group exercise classes multiple times per week, a discounted membership to the campus recreation center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year. Leave earning employees (staff and 12-month faculty) who work at least half of the working days of their first month of employment will begin accruing vacation and sick leave immediately. Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.
WCU offers an abundance of training and development programs, certifications, workshops and conferences - many of which are offered free of charge.
2025 - Ranked 1st in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes Americas Best Employers by State list.
2024 - Ranking in the top 8.5% on Forbes Americas Best Midsize Employers list, WCU was ranked 34 out of the top 400 employers across all industries.
2023 - Ranked in the top 20% on Forbes Americas Best Midsize Employers list, WCU was ranked 97 out of the top 500 employers across all industries.
2022 - Ranked 14th in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes Americas Best Employers by State list.
Western Carolina University is the UNC systems westernmost campus and has been consistently ranked as one of the top 15 public regional institutions in the South.
Employees of WCU are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance. Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans - eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.
Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employee may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses. Also offered are free group exercise classes multiple times per week, a discounted membership to the campus recreation center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year. Leave earning employees (staff and 12-month faculty) who work at least half of the working days of their first month of employment will begin accruing vacation and sick leave immediately. Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.
WCU offers an abundance of training and development programs, certifications, workshops and conferences - many of which are offered free of charge.
Position Summary:
The primary location of this position is on-site in Cullowhee, NC. This position is designated as being 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 to Western Carolina University through leading engagement initiatives centered on the universitys academic colleges and affinity communities. These include coordinating with Advancement and campus partners around communications and storytelling, volunteer involvement, giving opportunities, and events in ways that promote meaningful alumni participation.
This position supports college-based alumni engagement efforts by developing collaborative partnerships with advancement, engagement, and communications colleagues 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 strategic 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 assigned engagement portfolios, maintaining accurate engagement records, assessing outcomes and metrics to inform continuous improvement, and serving as liaison or support staff for designated Alumni Association committees.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Excellent communication and composition skills, organized, detail oriented, strong customer relation skills, strong work ethic, and a team player.
Reporting to the Senior Director of Annual Giving and Engagement, the Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement strengthens alumni connections to Western Carolina University through leading engagement initiatives centered on the universitys academic colleges and affinity communities. These include coordinating with Advancement and campus partners around communications and storytelling, volunteer involvement, giving opportunities, and events in ways that promote meaningful alumni participation.
This position supports college-based alumni engagement efforts by developing collaborative partnerships with advancement, engagement, and communications colleagues 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 strategic 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 assigned engagement portfolios, maintaining accurate engagement records, assessing outcomes and metrics to inform continuous improvement, and serving as liaison or support staff for designated Alumni Association committees.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Excellent communication and composition skills, organized, detail oriented, strong customer relation skills, strong work ethic, and a team player.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required for this position:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Interested candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employment sponsorship or any immigration-related assistance.
- Bachelors degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous demonstrated experience with public relations, volunteer groups, event coordination, and Raisers Edge.
Position Type: Permanent Full-Time
Special Instructions to Applicants:
To be considered, you must apply online. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been selected for hire.
Attach a cover letter, current resume and a list of references (including complete contact information with name, title, address, email, and phone) to complete the application.
For questions and additional information, please contact Stacey Miller at srmiller@email.wcu.edu or (828) 227-3048.
Attach a cover letter, current resume and a list of references (including complete contact information with name, title, address, email, and phone) to complete the application.
For questions and additional information, please 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 applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.
University Safety
The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.
To apply, please visit: https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/32546
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