Alumni Engagement Coordinator

College of Charleston | Charleston, SC

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Posted Date 4/08/2025
Description

Alumni Engagement Coordinator

Posting Details

POSTING INFORMATION

Internal Title

Alumni Engagement Coordinator

Position Type

Classified

Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration

Non-Faculty

Pay Band

5

Level

4

Department

Alumni Affairs

Job Purpose

Assists with events and regular communications to engage current students and approximately 103,000 alumni around the world to increase philanthropic support for the College.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and relevant experience in event production, customer communications, customer/constituent database management, customer service, 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

Must be proficient with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Must be detail oriented. Must be professional, well organized, have a strong writing background and have excellent email and phone skills. Experience in using LinkedIn and Raisers Edge or a similar CRM a plus.

Additional Comments Regarding Position

Must be able to work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends. Must be able to lift 30-35 pounds without restrictions. Must be physically able to climb stairs to access work facility.

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

*$44,833 - $47,000

Posting Date

04/08/2025

Closing Date

04/25/2025

Benefits

  • Insurance: Health/Dental/Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Leave: Sick/Annual/Parental
  • Retirement
  • Long Term Disability
  • Paid Holidays
  • Free CARTA Bus Service
  • Employee Tuition Assistance Program (ETAP)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Full Benefits Package – Click Here

Open Until Filled

No

Posting Number

2025040

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/16543

Job Duties

Job Duties

Activity

Assists the Senior Director and Assoc. Director of Alumni Engagement in planning and executing events. Travels, when appropriate, to coordinate and execute events.

Essential or Marginal

Essential

Percent of Time

20

 

Activity

Collaborates on communications to engage students, alumni, parents, and donors to support increasing a higher level of engagement and philanthropy. Partners with Institutional Advancement Communications team to amplify gift announcements and other important news. Works with WordPress to keep the Alumni website updated with events, sponsors, etc.

Essential or Marginal

Essential

Percent of Time

20

 

Activity

Solicits, collects, and updates contact, demographic, and other information on students, alumni, parents, and donors in the Raiser’s Edge database. Works with Raiser’s Edge data administrators to produce event reports and analyze data to measure effectiveness of engagement efforts. Tracks alumni engagement for measuring progress toward annual division goals and metrics reports for philanthropy and engagement.

Essential or Marginal

Essential

Percent of Time

30

 

Activity

Writes and distributes monthly Class Notes and Cougar Tales e-newsletters. Writes regular “Alumni Spotlight” for social media and posts events and news on all Alumni social media channels.

Essential or Marginal

Essential

Percent of Time

30

 

Salary44,833.00 - 47,000.00 Annual
Opportunity Type
Job

Volunteer Opportunity

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