You are viewing a preview of this job. Log in or register to view more details about this job.

Assistant Director, Student & Young Alumni Giving

College of Charleston: Human Resources

Assistant Director, Student & Young Alumni Giving

Posting Details

POSTING INFORMATION

Internal Title

Assistant Director, Student & Young Alumni Giving

Position Type

Classified

Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration

Non-Faculty

Pay Band

Level

Department

Institutional Advancement

Job Purpose

The Assistant Director of Student Philanthropy & Young Alumni develops and manages communications and programs to engage students and young alumni in philanthropic support of the College. This is a key part of an institution-wide program to establish a culture of philanthropy at the College to increase alumni donor participation. This position will also help to create and grow a peer-to-peer fundraising program. The position will report to the Senior Director, Annual Giving, and will collaborate with IA colleagues, as well as other institutional partners to plan and execute effective student and young alumni engagement philanthropic opportunities, and peer-to-peer fundraisers.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of experience working in fundraising, donor relations, marketing, volunteer management, and/or student management/advising. Professional experience working in higher education is preferred. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong administrative and project management experience with a demonstrated ability to plan, manage, and track projects through completion. Proficiency with software applications, including MS Office (particularly Word and Excel), a relational database or CRM (i.e., Raiser’s Edge), peer-to-peer fundraising software and mass mail- and email-merge programs. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills. The ability to work effectively with a variety of internal and external constituencies, while exercising tact and diplomacy in all interactions.

Additional Comments Regarding Position

Must be able to work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends. Some travel is required.

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

*$48,988 - $55,000

Posting Date

01/23/2025

Closing Date

02/17/2025

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

Posting Number

2025010

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/16342

Job Duties

Activity

Researches other institutions’ successful young alumni engagement and fundraising programs to create a young alumni program for CofC. Increase young alumni involvement in their regional CofC Day and other Club events. Leverage Alumni Affinity Groups to increase young alumni engagement. In coordination with the Senior Director, assist with the development of giving goals and reporting for young alumni.

Essential or Marginal

Essential

Percent of Time

Activity

Provide stewardship to undergraduate student and young alumni donors. Identify and deliver meaningful benefits for those who give, leveraging the popularity of A Charleston Affair and Commencement with these audiences. As well as planning and executing donor events for students and young alumni.

Essential or Marginal

Essential

Percent of Time

Activity

Organizes multiple fundraisers using peer-to-peer campaign software, including Class Gift, Share Your Chair, and annual students-helping-students fundraiser. Will be responsible for helping to create and grow other peer-to-peer fundraisers throughout the year for IA and for Schools and Units across campus.

Essential or Marginal

Essential

Percent of Time

Activity

Plans and executes an effective annual program to engage students and young alumni in philanthropic support for the College. Staff advisor for Committed to Charleston (C2C) a student-run philanthropy group and oversees regular meetings with the group. Coordinates student participation in CofC Day and other Institutional Advancement annual events. Coordinates with Senior Director and IA Communications on strategies to communicate more effectively with students and young alumni. In coordination with the Senior Director, assist with the development of giving goals and reporting for student philanthropy.

Essential or Marginal

Essential

Percent of Time