Working Title Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement and Stewardship, North Carolina Textile Foundation Anticipated Hiring Range Commensurate with Experience and Qualifications (target starting salary- $50,000) Job Location Raleigh, NC For more than 120 years, the Wilson College of Textiles has developed a reputation for exceptional education, innovative research and productive industry partnerships. While we take pride in that legacy, we continue to set higher standards and new goals. That means establishing sustainability as the foundation of everything we do. It means updating the cutting edge technology used in our state-of-the-art labs and studios. It means a commitment to diversity and inclusion in our culture and equity in the opportunities we provide. Put simply, it means using our textiles expertise to improve quality of life for everyone.

We produce leaders who make a difference both at home in North Carolina and across the world. Students land top jobs in manufacturing, fashion, athletics, research, medicine, academia and more. Our faculty count the CDC , DOD and the NSF as regular research partners.

The Wilson College provides both the community feel of a small college and the resources of NC State, a leading land-grant public research university and recognized as one of the best . Not to mention, its located in the heart of Raleigh, North Carolina, which U.S. News and World Report named the to live in.

If youre a world-class applicant with a passion for higher education and a commitment to affecting positive change locally and globally, apply to become a part of our hyper-collaborative Wolfpack where everyone belongs.

The mission of the North Carolina Textile Foundation is to advance the Wilson College of Textiles through engagement, partnership and philanthropy. Essential Job Duties The Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement and Stewardship will serve as an active team member in the development and implementation of the Foundations short-term and long-term planning objectives. The Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement and Stewardship will work to engage alumni and donors through in-person and digital events and volunteer opportunities. This position will also be responsible for executing stewardship initiatives to recognize donors at all levels. The Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement and Stewardship reports to the Associate Director of Development.

**Alumni Engagement** (approx. 75%):

* Provide lead support in executing in-person and digital programs and initiatives to increase alumni, donor and student engagement

* Oversee the Deans Young Alumni Leadership Council by:

Leading the development of council goals, objectives and strategies

Providing support to leadership and committees to help reach their goals.

Coordinating meetings and activities

Preparing and distributing meeting materials

Maintaining contact with Council leadership and members between meetings

Training new members and leadership

* Manage the Wilson College mentorship program, a program developed to connect current students and alumni

* Collaborate with campus partners to develop a strategy for student engagement that offers touchpoints at core junctures of their student experience

* Travel periodically to engage with alumni at Wilson College of Textiles and NC State events, utilizing personal interactions to assess volunteer interests and alumni needs, ultimately developing and maintaining relationships with alumni

* Ensure sound fiscal management of alumni engagement initiatives

* Serve as liaison with NC State Alumni Association and campus partners to leverage university events and activities and be an effective part of the larger NC State network

**Stewardship** (approx. 25%):

* Collaborate with the Assistant Director of Communications in the development, editing, printing and distribution of stewardship materials including but not limited to the quarterly newsletter, impact reports, invitations, impact stories, solicitations, scripts, birthday and holiday cards, emails, website content and social media posts.

* Oversee scholarship acknowledgement letter process including hosting letter writing workshops for students, and tracking, organizing and mailing acknowledgement letters.

* Serve as the stewardship liaison to the Office of Development Communications and Stewardship.

* Establish and oversee all processes for effective outreach, timely acknowledgement of gifts, appropriate recognition of donors, volunteers, etc.,

Other Responsibilities Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Minimum Experience/Education Bachelors degree and one year of experience related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

*All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.*

Other Required Qualifications

* Volunteer or board management experience

* Experience planning in-person and digital events

* Exceptional communication (written and verbal) and organizational skills

* Effective ability to handle multiple, on-going complex projects

* Ability to work with multiple and varied constituencies

* Collegial; ability to work as part of a team in a goal-oriented environment

Preferred Qualifications

* Two or more years of experience (professional, student, and/or volunteer) in development or alumni relations.

* Ability to learn and effectively utilize database applications.

* Experience in Higher Education or nonprofit setting

* Experience with Wordpress, Mailchimp and Advance database systems.

Required License or Certification Valid Drivers License required to make visits and attend events. Local and national travel required. Valid NC Driver's License required Yes No Alternate Option If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. AA/EEO NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please call 919-515-3148.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

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* HERC

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* Please select the response below that best describes your experience/education for the University Program Specialist position.

* Bachelor's degree and one year of related experience

* Master's degree or Doctorate in any field

* Associate's degree and at least 3 years of related experience

* Combination of post-high school education and/or experience in a related area to equal at least 5 years (ex: 1 year of college and 4 ye