What are the responsibilities and job description for the Asst Dir-Alumni Engagement position at University of South Carolina?
Posting Number
STA00185PO26
Job Family
Alumni Relations and Development
Job Function
Alumni Relations
USC Market Title
Alumni Affairs Coordinator
Link to USC Market Title
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/131959
Job Level
P2 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title)
Asst Dir-Alumni Engagement
Campus
School of Medicine Greenville
Work County
Greenville
College/Division
School of Medicine Greenville
Department
SOMG School of Medicine Greenville
State Pay Range
G09
USC Market Range
MRF - $52,526 $65,658 $78,789
Anticipated Hiring Range
$52,526 - $78,789
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time
Full Time
Hours per Week
37.5
Work Schedule
- Standard working schedule: 8:30am – 5:00pm
- Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Basis
12 months
Job Search Category
Alumni Development
About USC
About University of South Carolina
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
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Position Description
Advertised Job Summary
The Office of Alumni Relations and Development at the School of Medicine Greenville is seeking to hire an Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement.
The Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement, SOMG, under supervision and reporting to the Senior Director of Alumni Engagement and Advancement Affairs, supports the strategic advancement goals of SOMG by conceptualizing, planning, and executing meaningful interactions, programs, and experiences that foster deeper relationships between graduates and the institution. The Assistant Director plays a pivotal role in enhancing alumni affinity and loyalty, encouraging volunteerism and participation, soliciting feedback, strengthening donor pipelines, and contributing to the philanthropic goals of the Office of Advancement through personalized communications and engagement opportunities. Collaborates and partners with external health care foundations and related community/region/statewide/national organizations and/or corporations as appropriate, with an overarching goal of increasing philanthropic support for SOMG. Demonstrates a commitment to conducting business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to compliance policies, procedures and regulations.
The Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement, SOMG, under supervision and reporting to the Senior Director of Alumni Engagement and Advancement Affairs, supports the strategic advancement goals of SOMG by conceptualizing, planning, and executing meaningful interactions, programs, and experiences that foster deeper relationships between graduates and the institution. The Assistant Director plays a pivotal role in enhancing alumni affinity and loyalty, encouraging volunteerism and participation, soliciting feedback, strengthening donor pipelines, and contributing to the philanthropic goals of the Office of Advancement through personalized communications and engagement opportunities. Collaborates and partners with external health care foundations and related community/region/statewide/national organizations and/or corporations as appropriate, with an overarching goal of increasing philanthropic support for SOMG. Demonstrates a commitment to conducting business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to compliance policies, procedures and regulations.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience
- Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 2 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree and 2 years related experience in an area such as alumni development, fundraising, prospect research, or business development.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Excellent organizational skills. Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- Demonstrated customer service intuition and savvy.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, alumni, donors, faculty, administrators, and community leaders or representatives at all levels.
- Ability to coordinate diverse administrative functions with impeccable attention to detail.
- Required to conduct business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to compliance policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Required to travel geographically in the Upstate region to visit with community leaders or representatives.
- Flexible within work responsibilities and work irregular hours.
Job Duties
Job Duty
Collaborates with the Senior Director of Alumni Engagement and Advancement Affairs in the oversight, and ultimately, the implementation of, engagement with the School of Medicine Greenville (SOMG) Alumni Association and graduates to support a continued cultivation and, ultimately, investment in the institution while fostering a fundraising network and community partners. Assists as needed with special projects related to donor and community programming and special fundraising campaigns targeting the listed constituencies.
Supports the strategic advancement goals of the SOMG by conceptualizing, planning, and executing meaningful interactions, programs, and experiences that foster deeper relationships between graduates and the institution.
Meaningful interactions and experiences include various annual and
special/one-time events, and under guidance from the Senior Director, will research, plan, collaborate, execute and follow up with all necessary tasks surrounding respective programming.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
40
Job Duty
The Assistant Director develops strategy, plans and executes enhanced alumni affinity and loyalty programming while encouraging volunteerism and participation, solicits feedback, works to strengthen donor pipelines and contributes to the philanthropic goals of the Office of Advancement through personalized communications and engagement opportunities. Collaborates and partners with external health care foundations and related community/region/statewide/national organizations and/or corporations as appropriate, with an overarching goal of increasing philanthropic support for the SOMG.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
30
Job Duty
Manages growth of the SOMG alumni and prospect network and serves as the lead planner/contributor for the implementation of engagement programming, experience initiatives and targeted communication efforts. In collaboration with Marketing and Communications, manages digital communications for the Office of Advancement, including the production of graphics, newsletters, mailings and social media campaigns. Develops content for and manages the alumni pages of the SOMG website. In partnership with the Senior Director, organizes the development of strategic communication initiatives and ensures consistency in messaging, content and tone across various communication channels. Assists the school’s development team with alumni and student outreach as needed.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
25
Job Duty
Accepts and performs other related duties and/or assists in special projects as assigned.
Essential Function
No
Percentage of Time
5
Position Attributes
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive
No
Hazardous weather category
Non-Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
Job Open Date
03/25/2026
Job Close Date
04/25/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicant
ositions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
We are only accepting applications submitted by April 25, 2026.
The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
- Health and Life Insurance
- Retirement Programs
- Paid Tuition
- Dependent Scholarships
- Annual Leave
- Sick Leave
- 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Professional Development Opportunities
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Quicklink for Posting
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/203990
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Salary : $52,526 - $78,789