Posting Details
Posting Details
Benefits of Working at UNCW
Want to become a soaring UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the bestuniversities on the East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sandafter a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmingtonoffers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with abeautiful location just miles from the beach.
Employees of UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package aswell as other programs, resources, policies, and practices thathelp to support a work/life balance. Our programs have beendesigned to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs andthe needs of your family. Full time employees are eligible fordental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefitplans eligibility begins on the first of the month following dateof hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibilitydate following election and include employer contributions foreither a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optionaldisability plans are also available.
Full time employees are also eligible for the tuition waiverprogram which covers the cost of tuition and fees for up to three(3) undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at UNCW orany other university within the UNC System. In addition, UNCWcovers the cost of tuition and fees for one UNCW course each summersession.
As a full time employee, UNCW also offers a free membership to theCampus Recreation Center, free vaccine and booster shots offered oncampus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplementalinsurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paidholidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paidvacation and sick leave accrual and family medical leave after 12months of continuous service.
We also offer an abundance of training and development programsthrough our Dare toLearn Academy ,and the employeeassistance program , many of which are offered free ofcharge.
Recruitment Range
$43,000 - $45,000
Vacancy Number
S02422
Position Title
University Program Specialist
Working Title
Alumni Engagement Coordinator
Competency Level
Contributing
Home Department
University Advancement - 50000
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The Division for University Advancement is responsible for thefollowing primary goals:
- Coordinate a campus-wide, comprehensive effort to raisephilanthropic funds that support the strategic plan and mission ofthe university.
- Manage an inclusive alumni engagement program designed to serveand engage over 100,000 alumni as ambassadors, advocates anddonors.
- Strengthen and expand UNCW’s donor pipeline through effectivediscovery, cultivation, solicitation and stewardshipstrategies.
- Ensure that external boards ( UNCW Foundation Board, Board ofVisitors, Student Aid Association Board, Alumni Association Boardof Directors and the Friends of UNCW ) are effective in theirmission of supporting UNCW .
The division’s fundraising efforts are enhanced by effectivepartnerships with the campus community as well as externalconstituents including alumni, parents, corporations, foundations,volunteers and friends. Development areas include annual giving,leadership annual giving, major gifts, principal gifts, corporateand foundation engagement and planned giving, as well as alumniengagement. Prospect development, events and board management,stewardship, communications and advancement services are supportservices for the fundraising activities of the division.
College
University Advancement - 50000 College
College/School Information
University Information
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastaluniversity, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring,research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-classfaculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national levelfor scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerfulacademic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and criticalthinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and globalperspectives.
A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers afull range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as wellas doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology,nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learningoptions, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to- BSNprogram, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for workingprofessionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree programfocused on coastal engineering.
The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarlyactivities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “DoctoralUniversities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University)by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of HigherEducation.
UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since1969.
Location of Workplace
Main UNCW Campus
Brief Summary of Work for this Position
This is an exciting opportunity to join a nationally recognizeddevelopment team that values innovation, collaboration, andaccountability and is dedicated to the university’s &division’s mission.
Reporting to the Director of Alumni Engagement Programming andworking in collaboration with other University Advancement teammembers and students, the Alumni Engagement Coordinator plays apivotal role in engaging and cultivating a strong relationship withcurrent students and alumni of the University North CarolinaWilmington.
This position will assist with developing, implementing, andcoordinating programs and initiatives tailored to generationalalumni segments, especially recent graduates, to foster a sense ofcommunity, philanthropy, and lifelong connection to the university.This role is also responsible for overseeing the Student Ambassadorprogram and supporting the engagement strategy for current UNCWilmington students.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience related to the area ofassignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience.All degrees must be received from appropriately accreditedinstitutions.
Preferred education, professional skills and experience
- Knowledge of alumni engagement best practices
- Knowledge of UNCW practices and procedures regarding businesstransactions and the ability to implement them appropriately
- Experience/proficiency using software programs includingMicrosoft Office Suite, Banner Finance, Chrome River, Raiser’sEdge, and other development-related software
- Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and execute events andprograms
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizationalskills
- Experience working with young adults or recent graduates
Required Certifications or licensure
N/A
FTE
1.0 (40 hours per week)
Months Per Year
12 Months
Work Days
Monday - Friday, with occasional weekends
Work Hours
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, with occasional nights
Type of Position
Permanent
Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited
Position Number
8379
Job Posting Date
05/20/2024
Posting Close Date
05/24/2024
Number of Openings
Single Incumbent
Special Notes to Applicants
PLEASE NOTE : This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) onthe posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please besure you have fully completed the entire application, including the‘Work History’ section before you apply for this position.Applications must be submitted through the online applicationsystem to be considered.
EEO Statement
At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington ( UNCW ), ourculture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization,ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed toproviding equality of educational and employment opportunity forall persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, genderidentity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color,national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexualorientation, political affiliation, veteran status, militaryservice member status, genetic information, or relationship toother university constituents – except where sex, age, or abilityrepresent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications orwhere marital status is a statutorily established eligibilitycriterion for State funded employee benefit programs. UNCW believesthat embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff andstudents is critical to our success and paramount in beingrecognized for our global mindset.
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offenderbackground checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motorvehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federallaw requires all employers to verify the identity and employmenteligibility of all persons hired to work in the UnitedStates.
External Link to Posting
https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/32215
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of 3 Professional References
Optional Documents Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you learn of this opportunity with UNCW? (2024)
- UNCW Website
- UNCW LinkedIn Page
- UNCW X Account (formerly Twitter)
- UNCW Employee Referral
- UNCW Instagram Account (UNCW_jobs)
- UNCW Job Alert
- Chronical of Higher Education
- Diverse Issues in Higher Education
- Glassdoor
- Higher Ed Jobs
- Hispanic Outlook
- Indeed
- Inside Higher Ed
- North Carolina Job Network
- Women in Higher Education
- Craigslist
- Career Events/Job Fairs
- Billboards/Marquee
- Other
- If you selected 'Other' to the question above, please explainhow you found out about this opportunity. Enter N/A if notapplicable.
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