University of South Carolina is hiring a Director of Alumni Engagement. The role involves managing and directing the College of Pharmacy's alumni engagement program by developing and coordinating strategic initiatives to increase alumni participation and volunteerism. The director collaborates with college leadership, development teams, and student affairs to promote meaningful alumni connections and manages alumni councils and events, using the University's CRM to document activities.
Highlights
Develop and manage strategic alumni engagement programs for PharmD and PhD alumni.
Collaborate with college leadership, development, student affairs, and communications to align engagement efforts with strategic goals.
Manage alumni council, large- and small-scale events, both virtual and in-person.
Conduct individual alumni visits to foster connections and gather engagement insights.
Support donor prospect identification and logistics for donor events.
Use the University CRM system for timely documentation of alumni activities.
Requires a bachelor's degree plus 4+ years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred experience in higher education and knowledge of fundraising and gift solicitation principles.
Must have strong communication skills, ability to manage multiple priorities, and willingness to travel and work occasional evenings/weekends.
Starting salary range: $59,581 - $89,371; full-time, standard weekday schedule with flexibility for events.
Positions 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 August 19, 2025.
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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Posting Details
Posting Summary
Logo | Posting Number | STA00649PO25 Job Family | Alumni Relations and Development Job Function | Alumni Relations USC Market Title | Alumni Affairs Manager Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/158983 Job Level | P4 - Professional Business Title (Internal Title) | Director of Alumni Engagement Campus | Columbia Work County | Richland College/Division | College of Pharmacy Department | COP College of Pharmacy State Pay Band | 7 Approved Starting Salary | $59,581 Advertised Salary Range | $59,581 - $89,371 Location of Vacancy | Columbia, SC Part/Full Time | Full Time Hours per Week | 37.5 Work Schedule | Standard work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:30am-5:00pm with one hour for lunch. Must be willing to work flexible schedule as needed in support of office operations/events. 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 Director of Alumni Engagement manages and directs the College of Pharmacy’s Alumni Engagement program including the development, management, and coordination of a strategic and innovative alumni engagement strategy, designed to increase annual alumni participation and volunteerism in the College of Pharmacy (College), building and sustaining intentional and meaningful relationships with both PharmD and PhD alumni. Works closely with College development in support of prospect identification and logistical needs of donor events and other development initiatives. Collaborates with the Dean, College leadership, student affairs, and communications to identify, create and promote engagement opportunities that align with the College’s strategic plan and goals and support alumni outreach needs on behalf of the College, faculty, staff, and/or student organizations. Manages the College’s alumni council, large-scale and small-scale special events, both in-person and virtual, and other initiatives designed to connect with and engage pharmacy alumni, donors and as needed, community members. Utilize the University’s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system to document all activity within a timely manner. This position requires travel and occasional attendance at evening and/or weekend activities, meetings, and/or events.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience | Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 4 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 | Successful professional experience in higher education. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Appropriate knowledge of principles and methods of planning and being a part of a comprehensive fundraising program or cultivating /soliciting gifts. Proven ability to establish effective working relationships with constituent groups that may include donors, alumni, faculty, volunteers and/or clients. Ability to have open and honest professional communication. Outstanding oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Proven ability to manage simultaneous projects and/or priorities. Effective computer experience including word processing and the ability to learn donor database operation. Willingness to travel as required by the geographic location of donors/prospects. Ability to travel and work evenings and weekends as necessary.
Job Duties
Job Duty | Develops, implements and manages the College’s alumni engagement strategy designed to build and sustain meaningful relationships with both PharmD and PhD alumni, fostering a sense of community and engagement. Collaborates closely with SDOD and College leadership to develop strategy. Strategic initiatives may include, but not be limited to, developing, planning and managing annual alumni events events, affinity group gatherings, both in-person and virtual, volunteer opportunities, alumni speakers, exhibit management, and other initiatives. Works closely with alumni, faculty, and staff to promote opportunities and encourage attendance/participation. Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 25Job Duty | Conduct 1:1 visits with alumni to learn more about their alumni experience, share information about the College, and ultimately, learn if and how they want to be further connected to engagement opportunities. Manage and engage the College’s alumni council to develop support for College volunteerism, mentoring, and financial support. Share visit outcomes with SDOD and enter visit summaries and next planned steps into CRM in a timely manner. Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 20Job Duty | Collaborates with development team to manage assigned deliverables for Give4Garnet and the College of Pharmacy Dean’s Circle. Provides regular feedback in support of prospect identification. Manage special events designed to identify prospective donors, cultivate and/or steward donors. Manage assigned logistical deliverables related to on-campus prospective donor or donor visits. Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 25Job Duty | Collaborates with the College’s Office of Student Affairs to foster meaningful alumni-student connections through networking events, mentorship initiatives, and career development programs. Engages alumni in student success. Maintains systems to track and evaluate alumni involvement in student-focused activities. Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 25Job Duty | Accepts and implements other specific assignments as directed in support of the success of the SDOD, team, and College. 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 | Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies | 1 Desired Start Date | Job Open Date | 08/12/2025 Job Close Date | 08/19/2025 Open Until Filled | No Special Instructions to Applicant | Positions 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 August 19, 2025. 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 Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC. Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/192951 EEO Statement | The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
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