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From time to time, the UNC General Alumni Association seeks bright, energetic individuals who care for Carolina and have experience in alumni relations or related fields.

The GAA is a self-governed, nonprofit association founded in 1843 to involve and inform alumni and to serve The University of North Carolina and its former students. The association is supported by membership dues and is an equal-opportunity employer and an affirmative-action employer, complying with all federal, state and local hiring policies. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation or status as a protected veteran.

The GAA currently has these open positions:

Coordinator of Alumni Reunions

The coordinator of alumni reunions works to help alumni and friends develop a lifelong relationship with the UNC General Alumni Association (GAA) and the University. In partnership with the other Coordinator of Alumni Reunions, this position shares the primary responsibility for managing GAA alumni reunion events, including the Black Alumni Reunion, class milestones and affinity reunions.  This position, under the supervision of the assistant director of enrichment programs, will also partner with other programs team members to support, plan and execute additional events and initiatives of the GAA’s programs team.

Black Alumni Reunion

  • In collaboration with the assistant director of enrichment programs, oversee the planning and implementation of the Black Alumni Reunion, including:
  • Partnering to ensure event “feel” aligns with vision and audience of key stakeholders
  • Securing appropriate venues, vendors and seamless logistics for various weekend logistics
  • Managing event registrations using various software
  • Sending post-reunion surveys, photos, volunteer gifts, etc.
  • Attend monthly Black Alumni Reunion planning committee and subcommittee meetings
  • Learn and understand reunion marketing plans through collaboration with the manager of marketing and advertising
  • Support membership efforts to appreciate, recruit and reclaim GAA members
  • Learn and understand operating budgets for the Black Alumni Reunion

Class Milestones

  • In partnership with the other coordinator of alumni reunions, revitalize, strengthen and innovate class milestone celebrations, typically planned to coincide with Homecoming weekend each fall. These celebrations would target alumni celebrating 5th, 10th, 15th, 20th and 25th class anniversaries
  • Support the efforts of non-milestone class gatherings

Affinity Reunions

  • Facilitate affinity reunions assigned by the assistant director of enrichment programs in concert with current guiding principles (i.e. event logistics, volunteer management and marketing in collaboration with the manager of marketing and advertising)
  • Lead tasks supporting growth and development of affinity reunions
  • Actively recruit and/or facilitate an average of 10 -15 affinity reunions per year
  • Work with the programs outreach sub-team to coordinate affinity gatherings to take place during Homecoming week and weekend

Additional Responsibilities

  • Provide Spring Reunions Weekend support to the other coordinator of alumni reunions
  • Assist the assistant director of enrichment programs with administrative tasks related to the Light on the Hill Society Scholarship
  • Represent the GAA as requested at GAA events including support of local outreach efforts with the programs team or other events
  • After training and in consultation with the manager of marketing and advertising, collaborate on marketing strategies for various audiences. Update the GAA website as needed for assigned events, including building and editing basic Web page elements
  • Identify, support and guide volunteers involved in various events including, but not limited to, communication, training and alignment with critical GAA deadlines and policies
  • Manage, train and develop student interns as needed to support the execution of various programs and projects
  • Make strategic budget recommendations and decisions regarding events; ensure all activities are within approved budgets and comply with GAA guiding principles and operating procedures
  • Provide assistance in the execution of program events, including assistance with facility reservations/requirements and use as well as audio/video taping arrangements
  • Assist in the recruitment and retention of GAA members through all activities and events
  • Participate in and attend GAA quarterly board meetings; Prepare materials as requested
  • Continue to strengthen and sustain the GAA’s relationships with UNC faculty and staff through touch points and events
  • Upon the invitation of the GAA president, serve as a GAA host on an alumni tour

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree is required. Applicants with existing UNC context or experience with the UNC community and the Chapel Hill-Raleigh-Durham areas will find this helpful in this role.

Special Requirements and Specific Tools and Skills Required

Excellent interpersonal skills to cultivate relationships with alumni, University friends, GAA staff and University colleagues. Experience with event coordination and planning is important. A proven ability to relate to a diverse population. Excellent writing, interpersonal communication and adept multitasking skills required; must be able to write content for external communications and internal reports with minimal supervision. Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and proven ability to use technology tools to enhance efficiency. Must be detail oriented and able to handle telephone and email inquiries from alumni and other event attendees. Evening and weekend work will be required in addition to some travel.

A review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit an introductory letter, resume, professional references and links to any online work samples (if relevant) via email to jobs@gaa.unc.edu and include “Alumni Reunions” in the subject line.

Please no calls, emails, faxes or visits concerning this position. Applicants advancing in the interview process will be contacted with additional information. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

The UNC General Alumni Association is an equal-opportunity employer and complies with all federal, state and local hiring policies.

Coordinator of Student Enrichment and Young Alumni Engagement

The Coordinator of Student Enrichment and Young Alumni Engagement (SEYAE) supports the UNC General Alumni Association’s objectives of providing enrichment opportunities for students and recent graduates through membership, events, programs and activities.

This position reports to the Director of Enrichment Programs and shares the responsibility to increase membership in the Student Alumni Association and provide support for all student membership events, programs and activities sponsored by the GAA. All team members are also full contributing members of the programs team who work collaboratively to provide programs and services to The University of North Carolina alumni, especially through the support of annual events. The successful candidate will demonstrate immense organization and prioritization skills as well as experience leading logistics and event planning for student groups, including mastering event management systems.

Advisory/Managerial Responsibilities

  • Advise and support GAA-sponsored student groups in accordance with the group’s specific needs listed below. Student groups include: Student Alumni Association, Homecoming Committee, Order of the Bell Tower, Clef Hangers, Loreleis, Senior Marshals and Senior Class.
  • Manage and train student interns to provide administrative support for student programming

Duties and Responsibilities

GAA-Sponsored Programs, Student Alumni Association and Order of the Bell Tower

  • In collaboration with student leaders, create a strategy for continuing growth of student membership acquisition, retention and participation
  • Execute strategy and plans for Senior Week after consultation with Senior Class Officers and/or Marshals
  • Support GAA official student groups leaders for GAA branded student events led by official student organizations — Sunset Serenade, Holiday Concert, Hinton James Day, Exam Study Breaks, Bell Tower Relighting Ceremony, Class Banners Display and FallFest participation. Ensure strategy is well-developed, managed and executed.
  • In partnership with programs outreach sub-team, discuss and execute strategy for signature GAA student activities and initiatives such as GAA Welcome, Move-In Weekend Dinner, Carolina Legacy Pinning and Ring Ceremony
  • Assign students to recruit and sustain GAA Member Discount Program with local merchants to increase student appeal and perks
  • Manage student-led event registrations, merchandise orders and distribution process for various programs
  • Manage and support all administrative and operational duties associated with student membership

Homecoming Committee

  • Serve as advisor to the Homecoming Committee and lead committee selection process
  • Develop student committee leaders who will create a strategic plan that enhances participation and enriches the Homecoming experience for students
  • Supervise the development, planning and implementation for all committee related Homecoming programs
  • Oversee the review, development and execution of the Homecoming UNC Royals selection process
  • Utilize Homecoming participation to target young alumni who do not have a strong class-based identity – complementing the overall membership acquisition and retention goals of young alumni

Alumni Admissions Efforts

  • Plan and execute Alumni Admissions Forum (i.e. marketing, event logistics and budgeting)
  • Send annual alumni admissions letters to alumni parents of UNC applicants
  • Facilitate and direct admissions requests regarding alumni admissions

Strategic Opportunities to Engage Young Alumni

  • Plan opportunities for young alumni to continue engagement and passion within their first few years after graduation. When relevant, partner with the programs outreach sub-team to plan, create and execute these events and activities
  • As part of advising role with the Senior Class, guide the Life After Carolina committee in planning and sustaining stronger connections between the GAA and graduating seniors as they transition to alumni
  • Work with the Manager of Marketing and Advertising to:
    • order promotional materials for events and giveaways
    • help curate content for The Quad and other young alumni social media communications
  • Support GAA campaigns to young alumni by continuously contributing ideas that target former students
  • Stay abreast of young alumni trends and interests

Additional Context

  • For all student groups, this position will need to ensure GAA compliance regarding scheduling, budgeting and marketing and alignment with the long-range plan
  • As appropriate, increase cooperation and partnership among official GAA-sponsored groups and with the campus community. Coordinate with other campus student groups to improve GAA involvement and collaboration.
  • Work closely with other GAA Programs areas (i.e. Outreach, Careers, Clubs, etc.) and support the larger program team’s local outreach efforts as well as special projects as assigned by the Director of Enrichment Programs
  • Attend GAA Board of Directors committees as requested
  • Host a GAA travel tour if requested by the President

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree and prior working history is required. A master’s degree and student development theory experience is highly desired.

Special Requirements and Specific Skills Required

Excellent interpersonal skills to cultivate relationships with alumni, University friends, GAA staff and University colleagues. Experience with event coordination and planning is important. A proven ability to relate to a diverse population. Excellent writing, interpersonal communication and adept multitasking skills required; must be able to write content for external communications and internal reports with minimal supervision. Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and proven ability to use technology tools to enhance efficiency. Must be detail oriented and able to handle telephone and email inquiries from alumni and other event attendees. Evening and weekend work will be required in addition to some travel.

A review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit an introductory letter, resume and professional references via email to jobs@gaa.unc.edu and include “SEYAE” in the subject line.

 

Please no calls, emails, faxes or visits concerning this position. Applicants advancing in the interview process will be contacted and provided with additional information. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The UNC General Alumni Association is an equal-opportunity employer and complies with all federal, state and local hiring policies.