Associate Director of Events and Volunteer Management

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The Associate Director of Events and Volunteer Management is responsible for building strong relationships with UNC School of Social Work alumni and friends, the Board of Advisors, and Alumni Council to advance the mission and vision of the School of Social Work. Reporting to the Director of Annual Giving and Donor Relations, this position is expected to develop, budget, and implement donor and alumni events and work independently under the direction of Advancement leadership to plan and execute board and alumni council activities.

In addition to planning current school-wide signature events such as the Bobby Boyd Leadership Lecture, this role will create a special events program of local, regional and virtual engagement opportunities focused on cultivating and stewarding donor support. While prioritizing advancement events, the Associate Director will also coordinate additional events sponsored by the UNC School of Social Work. This role requires keen attention to budgetary and logistical details as well as creativity, resilience, and problem-solving skills.

This position also plays a central role in coordinating volunteer leadership activities. As the School embarks on the largest fundraising campaign in its history, the Board of Advisors will play a key role in advancing the school's mission and campaign success. This role will work with the Dean and Chief Development Officer to schedule, plan, and execute all activities related to the board of advisors' and alumni council's business and meetings.

Minimum of a bachelor's degree required (or foreign degree equivalent) with related experience. For positions with responsibility for direct solicitation of gifts and funds, a minimum of 1 year of professional-level, direct solicitation/fundraising experience is required.

The successful candidate will have the following:
* Demonstrate expertise in executing all facets of donor-focused events, strong interpersonal skills, comfort engaging with high-level prospects and School leadership, and exceptional organizational skills
* Ability to craft and execute an annual events strategy that aligns with the school's financial and development objectives and supports the school's philanthropic goals
* At least 3 years of demonstrated experience in planning and executing events
* Experience with project management and budget oversight
* Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle deadlines and multiple priorities
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Proficiency with MS Word and Excel
* Must be self-motivated, proactive and innovative
* Ability to work independently
* Availability to travel occasionally and work some evenings and weekends as needed

* Experience working with large databases, including running queries and managing accurate data entry
* Experience working with the UNC Davie database
* Experience working within an institution of higher education
* Knowledge of the university and its physical campus

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, as this position works with various event supplies

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