Posting DetailsPosting Summary
LogoPosting Number STA00822PO26
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/131950
Job Level M0 - Managerial
Business Title (Internal Title) Dir Alum & Athletic Rel
Campus Beaufort
Work County Beaufort
College/Division USC Beaufort College/Division Level
Department BFT Development and Alumni Relations
State Pay Range G10
USC Market Range MRH - $64,827 $81,034 $97,241
Anticipated Hiring Range Commensurate with experience and education
Location of Vacancy USC Beaufort supported area
Part/Full Time Full Time
Hours per Week 37.5
Work Schedule Standard working schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department. Can include nights and weekends.
Basis 12 months
Job Search Category Other Professional
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary Director of Alumni Relations and Athletic Engagement/FundraisingBuild Connections. Inspire Giving. Champion Sand Shark Success!Are you a passionate relationship builder with a talent for fundraising and a love for higher education and athletics? The
University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB) invites you to join our growing university as the
Director of Alumni Relations and Athletic Engagement/Fundraising!Located in the heart of South Carolina's beautiful Lowcountry, with campuses in
Bluffton, Beaufort, and Hilton Head Island, USCB offers an exceptional opportunity to advance your career while enjoying the coastal charm, vibrant communities, and natural beauty of one of the Southeast's most desirable destinations.
This dynamic leadership position will strengthen alumni connections, foster lifelong engagement, and build meaningful relationships that support USCB's continued growth and success. The Director will also champion fundraising initiatives for USCB's NCAA Division II athletic programs, including annual giving, special events, and corporate partnerships designed to increase athletic revenues and enhance the student-athlete experience.
What We're Looking ForAn enthusiastic, strategic, and results-driven professional who thrives on building relationships, engaging alumni, cultivating donors, and creating innovative fundraising opportunities.
Minimum Qualifications: A bachelor's degree in a job-related field and three (3) or more years of related professional experience. An equivalent combination of job-related certification, training, education, and/or experience may be considered.
Make Your Impact in the Lowcountry!At USCB, you'll have the opportunity to connect generations of Sand Sharks, strengthen community partnerships, support championship aspirations, and make a lasting difference in the lives of students and student-athletes.
Join the Sand Shark family and help shape the future of alumni engagement and athletic excellence at the University of South Carolina Beaufort!Please be prepared to upload a cover letter, and a recent resume.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 3 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 CredentialsPreferred QualificationsKnowledge/Skills/Abilities Must have excellent conceptual and written skills as well as outstandingcommunication skills including telephone skill and public speaking. Must have a working knowledge of development, use and maintenance of relational databases, spreadsheets, and word processing programs. Knowledge of donor qualification, cultivation, stewardship strategies, and Alumni Development.Must be able to maintain confidentiality of all aspects when dealing with donors and prospective donor. Must work well with a wide variety of personalities to solicit donors and develop working relationships with volunteer organizations including USCBEF, Sand Shark Society, alumni, and the family fund committee. Working knowledge of special events development, coordination and implementation.
Job Duties
Job Duty Plan and implement annual strategies for obtaining and retaining alumni (examples include Homecoming, Alumni Weekend, Athletic Alumni Events, Class Reunions, Alumni Awards, etc.). Develop and expand Alumni targeted activities and programs to enhance alumni giving. Develop and implement effective methods of communication with Alumni to increase Alumni Association membership and for improved communication with current Alumni Association membership (examples include Alumni magazines, newsletters, specific department updates, alumni speaker series, etc.).
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 25
Job Duty Develop and direct USCB Alumni Executive Committee consisting of USCB Alumni. USCB Alumni Executive Committee will consist of 8-10 USCB Alumni who will meet 2-3 times per year to assist with planning special events and promote awareness of USCB though the alumni base.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 10
Job Duty Manage alumni social media pages to increase alumni engagement, communication and promote events, collaborating with various departments within the University to gain a larger social media following.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 10
Job Duty Collaborate with the Athletic Director to develop and execute athletic and alumni-focused fundraising initiatives, including annual giving, year-end appeals, scholarship campaigns, corporate sponsorships and special projects. Cultivate and solicit support from athletic alumni and donors through phone calls, direct mail, personal outreach, and other engagement strategies. Develop and execute annual team fundraising efforts and manage sponsorship agreements, including collection of marketing materials and oversight of sponsorship signage production and placement. In combined efforts with Sports Information Director produce yearly athletics year in review highlighting annual donations, recap of athletic special events, etc. &produce quarterly athletic newsletters by partnering with coaches to gather program updates, accomplishments, and alumni news.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 20
Job Duty Coordinate all athletic department/team events and fundraising initiatives, including golf tournaments, 5K races, first-pitch dinners, season ticket holder events, athletic fundraising committee activities and team alumni events. Plan and execute department-wide events such as senior stole recognition, annual athletic celebrations, athletic fundraisers, Athletic Hall of Fame programming and in-game recognition highlighting individual donors and businesses during games. Provide game day management operational support as needed including ticketing, fi eld/facility set up and tear down, serving as game day administrator, etc. as needed. Collaborate with Aramark to coordinate food and hospitality services for athletic events.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 30
Job Duty Other duties as assigned.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 5
Position Attributes
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No
Hazardous weather category Non-Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start DateJob Open Date 11/02/2026
Job Close Date 11/06/2026
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicant Positions will remain posted on our employment website for a minimum of five (5) business days. After this period, postings may be closed at the department's discretion. Our site is updated regularly, and the length of the recruitment and screening process may vary depending on the position and related factors. If your qualifications are selected for further consideration, you will be contacted directly by phone or email.
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
Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/215485
