Dir Alum & Athletic Rel

University of South Carolina Beaufort

Bluffton, SC

Posted Date: Nov 03, 2026

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QUALIFICATION

Salary Expectation
$64,827-$97,241/yr
Years of Experience
Not Provided
Work Type
Not Provided

ABOUT PROGRAM

University of South Carolina Beaufort
USCB Athletics, Athletics Wikipedia Page

Athletic Director

Conference

PBC (DII)

SPORTS/DEPARTMENT

External Relations Corporate Partnerships

About the Job

Job Description

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Logo

Posting Number

STA00822PO26

Job Family

Alumni Relations and Development

Job Function

Alumni Relations

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Logo

Posting 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

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. | | Veterans' Preference Statement |
The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities. |

Benefits for FTE Positions

The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.

Position Description

| Advertised Job Summary |

Director of Alumni Relations and Athletic Engagement/Fundraising

Build 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 For

An 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 Credentials | | | Preferred Qualifications | | | Knowledge/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 |

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.

Posting Detail Information

| Number of Vacancies | 1 | | Desired Start Date | | | Job 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 | | EEO Statement |
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law. |