NORTH CAROLINA GREENSBORO University Program Specialist in Greensboro, NC

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Posting Details
Posting Details

Requisition Number S3137
Position Number 013950
Position Classification Title University Program Specialist
Functional Title University Program Specialist
Position Type Staff
University Information
Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit
An integral and external arm of the University Advancement Division, the Office of Alumni Relations is responsible for engaging, developing and sustaining relations with the University’s alumni. The mission of the Office is to foster alumni interest in and loyalty to the University through strategically planning and implementing programs and communications intended to connect alumni and students to the University and the UNCG Alumni Association, an independent but associated organization. The Office serves the greater University Advancement Division in identifying and cultivating alumni for philanthropic gifts of time, talent and treasure (financial resources). The work of the Office supports both the work of the UNCG Alumni Association and the University Advancement Division. The Office also maintains and manages the Alumni House for campus, alumni, and community use.
Position Summary
The Alumni House Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the Alumni House, actively marketing the facility to enhance and maximize revenue generation, as well as directing event operations for the Advancement Division. The Alumni House Manager develops and reviews annual preventative maintenance and upkeep of schedules, while proactively identifying needs for maintenance and repairs as a result of facility and equipment use. The Alumni House Manager oversees the coordination of necessary campus services such as Facilities, Catering, Risk Management, Public Safety and others as appropriate.

The Alumni House Manager oversees the Alumni House and related events to ensure appropriate event management by assigned staff and adherence to campus and facility policies and procedures. Handles all aspects of rental reservations including bookings, confirmations, billings, collections and maintaining complete rental records. Knowledge of audio/visual equipment required for rental, set-up and usage for events. Must be able to actively assist with set-up, breakdown and clean-up before and after events. Coordinates staff for events, filling in as needed.

The Alumni House Manager provides direction, oversees general administrative tasks, and monitors the distribution of efforts across projects. This individual is also required to serve as the front desk supervisor, being available at the front desk throughout the day. Provides assistance in developing and documenting Alumni House priorities to inform the planning, implementation, and follow-up of activities.

Supervises the execution of rental contracts, including the review of rental discussions including fee structures, and appropriate coordination of room set-up needs, staffing and catering, as well as post event record keeping. Oversees post-rental evaluations and reviews monthly management reports. Provides data analysis and tracks House use by internal and external constituent groups. Disseminates data to appropriate constituencies. Develops and oversee the maintenance of organized filing systems for all documents. Responsible for training staff to perform general administrative duties and support for the programs and Alumni House activities.
Minimum Qualifications

BACHELOR’S DEGREE AND ONE YEAR OF EXPERIENCE RELATED TO THE AREA OF ASSIGNMENT; OR EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE. ALL DEGREES MUST BE RECEIVED FROM APPROPRIATELY ACCREDITED INSTITUTIONS.

Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates
Preferred Qualifications
  • Outstanding organization and project management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and mange time efficiently.
  • Creative problem-solving skills and the ability to innovate.
  • Strong customer service skills.
  • Ability to effectively communicate information and ideas in written and verbal formats.
  • Experience working with budgets, and the ability to forecast projected revenue, downfalls and expenses.
  • Ability to effectively communicate information and ideas in written and verbal formats.
  • Ability to establish credibility and confidence with stakeholders.
  • Team player, with the confidence to take the lead and guide colleagues.
  • Demonstrated effectiveness in working with internal constituents such as diverse student body, faculty, and staff, and external constituents such as alumni, volunteer boards, strategic partners, stakeholder groups and volunteers.
  • Ability to anticipate and embrace change; demonstrate willingness to achieve, acquire, and utilize new skills and challenging tasks, and is flexible in changing conditions.
Alternate Option
If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants are required to upload a list of at least three (3) professional references that includes:
  1. Name,
  2. Company Name,
  3. Type of reference (Professional, Supervisor, Colleague, Academic, or Personal). One (1) of those references will need to be a current or previous supervisor.
  4. Email Address
  5. Contact Phone Number
Recruitment Range $59,311 - $61,874
Org #-Department Alumni Engagement - 34001
Work Hours of Position 8AM-5PM, M-F plus mornings, evenings and weekends as required
Number of Months per Year 12
Posting Requirements
Job Family Administrative & Managerial
Career Banded Title University Program Specialist
Open Date 06/15/2026
Close Date 07/06/2026
FTE 1.000
FLSA Non-Exempt
If other, please indicate
If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.
Salary Grade Equivalency
Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibility
Alumni House Client and Event Management
Essential Tasks
  • Manage and execute all events held in the Alumni House.
  • Approximately 700 events and meetings are held each year in the Alumni House.
  • Effectively manage client relationships with expediency and high standards of customer service.
  • Maintain positive relationships with all campus departments and internal/external vendors while successfully communicating all needs and services for the successful implementation of events.
  • Understand and effectively communicate all event procedures and policies to clients and vendors.
  • Cooperate and respond to alumni and campus partners in a timely manner.
  • Skillfully and effectively communicate and adapt to a wide range of constituents and audiences.
  • Understand broad range of markets in crafting skilled oral and written communications, as well as working knowledge of all available communication technologies available including email, websites, social networks and the UNCG on-line community.
  • Understands Alumni House history and leads milestone celebrations.
  • Manage and supervise Alumni House reception roles and student workers.
Key Responsibility
Program Support and Development- University Advancement
Essential Tasks
  • Manage multifaceted programs, events and projects including strategic planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of various programs/events/ projects.
  • Leads and facilitates staff, volunteers and campus partners, taking initiative in strategic planning around logistical support for signature alumni and university advancement events.
  • Understand university policies and procedures and how those policies affect current and future programming.
  • Possess in-depth understanding of the university’s academic and program environment so that all appropriate partners are engaged in relevant programming initiatives.
  • Possess leadership and inter-relational skills that effectively include and engage in a variety of talent and department engagement necessary for collaboration and cross discipline participation.
  • Cooperate and respond to fellow teammates, alumni and campus partners in a timely manner.
  • Skillfully and effectively communicate and adapt to a wide range of constituents and audiences.
  • Understand broad range of markets in crafting skilled oral and written communications, as well as a working knowledge of all available communication technologies available including email, websites, and social media.
Key Responsibility
Alumni House Facility Management
Essential Tasks
  • Monitor physical operations of the Alumni House and ensure that any needed repairs and maintenance are communicated to the proper departments.
  • Ensure the Alumni House is compliant with all environmental safety standards.
  • Coordinate needed work and repairs so that the day-to-day affairs of the House are not disrupted.
  • Protect and steward the exterior, interior and furnishings of the Alumni House.
  • Includes oversight of Alumni House vehicles.
Key Responsibility
Volunteer and Donor Development
Essential Tasks
  • In partnership and collaboration with Alumni Relations and University Advancement staff, engage local alumni through effective stewardship, programming and projects.
  • Effectively communicate goals and respond to constituent needs.
  • Uphold the mission of the University and University Advancement while building life long relationships with key alumni.
Key Responsibility
Communication and Marketing
Essential Tasks
  • Effectively communicate Alumni Engagement and University programs and projects through written and oral methods.
  • Collaborate and partner with Alumni Relations and University Advancement staff in delivering the most effective communications to alumni and students.
  • Organize, assimilate, and analyze data to determine best marketing strategies, delivery options, and the most effective communication messaging for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated ability in these areas ensures the successful execution of alumni programs and events.
Competency

Competency Professional Knowledge
Competency Description
  • Knowledge of program policies, procedures, technology, best practices and their theoretical bases.
  • Ability to interpret and apply a variety of interrelated policies, procedures, and programs for clients and to address clients’ non-routine issues.
  • Knowledge of new theories, trends, laws or precedents demonstrated by recommending and implementing improvements or necessary changes to policies, procedures and/or program(s).
Competency Level Journey
Competency Consultation
Competency Description
  • Ability to advise and collaborate with clients, program participants, and others to resolve difficult issues in assigned program area(s).
  • Ability to identify trends. Ability to recognize the impact of policies, procedures, and laws.
  • Ability to apply knowledge and understanding of program culture, issues, and work relationships to address situations.
  • Ability to share knowledge and critical thinking process.
  • Ability to promote the use of best practices to achieve mutually agreeable outcomes in the resolution of issues.
  • Ability to determine and document a course of action to address complex, ambiguous or unique operational and/or programmatic issues in assigned area(s).
Competency Level Journey
Competency Program/Project Administration
Competency Description
  • Ability to administer and/or manage a program with established guidelines and standards in its entirety or to administer several components of a multi-faceted program.
  • Ability to ensure program/project accountability.
  • Ability to define scope, goals, tasks, deliverables, timelines, tools, and resources.
  • Ability to assess the needs of the work unit or project.
  • Ability to determine any gaps, and recommend changes in procedures, workflow and work assignments to improve efficiency and effectiveness in performance of individuals and the work unit as a whole.
  • Ability to develop and monitor program/project databases, schedules and reports. Ability to ensure accuracy of data and compliance with program standards.
  • Ability to perform professional program administrative duties, including technical decisions.
  • Ability to collaborate in the development and completion of grants and contracts.
  • Ability to administer pre- and post-award agreements.
  • Ability to prepare related reports as required.
Competency Level Journey
Competency Communication and Marketing
Competency Description
  • Ability to maintain and enhance professional relationships to increase credibility for building support and reaching consensus when explaining and interpreting program policies and procedures within assigned area(s).
  • Ability to convey sensitive information or decisions to clients.
  • Ability to work toward mutual resolutions that are in the best interests of the organization and across organizational lines.
  • Ability to promote and market assigned area{s) and persuade clients of the needs and beneficial outcomes of the program.
  • Ability to plan and implement marketing strategies and functions.
  • Ability to apply creativity to development of strategies and functions.
  • Ability to take a lead in presentation of products and cultivation of donors.
  • Ability to develop and conduct multiple training programs to meet organizational training needs.
  • Ability to prepare teaching plans, and materials.
  • Ability to identify objectives and provide instructions in a variety of training disciplines which include and encompass all levels of work.

Competency Level Journey
Competency Leadership
Competency Description
  • Ability to develop and manage a program/project plan. Ability to provide consultation on issues and requests from clients.
  • Ability to consult with higher-level professionals to discuss alternative solutions.
  • Ability to supervise staff.
  • Ability to develop and implements short-term strategies consistent with program goals.
Competency Level Journey
Competency Information Analysis and Decision-Making
Competency Description
  • Ability to analyze business operations and/or financial statements for overall program administration.
  • Ability to develop initiatives to meet program/project needs and objectives.
  • Ability to assess and resolve unprecedented problems that require research and review of policy and procedures for the program or assigned components.
  • Ability to resolve problems or compliance issues, based on delegated authority
Competency Level Journey
ADA Checklist
ADA Checklist

"R" for Rare (0-30%), "O" for Occasional (30-60%), "F" for Frequent (60-90%), "C" for Constant (90-100%)

Physical Effort Reading - F, Writing - F, Vision-Preparing/Analyzing figures - F, Vision-Visual inspection - F, Lifting-0-30 lbs. - F, Lifting-30-60 lbs. - O, Lifting-60-90 lbs. - R, Pushing/Pulling - O, Climbing-Stairs - F, Bending, Squatting
Work Environment Driving - Car/Truck - O, Inside - F, Outside - O
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume/CV
  2. Cover Letter
  3. List of References
Optional Documents
Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ( - ).

  1. - Please indicate how you learned of the vacant position for which you are applying:
    • UNCGjobsearch Website
    • Greensboro News & Record
    • Carolina Peacemaker
    • Other Newspaper
    • The Chronicle of Higher Education
    • Inside Higher Ed
    • Other Professional Journal
    • NCWorks.gov
    • UNC System Job Board
    • Other Online Job Board
    • Personal Networking
    • Other
  2. - Other: Please list

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. - Are you eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship
    • Yes
    • No
  4. - Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship for employment at the University of North Carolina in Greensboro
    • Yes
    • No
The Alumni House Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the Alumni House, actively marketing the facility to enhance and maximize revenue generation, as well as directing event operations for the Advancement Division. The Alumni House Manager develops and reviews annual preventative maintenance and upkeep of schedules, while proactively identifying needs for maintenance and repairs as a result of facility and equipment use. The Alumni House Manager oversees the coordination of necessary campus services such as Facilities, Catering, Risk Management, Public Safety and others as appropriate. The Alumni House Manager oversees the Alumni House and related events to ensure appropriate event management by assigned staff and adherence to campus and facility policies and procedures. Handles all aspects of rental reservations including bookings, confirmations, billings, collections and maintaining complete rental records. Knowledge of audio/visual equipment required for rental, set-up and usage for events. Must be able to actively assist with set-up, breakdown and clean-up before and after events. Coordinates staff for events, filling in as needed. The Alumni House Manager provides direction, oversees general administrative tasks, and monitors the distribution of efforts across projects. This individual is also required to serve as the front desk supervisor, being available at the front desk throughout the day. Provides assistance in developing and documenting Alumni House priorities to inform the planning, implementation, and follow-up of activities. Supervises the execution of rental contracts, including the review of rental discussions including fee structures, and appropriate coordination of room set-up needs, staffing and catering, as well as post event record keeping. Oversees post-rental evaluations and reviews monthly management reports. Provides data analysis and tracks House use by internal and external constituent groups. Disseminates data to appropriate constituencies. Develops and oversee the maintenance of organized filing systems for all documents. Responsible for training staff to perform general administrative duties and support for the programs and Alumni House activities. Minimum Qualifications BACHELOR’S DEGREE AND ONE YEAR OF EXPERIENCE RELATED TO THE AREA OF ASSIGNMENT; OR EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE. ALL DEGREES MUST BE RECEIVED FROM APPROPRIATELY ACCREDITED INSTITUTIONS. Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates Preferred Qualifications Outstanding organization and project management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and mange time efficiently. Creative problem-solving skills and the ability to innovate. Strong customer service skills. Ability to effectively communicate information and ideas in written and verbal formats. Experience working with budgets, and the ability to forecast projected revenue, downfalls and expenses. Ability to effectively communicate information and ideas in written and verbal formats. Ability to establish credibility and confidence with stakeholders. Team player, with the confidence to take the lead and guide colleagues. Demonstrated effectiveness in working with internal constituents such as diverse student body, faculty, and staff, and external constituents such as alumni, volunteer boards, strategic partners, stakeholder groups and volunteers. Ability to anticipate and embrace change; demonstrate willingness to achieve, acquire, and utilize new skills and challenging tasks, and is flexible in changing conditions. Alternate Option If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
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