Assistant Director of Annual Giving

University of South Carolina

Spartanburg, SC

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$48,726–$59,689 Per Year
SKILLS
Alumni Relations, Budget Management, Campaigns, Career Development, Channel Strategies, Content Management, Direct Mail, Driver's License, Employee Assistance Plan, Financial Projections, Funding, Fundraising, Fundraising Program, Health Insurance, Higher Education, Interpersonal Skills, Life Insurance, Military, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Production Management, Production Schedule, Program Planning, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Research Grants, Schedule Development, Scholarship, Team Player, Time Management, Tuition Fees, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Spartanburg, SC
POSTED
15 days ago

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Logo Posting Number STA00362PO26 Job Family Alumni Relations and Development Job Function Alumni Relations USC Market Title Alumni Affairs Coordinator Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/131957 Job Level P1 - Professional Business Title (Internal Title) Assistant Director of Annual Giving Campus Upstate Work County Spartanburg College/Division USC Upstate College/Division Level Department UPS Alumni Relations & Annual Giving State Pay Range G08 USC Market Range MRE - $48,726 $59,689 $70,653 Anticipated Hiring Range $48,726 - $59,689; Salary commensurate with education and experience. Location of Vacancy USC Upstate, Spartanburg, SC Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule

Monday - Friday; 8:30am - 5pm; Some evenings and weekends as needed are required.

Basis 12 months Job Search Category Alumni Development

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.

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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.

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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

Assistant Director of Annual Giving (ADAG)

University of South Carolina Upstate

STA00362PO26

Spartanburg, SC

Reporting to the Director of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving, the Assistant Director of Annual Giving (ADAG) develops and executes the annual solicitation strategy in alignment with the university's strategic priorities. The ADAG manages the comprehensive annual giving program, including direct mail, giving day, digital campaigns, giving webpages, employee campaign, and senior legacy society.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 1 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

Valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

A bachelor's and 1 year of experience. Higher education fundraising and/or strong understanding of development process and comprehensive campaigns; working knowledge of Raiser's Edge RE-NXT strongly desired.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

A good driving record. Ability to organize and manage multiple assignments and deadlines. Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills. Excellent organizational skills and proven capability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously. Demonstrated initiative, enthusiasm, flexibility and proven effectiveness working with diverse groups of people and functional areas.

Job Duties

Job Duty

Develops and executes a multi-channel strategy appeal schedule that utilizes a variety of medium to communicate with potential and current donors. Draft content, manage production schedule, identify targeted segments, and oversee project budget for annual giving campaigns, continually monitoring progress toward campaign goals.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 35 Job Duty

Assist the Director of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving in driving alumni engagement by cultivating and building relationships to create loyalty for USC Upstate that will lead to an investment of private support.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 25 Job Duty

Coordinates donor acquisition and renewal strategies related to annual giving for academic colleges/schools, intercollegiate athletics, and campus partners. Works in collaboration with campus constituents to execute integrated multi-channel strategies utilizing targeted messaging, audience segmentation, and crowd-funding techniques.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 25 Job Duty

Serves as the university representative for the official university ring program and plans and executes the annual Ring Ceremony and Senior Legacy Project, fostering student engagement, philanthropy, tradition, and Spartan pride.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty

Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Function No Percentage of Time 5

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.

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No Hazardous weather category Non-Essential

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date Job Open Date 05/20/2026 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant

The application must be completed including all current and previous work history and education. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing work history and education sections of the application.

USC Upstate offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

  • Health and Life Insurance
  • Retirement Programs
  • Paid Tuition Program
  • Dependent Scholarships
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 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/206681 EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

    • This University of South Carolina Upstate position is located in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Do you wish to continue applying for this position?
  • Yes

  • No

    • Are you willing and able to submit to a pre-employment background check that may include, but it is not limited to, criminal history, national sex offender search and motor vehicle history as a condition of hire?
  • Yes

  • No

    • Do you have at least a bachelor's degree and 1 year of experience?
  • Yes

  • No

    • Do you have a valid driver's license and good driving record?
  • Yes

  • No

    • The salary range for this position is $48,726 - $59,689 based on education and experience. Is this salary range acceptable to you?
  • Yes

  • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

  • Cover Letter
  • Resume

Optional Documents

  • Other Supporting Documents
  • List of References and Contact Information

About the Company

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