Assistant Director, Alumni Engagement

Florida Atlantic University•Boca Raton, FL

2d•$60,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Assistant Director, Alumni Engagement in Boca Raton, Florida. The position manages alumni network engagement and growth initiatives within the Alumni and Community Engagement team and supports other strategic priorities for the department. The role emphasizes building a culture of philanthropy and dedication across current and future alumni communities, identifying and maximizing network initiatives, and improving the experience of volunteer leaders and network members. The Assistant Director supports the leadership, development, and sustainability of alumni networks, including affinity, geographic, and professional networks. The role involves recruiting and managing volunteers, coordinating events and programming, developing communications and marketing, cultivating sponsorships and partnerships, maintaining alumni and volunteer data, and tracking budgets. The position also supports alumni and student programming, scholarship events, and department-wide initiatives. Travel is required as needed, including to network events and to meet prospects and volunteers. The position is based in Boca Raton and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with nights and weekends as needed. Salary is $60,000–$65,000 annually.

Requirements

Master’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience; or a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and four years of appropriate experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience in volunteer engagement, advancement/development, and/or alumni relations.

Responsibilities

Assist in leading, supporting, training, and stewarding operations and initiatives for current and future Florida Atlantic University alumni networks.
Recruit, train, and manage more than 100 local, regional, and out-of-state volunteers for network leadership positions.
Align volunteer efforts with Alumni and Community Engagement strategic goals, including engagement with young alumni and geographic, affinity, and professional groups.
Administer alumni network operating procedures covering budgets, sponsorships, community partnerships, brand guidelines, social media, and volunteer roles.
Identify network opportunities based on geography, affinity, and professional affiliations, and research target populations with alumni and community partners.
Support alumni network events and activities with leadership volunteers and university and department team members.
Travel to network events to engage volunteer leaders and build relationships in Florida and other states.
Identify notable alumni through networks, implement board priorities and liaison involvement, and advance the department’s network strategy.
Develop and implement marketing plans and manage communications to acquire and sustain alumni network engagement.
Draft and review invitations, communications, and promotional materials for network events and initiatives.
Maintain the network leaders resource guide, website, and other information resources.
Promote and grow alumni network memberships through programming, including developing content with platforms such as Canva.
Identify community partners and sponsorship or trade partnership opportunities, and support the development of sponsorship materials and agreements.
Support planning and execution of alumni signature, recurring, and athletics programs, including tailgates and watch parties.
Collaborate with university partners to identify and cultivate notable alumni for engagement opportunities and award nominations.
Assist with cultivating, tracking, and spotlighting alumni-owned and operated businesses.
Support planning, promotion, and operation of alumni scholarship recipient events and programs, and develop communications to spotlight the Alumni Scholarships program.
Ensure data integrity through regular tracking and reporting in coordination with advancement services, and use data-informed strategies to guide decisions and resource allocation.
Maintain current volunteer and member data and track network budgets, expenses, and purchases.
Administer RENXT/Classic, Blackbaud, Hivebrite Alumni Portal, and Active Campaign platforms.
Travel to meet prospects and volunteers and facilitate events; collaborate with on- and off-campus partners.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical insurance, including PPO/HMO options.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life insurance.
Flexible Spending plans.
Employee Assistance Program.
State retirement options, including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness program for state employees.
Sick Leave Pool Program.
Paid vacation and sick leave for eligible employees.
One personal day.
Nine paid holidays.
Paid winter break at the President’s discretion.
Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day.
Employee Educational Scholarship Program tuition assistance for eligible staff and faculty after six months of full-time employment; eligibility rules apply.