Director of Alumni Engagement

Florida State University•Tallahassee, FL

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About The Position

The Director of Alumni Engagement provides strategic leadership in cultivating meaningful relationships between the university and its alumni and friends. This position develops and implements innovative programs, events, and communications that strengthen lifelong connections, enhance alumni involvement, and advance the mission and priorities of the Division of University Advancement (DUA) and the university. Working collaboratively with the President/CEO, Vice President of DUA, academic Deans, colleges, schools, and campus partners, the Director will design initiatives that engage alumni in the life of the institution, foster a vibrant alumni network, and promote philanthropic support in alignment with University goals.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and six years of experience related to the job duties or in an advancement field; or a high school diploma/equivalent and experience equal to ten years. (Note: post-high school education can substitute for experience at the equivalent rate.)
A valid Florida or Georgia Driver's License, or the ability to obtain upon hire

Nice To Haves

You're known as a collaborative and entrepreneurial team member.
You're able to not only see the big picture but also create a vision, and you always account for the small details too.
You're able to connect with people across wide range of interests and backgrounds.
You can balance the deep work of innovation to follow through to operationalization of outreach and programming.
You can easily engage with others, be assertive, and diplomatic at the same time.
This position takes a unique skill set.
Good communication skills are a must.
You are able to balance workflow with a multitude of components by independently setting priorities, demonstrating ability to think critically and make decisions that benefit the association, leadership and the team.
You enjoy a work environment that serves the needs of internal and external stakeholders and recognize that service is at the heart of what we do.

Responsibilities

Academic Program Engagement
Partner with academic Deans, faculty, and staff to develop and sustain alumni engagement initiatives that align with college and departmental priorities.
Create opportunities for alumni to contribute to academic excellence through mentorship, guest speaking, and participation in program-specific events.
Collaborate with Volunteer Engagement team and the C/S/U team to develop and implement programming.
Virtual Engagement
Design and implement virtual programs and digital platforms that expand alumni access and participation across geographic regions.
Utilize technology to foster meaningful connections among alumni and between alumni and the university.
Lifecycle Programming
Develop and manage engagement strategies that connect alumni across their full lifecycle.
Coordinate programs that celebrate alumni milestones, promote continued involvement, and encourage philanthropy at every stage.
Experiential Engagement
Plan and execute experiences that highlight university impact and alumni success.
Corporate Engagement
Leverage alumni connections in the corporate sector to create Seminole Corporate Clubs serving as mutually beneficial relationships between the university and business communities.
Travel to execute, support or collaborate on events as needed.
Campus Partnerships and Liaison Role
Build and sustain strong collaborative relationships with key campus partners and programs-including the FSU Career Center, Greek Life, International Programs, Graduate School, and Undergraduate Studies-to align alumni engagement efforts with University priorities, fostering open communication, shared goals, and coordinated initiatives that enhance student and alumni engagement.
Identify and advance opportunities for joint programming and partnership that amplify the university's mission and create a seamless continuum of engagement from student to alumnus.
Serve as alumni engagement's liaison to Seminole Tribe of Florida for signature outreach.
Develop, manage, and monitor the alumni engagement budget to grow unit within Alumni Engagement department, ensure effective allocation of financial resources and alignment with divisional priorities.
Prepare budget projections, track expenditures, and evaluate return on investment for key engagement initiatives and programs.
Data, Metrics, and Strategic Insight
Capture, analyze, and interpret data to measure engagement outcomes and identify trends that inform strategy development and program refinement.
Implement and utilize CASE global engagement metrics to evaluate alumni participation across key dimensions, ensuring consistency and accountability in reporting.
Collaborate with the DUA data team to develop standard reporting tools and dashboards that monitor engagement progress and demonstrate impact.
Other duties as assigned, night, weekend work.