Assistant Director of Student and Alumni Engagement, College of Communication & Information

Job ID: 56370
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Regular/Temporary: Regular

Department
Alumni Affairs

Equal Employment Opportunity

An Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled
& Veteran Employer.

FSU’s Equal Opportunity Statement can be viewed at:
http://www.hr.fsu.edu/PDF/Publications/diversity/EEO_Statement.pdf

Responsibilities

Responsible for the development, implementation, and
organization of the alumni relations program in the College of
Communication and Information (CCI). Connects current students and
alumni, the college, and institution to advance Florida State.
Builds upon the CCI advancement infrastructure to develop and
support alumni relations and engagement across the college.

Develop and implement plan to connect current students with CCI
alumni; manage programming, events/activities including but not
limited to Scholars & Stars, Distinguished Alumni Awards, and
other college-wide engagement events. Develop, organize, implement,
and evaluate the CCI student and alumni outreach and engagement
events including national, regional and virtual outreach; develop
in-person and virtual engagement strategies.

Plan, execute, and manage opportunities to engage alumni,
parents, students and friends through college-wide programs,
communication and events that meet the strategic priorities of CCI.
Work collaboratively with development team to support programming
and translate engagement into giving in line with University
Advancement and College priorities. Influence donor cycle through
engagement that supports identification, cultivation, and
stewardship.

Participate in campus-wide alumni engagement activities
including but not limited to participation in FSU Commencement
three times per year, Seminole 100 and FSU Homecoming Activities –
includes staffing, volunteer recruitment, nominations.

Manage budget process from planning to implementation to
tracking and reconciling.

Collaborate with the development team to manage and/or provide
support to key volunteer and student groups including the CCI’s
Leadership Board, the Center for Hispanic Marketing Advisory Board
and serve as the liaison to the Student Leadership Council; support
event planning, volunteer and student recruitment process and
onboarding of volunteers and students throughout the College;
understand development goals as integral part of informing
outreach.

Develop, implement and manage the College’s Alumni Relations
program which will include both student and alumni enculturation
programming, as well as programming aimed at advancing the
College’s goals and objectives. Works collaboratively with
development team to support programming and translate engagement
into giving. Play an active role in donor cycle through engagement
that supports identification, cultivation, and stewardship.

Create messaging that encourages alumni engagement including
digital and print media, leverage digital displays around buildings
and educating on a culture of engagement and philanthropy; Actively
cultivate content to amplify stories across media including print,
blog, social. Collaborate with the College’s Communication team and
provide relevant communications and logistics that engages
students, alumni and supporters. Serve as CCI’s liaison to the FSU
Career Center, Alumni Campus Partners; leverage existing
programming as appropriate including Women for FSU, Alumni Networks
and Seminole Clubs.

Oversee CCI alumni engagement data management; evaluate current
outreach, programs and engagement using surveys and other data to
inform decision making and strategy; data maintenance on student
and alumni engagement activities; understand and leverage industry
best practices for alumni metrics. Other duties as assigned.
    

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and four years of experience related to the
job duties or in an advancement field; or a high school
diploma/equivalent and experience equal to eight years. (Note:
post-high school education can substitute for experience at the
equivalent rate.)

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Ability to develop and implement policies, procedures, goals,
and objectives.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships.

Ability to prioritize, organize and perform multiple work
assignments simultaneously.

Valid FL or GA Driver’s License or the ability to obtain.

*Applicants must upload a resume with their online application.
*

University Information

One of the nation’s elite research universities, Florida State
University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the
sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while
embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the
traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in
1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of
higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in
tradition that fosters research, encourages creativity, and
embraces diversity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of
a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people
whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news! Learn
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How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as
advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a
current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with
all applicable information. Applications must include all work
history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a
resume.

*Applicants must upload a resume with their online application.
*

Considerations

This is an A&P (Administrative and Professional)
position.

Criminal Background Check

This position requires successful completion of a criminal
history background check. The background check will be conducted as
authorized and in accordance with University Policy
4-OP-C-7-B11.

Open until filled

This position is being advertised as open until filled.

The hiring committee will review applications as received.