Senior Director of Alumni Engagement, Colleges, Schools, and Units

Job ID: 56833
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
accessed at: https://hr.fsu.edu/sites/g/files/upcbnu2186/files/PDF/Publications/diversity/EEO_Statement.pdf.

Responsibilities

Leadership level position responsible for centralized alumni
engagement effort across the Division of University Advancement
(DUA). This position works closely with the President/CEO of the
Alumni Association to enhance and measure alumni engagement within
the colleges, schools, and units at FSU through industry
best-practices. The Senior Director of Alumni Engagement, Colleges,
Schools, and Units (CSU) will have a deep understanding of alumni
relations, engagement, metric and a record of success in building a
strong alumni program.

Provide leadership and direct supervision to college, school and
unit alumni staff; ensure best practices in alumni engagement to
support DUA goals. Focus efforts of CSU engagement to be both
in-person and virtual to maximize opportunities; provide insight to
overall FSU alumni engagement strategy to support and amplify
efforts within the CSU staff directly reporting centrally. Lead
strategy with Assistant and Associate Directors to implement a
comprehensive engagement strategy from student to alumni and beyond
leveraging FSU Alumni Association and CSU opportunities; provide
board and advancement council support as needed to CSU staff
ensuring the highest level of engagement with volunteer
leaders.

Serve as part of the team managing alumni engagement dashboards
and metrics requiring collaboration with data staff. Ensure
industry standard metrics are captured through all engagement –
volunteer, experiential, philanthropic and communication. Provide
reports to President/CEO of the Alumni Association and staff as
needed on engagement metrics – especially relative to
school/college activities.  Stay informed on evolving
practices and proactively implement.

Lead monthly campus partner meetings bringing together alumni
and outreach staff from across campus to share best practices in
alumni engagement, share calendar and planning information, provide
advancement updates to keep broad campus engagement community
informed and create alignment; Engage with CSU and unit staff as
the primary liaison to the FSU Alumni Association providing
support, insight, best practices, and central alumni engagement
strategy in order for CSU staff to leverage for success.

Support central alumni engagement events through staffing,
planning, and execution in consultation with President/CEO of the
Alumni Association and Executive Director of DUA events; speak to
numerous and various constituencies filling in for President/CEO of
the Alumni Association remarks when needed; ability to communicate
verbally and in writing in order to cultivate, steward and engage
alumni. Other duties as assigned.

Develop and oversee CSU budget and provide special guidance to
CSU staff and leadership to develop strong alumni engagement budget
within in order to accomplish outreach and program goals. Oversee
and approve travel in consultation with the President/CEO of the
Alumni Association mainly focusing on priorities and intended
outcome of travel – include President/CEO of the Alumni
Association, VP of DUA and other VIPs when strategically
necessary. 

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and six years of experience in a related
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.)

*Applicants must upload a cover letter & 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
more about our university and campuses.

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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 cover letter & resume with their
online application. *

Considerations

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

This position requires successful completion of a
criminal history background check.

Open until filled

This position is being advertised as open until filled.

The hiring committee will review applications as received.