Senior Director of Alumni Engagement, Colleges, Schools and Units
Job Description
Florida State University is currently in the leadership phase of a comprehensive campaign. As the leadership phase of the campaign begins, the Division of University Advancement is accelerating the hiring of additional alumni engagement professionals’ campus-wide and is excited to build out its team. For Advancement professionals who are interested in being a part of a comprehensive campaign from the beginning for their career development, the timing is ideal to join our team.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the President and CEO and AVP of Alumni Engagement, this position partners with DUA leadership, colleges, schools, & units (CSU) and other campus partners to implement a coordinated, enterprise-wide approach to alumni engagement strategy and contributes insight that informs the overall engagement strategy for the university. The role strengthens alumni connections, enhances programmatic collaboration and outcomes, and advances the mission and priorities of the DUA and Florida State University.
Colleges, Schools, and Units (CSU) AE leadership
Provide strategic guidance and direct supervision to CSU-based assistant and associate directors of student and alumni engagement.
Collaborate with volunteer engagement team and the CSU team to develop and implement college-based and university-wide engagement programming.
Leverage central strategies when appropriate to support CSU goals.
Ensure staff development and support to align with DUA priorities and intended outcomes.
Programs and Outreach
Execute extensive portfolio of engagement programs including interdisciplinary and academic programming.
Design and implement virtual programs and digital platforms that expand accessibility and participation among constituents; Identify and utilize digital tools and emerging technologies to foster meaningful alumni-alumni connections and alumni-to-university connections.
Execute alumni and constituent opportunities to contribute to academic excellence through mentorship, guest speaking, and participation in program-specific events.
Campus Partnerships
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 (CARE, Transfer and Unconquered Scholars)—to align alumni engagement efforts with priorities, foster open communication, shared goals, and coordinated initiatives that enhance student and alumni engagement.
Serve as the primary liaison from FSU AA to all colleges and schools including FSU Panama City, providing guidance, best practices, and strategic consultation for campus partners.
Convene and lead campus partner meetings at a regular cadence to produce understanding, alignment and results.
