Florida State University · 1 day ago
Director of Alumni Engagement
Tallahassee, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
6+ years expFlorida State University is currently in the leadership phase of a comprehensive campaign, and they are seeking a Director of Alumni Engagement to provide strategic leadership in cultivating meaningful relationships with alumni and friends. The role involves developing innovative programs and initiatives that enhance alumni involvement and promote philanthropic support in alignment with university goals.
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Responsibilities
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
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
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
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
Plan and execute experiences that highlight university impact and alumni success
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
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
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
Qualification
Required
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
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Company
Florida State University
Florida State University is an American public space-grant and sea-grant research uivnersity.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$108.2MKey Investors
National Science FoundationNational Institutes of Health
2024-02-23Grant· $6M
2023-01-27Grant· $72.7M
2021-10-14Grant· $14.5M
Leadership Team
Ebe Randeree
Associate Dean. College of Communication & Information
Jeff Latimer
Director of IT for College of Medicine and FSU Health
Recent News
2025-11-24
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