Florida State University · 5 hours 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 is looking to build out its team of advancement services professionals. The Director of Alumni Engagement provides strategic leadership in cultivating meaningful relationships between the university and its alumni, developing programs and initiatives that enhance alumni involvement and promote philanthropic support.
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Responsibilities
Provides strategic leadership in cultivating meaningful relationships between the university and its alumni and friends
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, designs initiatives that engage alumni in the life of the institution, foster a vibrant alumni network, and promote philanthropic support in alignment with University goals
Partners with academic Deans, faculty, and staff to develop and sustain alumni engagement initiatives that align with college and departmental priorities
Creates opportunities for alumni to contribute to academic excellence through mentorship, guest speaking, and participation in program-specific events
Collaborates with Volunteer Engagement team and the C/S/U team to develop and implement programming
Designs and implements virtual programs and digital platforms that expand alumni access and participation across geographic regions
Utilizes technology to foster meaningful connections among alumni and between alumni and the university
Develops and manages engagement strategies that connect alumni across their full lifecycle
Coordinates programs that celebrate alumni milestones, promote continued involvement, and encourage philanthropy at every stage
Plans and executes experiences that highlight university impact and alumni success
Leverages alumni connections in the corporate sector to create Seminole Corporate Clubs serving as mutually beneficial relationships between the university and business communities
Travels to execute, support or collaborate on events as needed
Builds and sustains 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
Identifies and advances opportunities for joint programming and partnership that amplify the university’s mission and create a seamless continuum of engagement from student to alumnus
Serves as alumni engagement’s liaison to Seminole Tribe of Florida for signature outreach
Develops, manages, and monitors the alumni engagement budget to grow unit within Alumni Engagement department, ensure effective allocation of financial resources and alignment with divisional priorities
Prepares budget projections, tracks expenditures, and evaluates return on investment for key engagement initiatives and programs
Captures, analyzes, and interprets data to measure engagement outcomes and identify trends that inform strategy development and program refinement
Implements and utilizes CASE global engagement metrics to evaluate alumni participation across key dimensions, ensuring consistency and accountability in reporting
Collaborates 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
Benefits
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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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2025 (152)
2024 (108)
2023 (106)
2022 (80)
2021 (33)
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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
Associate Director of Information Technology
Recent News
2025-11-24
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