Director of Alumni Engagement

Director of Alumni Engagement

Florida State University

Department:
Alumni Affairs, FSU Division of University Advancement

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 advancement services 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.

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,…