Coordinator of Alumni Engagement, Regional Engagement

Job ID: 57972
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Regular/Temporary: Regular

Department

Alumni Affairs

Florida State University will soon embark on its next comprehensive campaign. As the silent 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.

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

This campus-based position is responsible for working day-to-day with Seminole Clubs and Chapters (as assigned). The Coordinator works with Chapter and Club Leaders to plan and implement regional engagement opportunities designed to create awareness, foster communication, stimulate involvement and strengthen the connection between the university and its alumni.

Visit (as requested and needed) Clubs to provide board meeting support, ongoing training to ensure compliance with university policy and to provide strong support for volunteers. Work closely with Volunteer Engagement to articulate opportunities where vacancies may occur or strategic engagement needs support.

Coordinates leadership transitions with Seminole Clubs and Club leaders by defining and implementing succession planning and best practices; develops processes and policies with counterpart in department based on volunteer needs to ensure club programs are supported and information is streamlined to the university, in particular the FSU Foundation. Knowledge of Booster and Foundation activities to encourage and educate on purposeful, intentional programming throughout clubs.

Manages internal data for Association and Foundation strategy to grow alumni participation. Implement innovative solutions for all Club activities to drive data back to advancement strategies.

Reinforce collaborative and supportive relationship with the University’s colleges, schools and units (campus partners); Assist with the planning and execution annual Leadership Conference, work across association departments including membership, special events, and outreach. Implement strategy to involve Clubs with alumni networks and other relevant programming that will lead to strong relationship with university.

Stay up-to-date on regional engagement and Club best practices and industry standards; contribute to building innovative regional engagement program.

Other duties as assigned by Director of Seminole Clubs and/or Associate VP of Advancement, Alumni Engagement/President of the FSU Alumni Association.

Partner with appropriate staff on Great Give to ensure significant engagement in donor participation; educate Clubs on nomination, mentorship, virtual engagement and other Association-centric opportunities that will lead to being better informed and connected to university.  

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and two years of experience; or a high school diploma/equivalent and experience equal to six years. (Note: post-high school education can substitute for experience at the equivalent rate.)

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.

Considerations

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

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

This position is being advertised as open until filled. The hiring committee will review applications as received.

Applicants must upload a resume with their online application.