Job ID: 62448
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Department
FSU Division ofUniversity Advancement
Florida State University is currently in the leadership phase of a comprehensive campaign. As theleadership phase of the campaign begins, the Division of University Advancement is accelerating the hiring of additional alumni engagementofficers’ campus-wide and is excited to build out its team. For Advancement professionals who are interested in being a part of acomprehensive campaign from the beginning for their career development, the timing is ideal to join our team.
Equal EmploymentOpportunity
FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Responsibilities
This position providessupervision and operational leadership for affinity and volunteer engagement initiatives, including Alumni Networks, the Student AlumniAssociation and general volunteer opportunities. This role develops and implements strategies that strengthen the volunteer lifecycle,expands and standardizes volunteer opportunities to support the Division of University Advancement and FSU priorities. The AssociateDirector exercises independent judgment to identify opportunities and translates strategy into scalable processes across alumni engagementteam while leveraging data to drive continuous improvement and impact.
Affinity Networks and Student Engagement
Provideoversight for all networks including strategy, structure, annual planning, scholarship management, development of new networks based onpriorities, and ongoing evaluation to strengthen engagement outcomes.
Collaborate with Senior Director of Alumni Engagement toconnect programs and outreach opportunities to network and student participation, volunteer involvement and outcomes to align comprehensiveengagement approach.
Partner with alumni engagement team in college, schools, units to actively and strategically diffuse initiativesas appropriate and identify areas for joint programming to multiply outcomes and maximize resources.
Volunteer Engagement
Mange team and execute Volunteer Leadership Summit/s and other conference type engagement that trains volunteers across alumni engagementspectrum and prepares volunteers for success based on institutional and division priorities.
Develop and implement strategies thatstrengthen volunteer recruitment, onboarding, engagement, retention, and offboarding; design and operationalize a comprehensive volunteerlifecycle model and scalable processes to support long-term volunteer success.
Identify and implement new engagement approaches,including micro-volunteer opportunities and leadership development pathways; continually evaluate new and emerging practices.
LeadFSU National Day of Service and Admitted student engagement/receptions.
Data, Metrics, Budget
Establish and maintain systemsto track volunteer activity, including hours, participation, and engagement trends according to CASE standards and best practices; performbenchmarking research as requested.
Partner with department leadership to develop and maintain a Volunteer Engagement dashboard andensure data stewardship in line with DUA practices.
Analyze data to evaluate effectiveness, identify trends, and provide strategicrecommendations that inform decision-making, resource allocation, and program direction.
Develop and manage annual budget.
Campus Collaborations
Serves as primary FSU Connect staff liaison regularly convening collaborators including Senior Director,Alumni Engagement, Senior Director of Colleges, Schools and Units, and Career Center staff.
Act as liaison to, and build strongworking partnership with, Leadership Annual Giving Officers and Annual Giving; ensure network and volunteer alignment on philanthropicpriorities; connect opportunities from networks, volunteers and individuals to appropriate advancement colleagues and provide support asneeded.
Develop key partnerships to support student to alumni journey map; Partner with Admissions and Student Affairs on specificprojects.
Supervisory and Special Initiatives:
Provide direct supervision, coaching, and performance management for VolunteerEngagement staff; Establish priorities, manage day-to-day operations and outcomes.
Serve as FSU AA liaison to Seminole Tribe ofFlorida for Homecoming and other signature initiatives; collaborate and partner with University Relations on this and other initiatives.
Nights, weekends and travel required.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and fouryears of experience in higher education advancement, or a combination of post high school education and experience equal to 8 years.
A valid Florida or Georgia Driver's License or the ability to obtain.
University Information
One of thenation'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 andcritical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is acommunity steeped in tradition that fosters research, encourages creativity, and embraces diversity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of beingpart 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 toFlorida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.
Applicants arerequired to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, andeducation 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.
