Assistant Director, Alumni Relations

Summary

The Assistant Director of Alumni Relations will execute the strategies and tactics within the operating plan to create meaningful experiences for alumni and friends, with the goal of driving engagement.

Examples of Work

Job functions are specific duties that would be included in the essential functions of the job description. These functions are not all-inclusive nor do they cover the full extent of the duties performed.

• Develop comprehensive strategies that ensure that alumni programming will have tangible impact and further connect alumni and prospects to UF in support of securing private resources.
• Assist in developing alumni programs and a variety of targeted initiatives that build and engage alumni communities.
• Assist in meeting established goals and objectives for the department and the university.
• Manage and coordinate the business processes that support the renewal of annual memberships including data collection, data transfer, direct mailings, broadcast emails, social media and promotional events.
• Provide customer support to members, troubleshoot issues, serve as liaison and collaborate in resolving membership issues.
• Manage the programs and vendors that provide value to association members.
• Responsible for organizing and coordinating university-wide engagement activities that are consistent with the strategic focus and image of the university.
• Responsible for managing the community and serving as a liaison for research, engagement, and coordination with internal stakeholders, alumni, and leadership.
• Build core mechanisms and communications vehicles to encourage participation and engagement in the community.

Education and Experience

Master’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and one year of relevant experience.

Licensure and Certification

N/A

Supervision

This position may have supervisory responsibility.

Competencies

• Collaboration**
• Stakeholder Focus**
• Manages Execution**
• Accountability**
• Adaptability/Innovation**
• Effective Communication**
• Critical Thinking**
• Organizational Acumen**

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