Assistant Director, Regional Alumni Engagement

Advancement & Partnerships:

Join our dynamic and growing Advancement & Partnerships team as we work together to power partnerships and transform lives through philanthropy. 

Together, we can unleash the potential of people and ideas to positively change the world. Your efforts on our team will help us to build the University for the Future.

The Opportunity:

The Assistant Director of Regional Alumni Engagement manages and directs UCF Alumni initiatives that increase alumni engagement and annual giving through a scalable, regional-based alumni program that leverages the power of technology to expand our national footprint. Contact with regional groups and other alumni may be virtual. Interaction with communities, volunteers and alumni in the region will also focus on the online delivery of virtual engagement opportunities to expand the reach of UCF Alumni to a wider audience.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the direction and activities of UCF Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving's regional-based alumni program including the communities and their volunteer leadership. Responsibilities include identifying, recruiting, soliciting and training volunteer leadership as well as managing, reporting and evaluating activities of the communities. Meetings with communities occur virtually.

• Expand the regional-based alumni program in number of volunteers and programmatic offerings through scalable initiatives that drive engagement and lead to philanthropy. Sustain and grow alumni volunteer and experiential engagement through regional and national alumni events, online platforms and community service. Must be willing to travel as necessary.

• Work with the leadership of the UCF Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving department to develop and execute on annual and long-term strategic goals that increase alumni engagement and philanthropy. Educate volunteer leaders on UCF Advancement's priorities and initiatives.

• Anticipate, understand and respond to the needs of volunteer leaders; assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, make recommendations and/or resolve the problem.

• Collaborate externally with UCF entities such as Admissions, Athletics, and others to help promote and host strategic engagement events. Collaborate internally with the annual giving staff and university-wide development officers to promote philanthropic engagement initiatives and the identification and cultivation of alumni donor prospects.

• Assist with regional scholarships in the aspects of fundraising, selection, criteria/requirements, donor stewardship, marketing and communication.

• Write and manage content for alumni communications including electronic communications, web content, social media and direct mail for distribution to alumni.

• Manage multiple budgets and oversee the daily financial activity of regional communities to maintain fiscal stability. Assist in the development of and manage and track the overall budget for the regional-based alumni engagement program. 

• Maintain standards for data privacy and integrity with respect to regional alumni queries, community demographic analysis reports and contact information updates.

• Provide counsel, advice and technical assistance to university departments and other operational units of the university as it relates to the regional-based alumni engagement program. 

• Critical features of this job are described above. Management reserves the right to adjust responsibilities in line with evolving business needs. All positions assist in recruiting, training and retaining foundation employees.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219.  Click here for more information

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expertise in executing large, high-profile events.

• Expertise in relationship building and working in a position with a high level of public contact with internal and external stakeholders.

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. 

• Proven ability to lead and direct staff and volunteers. 

• Experience working in a complex University environment.

• Experience working with various technologies including advanced knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office, Zoom, CRM systems and ERP systems.

• Proven ability in budget management.

The most successful candidates may possess the following qualities:

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and time management skills.

• Ability to effectively communicate, handle multiple priorities, and handle the pressure of deadlines.

• The ability to work independently and collaboratively to achieve goals with a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.

• Ability to travel, attend and conduct meetings on and off campus, and make presentations before large and small groups.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

Classification Title: Assistant Director, Alumni Engagement

Advancement and Partnerships values the unique contributions that each team member brings to our division. The determination of a successful candidate's starting salary will vary based on several factors, including education and relevant experience. The anticipated pay scale indicated for this position generally applies to candidates who meet the minimum requirements and several of the preferred qualifications outlined above.

We will accept applications for this position through Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 11:59 PM. The University of Central Florida is closed for holiday break from Thursday, December 19, 2024, through Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Our search efforts will resume after the university closure, with interviews anticipated the third week of January 2025.
 

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks!  UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program 

• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays

• Retirement savings options 

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions 

• Education assistance 

• Flexible work environment 

• And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.

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Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Disabled/Vets.  Click on UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement to view the President’s Statement.

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