Assistant Director of Alumni Relations and Board Operations
Assistant Director of Alumni Relations and Board Operations
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Position Summary:
Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Assistant Director of Alumni Relations and Board Operations Boca Raton FL.
The Assistant Director of Alumni Relations and Board Operations will assist in the management of the Alumni Association Board of Directors provide support to the AVP in pioneering relationships with notable alumni in the community co-manage a strategy for alumni-owned businesses and build out opportunities for career ascension for alumni and other stakeholders. This role also includes managing several liaison assignments as well as coordinating and tracking alumni data to tell the story of alumni and community engagement at Florida Atlantic.
Building a pipeline of meaningful alumni engagement is a key priority for this area. This team member will be responsible for identifying alumni to more deeply connect with the active community at Florida Atlantic increasing support and building out an active alumni base. This role will assist the AVP and unit in promoting a culture of philanthropy and mobilizing alumni students families and other stakeholders involvement while increasing and tracking engagement (focused on the CASE alumni engagement metrics of experiential volunteer communications and philanthropy). This position will include other duties as assigned to support the University Division Alumni and Community Engagement as a whole.
This role is pivotal for the continued growth and engagement of the Florida Atlantic community. The ideal candidate should be extremely organized passionate about alumni and volunteer engagement strong at fostering relationships and responsiveness and excited about sustaining and building traditions.
Summary of Responsibilities includes:
Alumni Association Board Support:
Manage the roster of board directors terms and completion of activities. Track fulfillment of board requirements such as attendance financial obligations and network support.
Coordinate and oversee logistical operations of all board activities including and not limited to: Full Board Meetings Committee Meetings annual Board Retreat Annual Meeting of the Past Board Chairs other special events and activities.
Oversee board governance including review of governing documents and facilitation of revision processes.
Draft all communications related to board activities Board PowerPoints/presentations email and WhatsApp channel management.
Follow through with the volunteer roles and responsibilities by role and or special project.
Communicate about special appearances/opportunities for board directors.
Support the Nominating Committee and the various tasks related to that committees role such as board director recruitment elections orientation officer transitions Board Buddy assignments and relationship management.
Track board director involvement in appropriate data management tools.
Notable Alumni Career Engagement Alumni-Owned Business Strategy:
Assist the AVP and assigned team members in the identification and engagement of notable alumni in the community.
Co-develop and manage a strategy for alumni-owned businesses.
Work with the team focused on opportunities for career ascension for alumni and other stakeholders.
Technology Management Data and Finances:
Responsible to the AVP on tracking all departmental Key Performance Indicators CASE metrics data gathering and storytelling.
Ensure data integrity through weekly and monthly tracking and reporting of various departmental initiatives.
Track the assigned budget and finances such as expenses related to the Board of Directors.
Assessment & Research:
Work with Advancement Services and communications teams to create and produce reports that track attendance and participation rates.
Identify key stakeholders related to responsibilities to receive reports and align with unit metrics goals and KPIs. Use CASE and other resources to investigate the most effective practices for alumni and community engagement.
Administer platforms like Active Campaign RENXT/Classic Blackbaud and become proficient in Hivebrite (Florida Atlantic Alumni Portal) plus any other technologies in play by the unit to engage and support alumni.
Additional Responsibilities:
Assist the AVP in leading the Alumni Participation Rate and Alumni Engagement committees and other special assignments.
Liaison relationships as assigned.
Other job-related duties as assigned or determined to align with the purpose of the unit.
FAU Benefits and Perks:
If Benefits & Perks are important to you then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students staff and faculty FAU offers:
- Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family) Dental Vision Life Insurance Flexible Spending plans Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.
- State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
- State Employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
- Flexible work arrangement plans
- Sick Leave Pool Program
- Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave 1 personal day 9 paid holidays and paid winter break (at the Presidents discretion).
- Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day
- Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).
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Minimum Qualifications:
Masters degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience; or a bachelors degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and four years of appropriate experience required.Preferred Qualifications/Skills:
Knowledge of Microsoft Office
Knowledge of Raisers Edge
Salary:
$65000 per year.College or Department:
IA: Alumni AffairsLocation:
Boca RatonWork Days and Hours:
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.; Ability to work some nights and weekends.Application Deadline:
Special Instructions to Applicant:
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:Resume
Cover letter
OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation if applicable sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II) motor vehicle check credit check reference checks alcohol and drug screening check.
REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at or send an email at To contact Human Resources please call . For communication assistance call 7-1-1.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
