Associate Director of Strategic Engagement

Classification Minimum Requirements

Master’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and one year of appropriate experience in alumni affairs or related field; or a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and three years of appropriate experience in alumni relations or related field.

ASO DIR, Alumni Relations

The Associate Director of Strategic Engagement will develop and implement alumni engagement strategies and special events for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Office of Advancement and Dean’s Office. This position reports to the Senior Director of Strategic Engagement and will drive strategies that will deepen philanthropic relationships while planning major college events. The incumbent must have the ability to coordinate multiple complex projects at a high level of performance, accuracy, and speed.

• Plan and implement Alumni Relations strategies to engage CLAS alumni and friends, including the dissemination of alumni relations information to the Office of Advancement and college departments, and developing alumni engagement opportunities.
• Develop and implement programs and strategies to measurably increase engagement and strengthen the college’s relationship with target alumni and constituent groups, focusing on strategically selected audiences to increase impact for the Office of Advancement, college initiatives, and supporting unit fundraising goals.
• Lead engagement initiatives based on the priorities of Advancement leadership and campaign goals, including events, targeted outreach in partnership with the External Engagement team, campus visits, or speaking engagements.
• Manage CLAS alumni/donor/friend involvement and participation data in the CRM, ensuring timely updates and accuracy. Develop, manage, and interpret reporting that analyzes the college’s engagement activities and their effectiveness. Use this data to make recommendations on partnership opportunities, DO participation, and external engagement collaborations.
• Develop and manage a comprehensive engagement tracking system for the college departments and centers that captures activities with alumni and friends within individual units, using the data to recommend partnership opportunities, DO participation, and external engagement collaborations with individual CLAS units.
• Work across the college to understand individual unit affinity, alumni engagement, and student involvement. Partner with CLAS Advancement colleagues to support these units with their affinity groups and the development of strategic engagement opportunities.
• Serve as a liaison to the UF Alumni Association by attending scheduled meetings, supporting UFAA events, and creating new partnership opportunities.
• Serve as a strategic partner to development staff to build engagement in their regions and develop opportunities that target top prospects within their portfolios.

• Coordinate a variety of events or meetings in conjunction with UF Advancement or Alumni Association events, such as Grand Guard, UFF National Board, 40 Gators Under 40, Gator
  100, and campaign-related milestones and awards.
• Manage a portfolio of Office of Advancement events, as determined by leadership, including speaker series, campus visits, regional events, gift celebrations, award ceremonies, and stewardship events.
• Responsible for all aspects of assigned events including staffing, budgeting, RSVP management, invitation and promotional material development, coordination of venue/food/beverage/parking/décor, contracting, setup/strike, and coordinating payment. May require travel and additional hours to provide on-site support for various events.
• Serve as on-site lead for these events, including providing instruction to vendors and staff, facilitating the program, supporting the staffing of leadership, and troubleshooting any issues that arise.
• Partner with leadership to establish event goals, anticipate outcomes, and success metrics for events. Work with development colleagues to determine strategic event coverage. Secure college leadership attendance, when appropriate. Facilitate the…