Assistant​/Associate Director of Alumni Volunteer Engagement

Assistant Or Associate Director Of Alumni Volunteer Engagement

The strength of the Gator Nation starts with passionate volunteers and the connections that bring alumni together across the country. The University of Florida Alumni Association is seeking an Assistant or Associate Director of Alumni Volunteer Engagement to help energize and grow its network of Gator Clubs® and Affiliate Groups. Reporting to the Director of Alumni Volunteer Engagement, you will partner with alumni leaders to create engaging programs, strengthen volunteer communities, and foster lifelong connections to the University of Florida.

From supporting signature events to empowering volunteers with the tools and resources they need to succeed, you will play a key role in creating experiences that inspire lifelong engagement, bring the Gator spirit to life, and strengthen the reach and impact of the Gator Nation.

Gator Clubs® & Affiliate Groups

• Assist in the leadership, support, training, and stewardship for the Gator Club® and Affiliate Group program;
  Serve as the staff advisor to a portfolio of clubs and affiliate groups to ensure their success.
• Assist in the program evaluation process and participate in strategic and operational discussions.
• Maintain metrics and reporting for a portfolio of clubs and affiliate groups and ensure return on investment.
• Extensive travel to regional areas to engage alumni volunteers and seek stewardship opportunities.
• Assist in the planning, organization, execution, and assessment of the annual Gator Club® and Affiliate Group volunteer leaders' conference and award and recognition program to steward volunteers and inspire further engagement.
• Participate in delivering ongoing training for volunteer groups (ex. webinars, conference calls, etc.).
• Support assigned portfolio of Gator Clubs® and Affiliate Groups with their strategic, marketing and communications efforts to engage with their constituents.
• Assist in the recruitment, identification, selection, and training process for new and re-organizing Gator Clubs® and Affiliate Groups within their portfolio.
• Develop an understanding of UFAA technology tools, specifically the database system; to perform data pulls, queries, reports and creating alumni thumbnails.

Strategic Planning - Signature Programs & Events

• Support the strategy, planning and execution of Affiliate Group reunions and ongoing Gator Club® and/or Affiliate Group regional programming.
• Serve as liaison between college/unit partners and volunteer leadership for portfolio of clubs/groups for regional events, outreach events, etc.
• Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of Gator Club®, Affiliate Group, and Alumni Association programs (including but not limited to Reunions, Leadership Conference, Gator Gatherings, International Gator Day, Welcome to the Gatorhood).
• Support UFAA events including but not limited to Homecoming/Gator Growl, Gator Day at the Capital, Gator Nation Tailgates, Grand Guard, 40 Gators Under 40, Gator
  100, etc.

Solicitation & Cultivation

• Coordinate with Annual Giving team to support affinity giving campaigns and encourage Gator Club® and Affiliate Group participation in and promotion of campaigns throughout the year, including Gator Nation Giving Day
• Assist in the identification, engagement, and cultivation of major gift prospects and in the development of the donor pipeline by providing opportunities for stewardship through volunteer committees and programs.
• Work with Development staff to identify and engage prospects in regional areas.

The University of Florida offers a competitive benefits package.