Assistant Director, Alumni Engagement

Unleash YOUR Potential With Us

As a next-generation public research institute, we are an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to shape the future and solve the world’s most challenging problems. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role in pushing us forward to become among the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with uniquely talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses and regional locations. That means greater challenges to tackle, more meaningful opportunities to grow, and rewarding experiences that go beyond a paycheck. We’re seeking qualified, motivated individuals who will help UCF fulfill its mission in unleashing the potential of every individual, enriching the human experience through inclusion, discovery, and innovation; and propelling broad-based prosperity for the many communities we serve.

The Opportunity:

UCF Advancement seeks an Assistant Director, Alumni Engagement for Rosen College of Hospitality Management.

This position is eligible for hybrid remote work with supervisory approval.

This position supports five core areas within the Foundation’s Advancement operation: volunteer management; events; communications; annual giving; and alumni and friends engagement. This position oversees all aspects of alumni engagement, following best practices, to ensure that the Rosen College of Hospitality Management engages its constituencies in support of the college’s initiatives and development efforts. The position is designed to advance the goals of UCF, the UCF Foundation, and the Rosen College of Hospitality Management by meeting engagement and fundraising goals through planning and implementing programs and projects that strategically engage UCF alumni and friends. Supports UCF Alumni Engagement by developing and executing events and programs through regional, college-based and constituent chapter and club programs. This role is responsible for collaborating with colleagues within UCF departments, development, and colleges to create and maintain pathways for alumni participation.

Responsibilities:

Advancement Professionals lead, coordinate or support activities related to fundraising and public relations targeting current and potential donors and the alumni community.

Alumni Engagement Professionals engage alumni in the life of the university. Providing measurable forms of alumni behavior that lead to building a stronger bond with the institution. Includes outreach, chapter management, communications, local and regional events, programs and career services and other forms of connection with alumni.  

Leadership- Oversees the direction and activities of a chapter including recruitment, training, managing, reporting and evaluation. Manages a portfolio of annual giving prospects, working to engage and increase annual support. Coordinates alumni and chapter communication. Communicates with committee members regularly regarding chapter and college-wide initiatives and events. Identifies, recruits, and develops relationships with alumni to promote involvement in alumni chapter initiatives. Directs reporting processes and ensures data integrity.

Relationship Development- Develops and executes on annual and long-term strategic goals that connect alumni and build their affinity to the university. Partners with professional industry organizations. Forms collaborative working relationships with internal and external constituents. Serves as primary liaison between UCF Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving, the College, and the College’s Alumni Chapter to ensure mutual understanding and support of each organization’s priorities.  

Event Management and Participation- Develops and executes annual alumni events. Represents the college at various external functions on and off campus, and within the metro-Orlando area. Coordinate with the Chief Advancement Officer and the UCF Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving to staff key university initiatives throughout the year, including but not limited to college-based engagement events, football tailgates, regalia distribution, bowl games, and homecoming activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and 2+ years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred prior higher education or non-profit advancement, alumni/constituent engagement experience.

Additional Application Materials Required:

In addition to your application, please provide a resume and cover letter.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

This position requires flexibility in work hours to accommodate some evening and weekend events.

This position is eligible for hybrid remote work with supervisory approval.

Are Benefits Important to You?

Working at UCF has its perks!  In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, UCF offers:

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

• Paid time off, including annual and sick leave 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, go to UCF Employee Benefits Guide (12-14-21)

Who Are We?

Founded in 1963 to fuel the region’s talent pipeline and support the growing U.S. space program, UCF is built to make a better future for our students and society. It’s one of the reasons U.S. News & World Report ranks UCF among the nation’s top 20 most innovative colleges, while Forbes, Kiplinger, and The Princeton Review rank us a best-value university. UCF is one of 14 universities nationwide designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and a Research 1 university. With 13 colleges, including a fully accredited College of Medicine, UCF offers more than 220-degree programs between its main campus, downtown campus, hospitality campus, academic health sciences campus, and 11 UCF Connect centers located throughout the region. In addition, UCF extends its reach to communities in and beyond Central Florida by offering complete, online programs leading to bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, Ph.D.’s., certificates, and more.

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.

Department

UCF Foundation – Accounting

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM plus additional hours as needed. Occasional evenings and weekends.

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

$48,722.00 to Negotiable

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, UCF encourages all qualified applicants to apply, including women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of traditionally underrepresented populations. UCF’s Equal Opportunity Statement can be viewed at  http//www.oie.ucf.edu/documents/PresidentsStatement.pdf.

As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.