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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 committee’s 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, Monday.com, 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 (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service)

+ 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 President’s discretion).

+ Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day (https://www.fau.edu/hr/documents/community-engagement-volunteer-leave4-2015.pdf)

+ 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).

For details on FAU's amazing offers, visit us at https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php

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Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience; or a bachelor's 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 Raiser's Edge

Salary:

$65,000 per year.

College or Department:

IA: Alumni Affairs

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.; Ability to work some nights and weekends.

Application Deadline:

2025-08-10

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 561-297-3004 or send an email at [email protected]. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance call 7-1-1.

Florida Atlantic University is where your future begins.

With over 30,000 students from all 50 states and over 180 countries, 21 intercollegiate teams, 180 plus degree programs, and an administration that thrives on discovery and excellence, Florida Atlantic University is pushing the boundaries of higher education. At FAU, the faculty and staff are trailblazers and innovators with a passion for finding creative solutions while advancing science, art and technology in all disciplines. Student success, excellence and community engagement are some of our highest values as a university. These values are prominent throughout FAU's community and are essential to the employee experience. FAU is committed to the principles of engaged teaching, research and service, and reflects this commitment as a key Platform in its 2015 - 2025 Strategic Plan. Our work environment is a hub of cultures from across the nation and the world, making FAU a place where collaboration flourishes. All persons aspiring to achieve excellence in the practice of these principles are encouraged to apply.

To learn more about the vision and mission of FAU, please visit: www.fau.edu

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Florida Atlantic University is an equal access/equal opportunity employer that complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. If you require an accommodation to participate in any part of the recruitment process, please contact Florida Atlantic’s Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email to [email protected]. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057 or email [email protected]. For communications assistance, call 7-1-1.

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Pursuant to Florida law, any applicant or student seeking employment in a research or research-related support position who is a citizen of a foreign country and not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of employment or training in China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, or Syria is subject to additional screening. Applicants meeting those criteria will be required to provide the following information before any offer of employment can be made: every institution of higher education attended; all previous employment since the applicant’s 18th birthday; list of all published material, current and pending research funding from any source, including details about the research, your role, funding source, and amount; list and description of any non-university professional activities; any affiliation with an institution or program in a foreign country. Selected applicants will be required to provide additional information per the Statute, including a complete copy of your passport; and, if available, the most recently submitted DS-160 (Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application).

Florida Atlantic University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/equal access institution and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veterans status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance, call 7-1-1.