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Director of Alumni Relations
Closes 02-Nov-2026 (EST)
Fort Valley, GA, USA
Full Time
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Job Title: Director of Alumni Relations
Reports To: Vice President of Advancement
Department: University Advancement
Division/College: Office of Alumni Relations
FLSA Status: Exempt
Job Summary
The Director of Alumni Relations provides strategic leadership and direction
for alumni relations programs and initiatives designed to strengthen lifelong
engagement between alumni and Fort Valley State University. The Director
develops and implements programs, events, communications, volunteer
opportunities, and engagement strategies that connect alumni with the
University and advance its mission. This includes creating opportunities for
alumni to volunteer, mentor students, participate in university activities and
events, support institutional priorities, and contribute philanthropically.
The Director is responsible for the planning and administration of alumni
relations activities, including reunion programming, alumni events, regional
and affinity engagement, volunteer initiatives, and alumni communications. The
position builds strong partnerships across University Advancement and with
departments including Enrollment Management, Student Affairs, Career Services,
Marketing and Communications, and other campus partners to provide meaningful
opportunities for alumni involvement.
Working closely with fundraising colleagues, the Director also helps identify
and cultivate alumni relationships that may lead to increased philanthropic
engagement and support for the University.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Director directs, manages, and administers alumni relations programs and
activities that strengthen alumni connections to Fort Valley State University
and serves as a key liaison between alumni and the University.
Provides strategic leadership for alumni engagement programs, initiatives,
and events that strengthen alumni relationships with the University.
Plans, manages, and evaluates reunion programs, alumni events, and other
engagement opportunities designed to increase alumni participation and
connection with the University.
Develops and oversees volunteer engagement opportunities, including
programs that encourage alumni to serve as mentors, ambassadors, speakers,
volunteers, and advocates for the University and its students.
Builds effective working relationships with University departments,
including Enrollment Management, Student Affairs, Career Services,
Marketing and Communications, and other campus partners, to develop
coordinated alumni engagement opportunities.
Collaborates with fundraising and advancement staff to identify, engage,
and cultivate alumni who have the interest and capacity to support
University priorities, including prospective major gift donors.
Develops programming and engagement strategies that encourage alumni
participation and philanthropic support of the University.
Establishes, strengthens, and maintains relationships with alumni locally,
regionally, and nationally.
Maintains regular and meaningful communication with alumni through direct
outreach and in coordination with University communication channels,
including email, websites, print communications, social media, and other
appropriate platforms.
Develops and enhances geographic, academic, professional, and affinity-
based alumni programs through the planning and implementation of events,
programs, networking opportunities, and other alumni engagement
activities.
Serves as a primary point of contact and resource for alumni seeking to
engage with the University.
Develops mechanisms for monitoring alumni participation and engagement and
uses available information to evaluate programs and identify opportunities
to strengthen alumni involvement.
Represents the Office of Alumni Relations and University Advancement at
appropriate University and alumni events and functions.
Ensures alumni programs and communications are consistent with University
priorities, policies, brand standards, and applicable requirements.
Performs other related duties as assigned and reasonably within the scope
of the position.
Qualifications
Required Education
Bachelor's degree in marketing, sales, management, business, public
relations, communications, higher education, or a related field.
Required Experience
More than three to five years of progressively responsible related
experience in alumni relations, advancement, development, higher
education, constituent relations, communications, event/program
management, relationship management, or a related area.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with
alumni, donors, volunteers, University leadership, faculty, staff,
students, and other constituents.
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, and execute multiple programs
and events simultaneously.
Strong organizational, project-management, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, professionalism, discretion, and
diplomacy when working with diverse constituencies.
Ability to work collaboratively across departments and organizational
levels.
Ability to develop alumni engagement strategies and translate
institutional priorities into meaningful alumni programs.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work
effectively with limited supervision.
Ability to use technology and constituent information systems to support
alumni communication, engagement, and relationship management.
Ability and willingness to attend evening and weekend events and travel as
reasonably required to support alumni programs and University activities.
Working Conditions
Work is generally performed in an office environment with periods of
sitting, standing, walking, and other routine movement.
The position may require participation in University and alumni events
outside normal business hours, including evenings and weekends.
Periodic travel may be required to support alumni programs, events,
meetings, and engagement activities.
Physical Requirements
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without
reasonable accommodation.
Ability to remain seated or standing for extended periods and perform
routine activities associated with an office and event environment.
May occasionally be required to move materials or supplies associated with
alumni programs and events.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Fort Valley State University is an equal opportunity employer. The University
does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion,
sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information,
protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other
status protected by applicable federal, state, or University System of Georgia
policy.
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