Asst Director Alumni Rel at Florida International University - Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine in Miami, Florida

Job Description:

Job Title: Asst Director Alumni Rel
Location: Modesto A. Maidique Campus
Regular/Temporary: Regular Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time Full-Time
Job ID: 534039 534039
About FIU Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

Job Summary

The Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine is currently seeking an Assistant Director of Alumni Relations.

Duties:

Leads alumni specific events, including medical activities, reunions, homecoming, alumni board meetings, and special gatherings to foster alumni relationships and
enhance engagement. Manages the planning, promotion, and execution of these events, ensuring effective logistics and communications.


Develops and maintains the current alumni database by tracking alumni participation, specialty licensure, residency training, and board certification. Analyzes alumni data for targeted outreach, strategic planning, and reporting on event attendance and impact metrics.


Plans and executes annual giving initiatives, including giving days, crowdfunding, student philanthropy efforts, and targeted campaigns for parents. Collaborates with the Central Office of Alumni Relations and other stakeholders to align fundraising efforts with university-wide strategies.

Collaborates with the Associate Dean of Development to design and implement comprehensive alumni engagement strategies, including annual giving programs
and engagement initiatives.


Oversees the development of marketing and multimedia materials, including newsletters, event promotions, and solicitation campaigns to enhance alumni
engagement and fundraising.


Serves as a liaison between HWCOM and the central Office of Alumni Relations to ensure alignment on engagement strategies. Coordinates closely with university advancement to identify major gift prospects among alumni. Collaborates intentionally with various departments, including the Office of Student Affairs, to
track alum participation and enhance engagement efforts.


Maintains a portfolio of key alumni, managing relationships with a focus on increasing their involvement and contributions. Leads the Grateful Scholars Alumni
initiative, recognizing alumni accomplishments for donor recognition. Creates a national alumni network categorized by hospital affiliation and medical discipline,
facilitating peer connections and engagement opportunities.


Handles donated funds in the form of checks or negotiable securities. Accesses confidential information regarding gifts and donors. Maintains a high level of
confidentiality with prospect and donor records. Works closely with the FIU Foundation, University Advancement, and HWCOM Finance.


Performs other duties as assigned or as directed. The omission of duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the
position.

Develops and manages alumni clubs, programs, and online communities utilizing email campaigns and social media to engage alumni, showcase achievements, and
organization sustainable events. Work closely with the central Office of Alumni Relations to adhere to best practices and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and six (6) years of experience in higher education, alumni relations, development, event management, or a related field. Manages a major program and/or supervises support and professional staff.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in annual giving campaigns and alumni fundraising.
Demonstrated ability to engage with diverse alumni populations.
Knowledge of higher education advancement best practices, particularly in alumni engagement and
development.
Proficiency in marketing, using social media, and managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Job Category

Administrative

Advertised Salary

$68,000 - $72,000

Work Schedule

Begin time: 8:30 AM
End time: 5:00 PM

Pre-Employment Requirements

Criminal Background Check

Driver's License Check

How To Apply

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Disclosures

Clery Notice

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.


To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).

Pay Transparency

Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Apply Now