Director of Alumni Affairs

Position Summary:

Fisk University is seeking a dynamic and strategic Director of Alumni Affairs to lead efforts
to connect alumni to the university and vice versa. The responsibilities are central to
cultivating a lifelong sense of pride and engagement among Fisk alumni and strengthening
relationships through meaningful communication, programming, and events. The Director
will serve as the primary liaison between the university and its alumni community, ensuring
that alumni remain informed, involved, and invested in the mission and future of Fisk
University.

The Director reports directly to the Vice President for Development and Alumni Affairs and
will eventually supervise direct reports within the sphere of the Alumni Office. This position
sits on the Development and Alumni Affairs team. Evening and weekend work is
occasionally required, especially around major events.

Key Responsibilities:
Alumni Relations & Engagement
• Serve as the primary point of contact and advocate for Fisk alumni at the university.
• Develop and implement strategies to increase alumni engagement, volunteerism,
and philanthropy.
• Foster relationships with alumni through personal outreach, digital communication,
regional programming, and on-campus involvement.
• Maintain regular and purposeful communication with alumni, highlighting university
updates, achievements, and opportunities for involvement.
Signature Event Leadership
• Plan, manage, and execute all alumni aspects of Jubilee Day, Homecoming, and
Reunion, serving as the university’s lead coordinator and primary contact for
alumni-related activities during these events.
• Collaborate with university departments, alumni groups, and external vendors to
ensure successful execution of events with alumni at the forefront.
• Evaluate event success and alumni participation to improve future experiences.
Communication & Outreach
• Oversee alumni communication strategy, including printed publications,
newsletters, email campaigns, social media, and web content.
• Develop targeted messaging to engage various alumni segments (by class year,
geography, affinity group, etc.).
• Ensure consistent and compelling storytelling that highlights alumni achievements
and strengthens the Fisk alumni network.
Collaboration & Stewardship
• Work closely with the Office of Development to support alumni fundraising
initiatives and donor stewardship.
• Partner with academic and administrative departments to connect alumni with
current students, faculty, and institutional priorities.
• Provide support and strategy to the class agent program along with other alumni
volunteers with leadership and logistical support as needed.
• Work alongside the General Alumni Association of Fisk University board to serve and
promote Fisk alumni