Job Details: Level: Management, Job Location: Fisk University - Nashville, TN, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Category: Education, 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    Qualifications:   Qualifications: Required • Bachelor’s degree required • Minimum of 5 years of experience in alumni relations, marketing/communications,  advancement/development, event planning, or related fields. • Demonstrated experience managing large-scale events and working with various stakeholders. • Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to build relationships and  inspire engagement across constituencies.  • Passion for HBCUs and a deep appreciation for Fisk University’s history, mission,  and legacy. Preferred • Proficiency in CRM systems, email marketing platforms, and social media tools is a  plus. • Experience with customer service • Strong preference given to Fisk University alumni  Core Competencies: • Strategic thinking and innovative problem solving • Professionalism and discretion • Good judgement  • Collaborative and service-oriented mindset • Initiative and follow-through on complex tasks