Director of Seminole Clubs

POSITION OVERVIEW

Seminole Boosters, Inc. is looking for a driven, organized, and relationship-oriented leader to serve as the inaugural Director of Seminole Clubs. This newly created position leads the entire operation of the Seminole Clubs program, a network of approximately 60 officially affiliated alumni and fan clubs representing more than 400 volunteers across the state of Florida and beyond.

The Seminole Clubs program was recently transferred to Seminole Boosters from the FSU Alumni Association, and this role will be foundational in building the systems, culture, and standards that will define the program for years to come. The Director will lead a team of three Coordinators, manage the Club affiliation agreement and compliance framework, own the Club resource portal, and serve as the primary organizational liaison between affiliated Clubs, FSU Athletics, and the Seminoles United initiative.

This is a high-visibility role that combines program management, relationship development, compliance oversight, and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who thrives in building programs from the ground up, communicates with warmth and clarity, and brings a passion for Florida State University and the Seminole community.

About the Seminole Clubs Program

Seminole Clubs are independently operated, FSU-affiliated alumni and fan organizations that serve as local ambassadors for Seminole Boosters and FSU Athletics in communities across Florida and the nation. Under Seminole Boosters oversight, affiliated Clubs must meet programming, fundraising, brand compliance, financial, and legal standards defined in the annual Club Handbook and Affiliation Agreement. Clubs operate under the Seminole Boosters Group Tax Exemption (501(c)(3)) and collectively form the community layer of the Seminoles United mission.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Leadership & Infrastructure

•    Lead the build-out of the Seminole Clubs program infrastructure, including operational workflows, policies, communication standards, and technology systems.

•    Serve as the primary organizational owner of the annual Club Affiliation Agreement and Handbook, leading the annual renewal cycle and ensuring all 60+ affiliated Clubs execute agreements on schedule.

•    Manage and administer the Club resource portal, including compliance tracking, event registration, brand approval workflows, document management, and club communications.

•    Develop and refine internal processes for Club onboarding, compliance monitoring, and annual program evaluation.

•    Manage the Seminole Clubs annual program budget of $250,000, including compliance stipend disbursements, programming support, travel, and operational expenses.

Team Management

•    Recruit, hire, onboard, and lead three Seminole Clubs Coordinators, shaping each role to cover key functions including compliance and legal tracking, brand enforcement, event approval and support, marketing and correspondence, financial compliance, club relationship management, and new market development.

•    Set clear performance expectations, provide regular coaching and feedback, and cultivate a high-performing, collaborative team culture.

•    Coordinate teamwork to ensure consistent service across all affiliated Clubs and even distribution of club relationship assignments.

•    Model and reinforce the Seminole Boosters commitment to professionalism, integrity, and Seminole community pride.

Club Compliance & Legal Oversight

•    Oversee the Club compliance framework, ensuring all affiliated Clubs meet requirements related to state nonprofit filings, 501(c)(3) group exemption inclusion, IRS Form 990 submissions, Florida charitable solicitation registration, annual financial audits, and insurance.

•    Lead the annual group exemption reporting process in coordination with Seminole Boosters’ legal counsel, including adding and removing subordinate clubs from the IRS group exemption.

•    Monitor compliance deadlines across the full Club network and ensure timely follow-up on delinquent filings, missing documents, or policy violations.

•    Oversee the compliance stipend program, including disbursement tracking and receipt documentation.

Club Relationships & Network Development

•    Build and maintain strong relationships with the leadership of all affiliated Clubs, serving as a trusted resource and advocate for the Club network within Seminole Boosters.

•    Conduct and oversee quarterly review meetings with all affiliated Clubs, ensuring each Club is on track, supported, and engaged.

•    Lead the Annual Seminole Club Leadership Conference in Tallahassee, including programming, logistics, coordination of speakers, travel stipend administration, and Club award recognition.

•    Identify opportunities to establish new Clubs in markets with significant FSU alumni populations and lead the onboarding of new Club organizations.

•    Serve as escalation point for Club issues, concerns, or compliance matters that require senior-level judgment or negotiation.

FSU Athletics & Seminoles United Collaboration

•    Serve as the Seminole Clubs liaison to FSU Athletics staff, coordinating Club programming and community engagement in markets where FSU teams travel for road games.

•    Collaborate with Seminoles United staff to align Club programming, particularly the annual signature event requirement, with the broader Seminole Boosters mission.

•    Coordinate all Club requests involving current coaches, current student-athletes, and former Seminole athletes, routing appearance requests through appropriate FSU Athletics and NIL channels in accordance with the Affiliation Agreement.

•    Participate in relevant FSU Athletics marketing, external relations, and community engagement initiatives as requested by the Senior Associate AD.

Brand Enforcement & Marketing Support

•    Oversee the Club brand approval process, ensuring all Club use of FSU Licensed Marks and Seminole Boosters-approved wordmarks complies with the Brand Usage Guide and Affiliation Agreement.

•    Support Coordinators in reviewing and approving Club merchandise, event materials, social media assets, and signage submissions.

•    Lead the execution of the Seminoles United Clubs rebrand transition across the full Club network, including communications, asset distribution, compliance tracking, and deadline management.

•    Identify and address brand violations promptly, escalating to legal counsel as appropriate.

Event & Programming Oversight

•    Oversee the Club event approval and registration system, ensuring all Watch Parties, Galas, additional activities, and appearance requests are properly submitted, reviewed, and documented.

•    Support Clubs in achieving required programming minimums (14 annual Watch Parties, annual Gala benefiting Seminoles United) and track network-wide compliance.

•    Provide strategic guidance and resources to Clubs planning high-profile events, particularly the annual Gala and away game programming in FSU road game markets.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

•    Bachelor’s degree in sports management, business administration, nonprofit management, communications, or a related field.

•    Minimum seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in collegiate athletics, nonprofit management, alumni/community/fan relations, association management, or a closely related field.

•    Demonstrated experience managing teams, including setting direction, coaching staff, and building collaborative work cultures.

•    Experience with program or network administration, including policy development, compliance monitoring, and multi-stakeholder relationship management.

•    Strong budget management skills with demonstrated experience overseeing operating budgets.

•    Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate with warmth, clarity, and professionalism across a wide range of audiences.

•    Proficiency with CRM platforms, project management tools, and cloud-based document systems.

•    Ability to travel to Club markets, road game sites, and other locations as required (estimated 20-25% travel).

Preferred

•    Master’s degree in a relevant field.

•    Experience in collegiate athletics administration, booster organization operations, or FSU Athletics.

•    Familiarity with 501(c)(3) nonprofit compliance, group tax exemptions, IRS Form 990 requirements, and Florida nonprofit law.

•    Experience with intellectual property licensing, brand enforcement, or trademark management.

•    Experience leading volunteer-based networks or alumni/fan club organizations.

•    Knowledge of NIL regulations and the collegiate athletics landscape as it relates to fan engagement and fundraising.

•    Passion for Florida State University and a genuine connection to the Seminole community.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Relationship Builder

Earns trust quickly with volunteer leaders, staff, and institutional partners. Maintains strong networks and is genuinely invested in the success of the people they serve.

Systems Thinker

Sees the whole picture while managing the details. Builds scalable processes and brings order to complexity without losing the human element.

Compliance Orientation

Understands that structure protects people. Tracks deadlines, enforces standards consistently, and knows when to escalate vs. resolve.

Collaborative Leader

Leads with clarity and empathy. Develops people, delegates effectively, and creates an environment where a small team can manage a large network.

Mission-Driven

Sees the Seminole Clubs program not as an administrative function but as a community-building opportunity. Believes in the mission and brings that energy to the work.

Adaptable & Entrepreneurial

Comfortable building from scratch in a dynamic environment. Figures things out, adjusts quickly, and brings energy to ambiguity rather than being stopped by it.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position is based in Tallahassee, Florida at the Seminole Boosters offices. The role requires regular evening and weekend availability to support Club events, Watch Parties, and FSU Athletic events. Estimated travel of 15–25% annually, including visits to Club markets, FSU road game sites (including Birmingham/Tuscaloosa, Louisville, Miami, Boston, and Pittsburgh), and the annual Leadership Conference in Tallahassee.

ABOUT SEMINOLE BOOSTERS

Seminole Boosters, Inc. is the official fundraising organization of Florida State University Athletics. We connect the passion of the Seminole community with the resources FSU athletic programs need to compete at the highest level. Through Seminoles United, scholarship support, facility investment, and community engagement, Seminole Boosters is building the future of FSU Athletics, one Nole at a time. Learn more at seminoleboosters.com.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Seminole Boosters, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive

consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,

disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other characteristic

protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.