Michael Alford – Florida State University’s Vice President and Director of Athletics – is being treated for a neck issue in Miami that will require surgery.

Alford is expected to make a full recovery and will be able to resume his duties within a few weeks, according to FSU Sunday.

FSU President Richard McCullough and Seminoles coaches have been updated on Alford’s health status.

Cindy Hartmann, FSU's deputy athletics director for administration, will oversee the athletic department's day-to-day activities during Alford's absence.

Alford and wife Laura are currently in Miami, where Alford will undergo surgery.

Alford - 55 years old and a former college baseball player - was also diagnosed with cervical spinal stenosis during treatment for his neck.

This article originally appeared on Tallahassee Democrat: FSU VP and Director of Athletics Alford to have neck surgery, miss time