Director of Partner Engagement

Brown University
Providence, RI
Category Operations
Job Description
The Director of Partner Engagement will oversee the development of networks that engage alumni, family, and employer partners in career-related activities that directly support student career exploration and outcomes.

Requirements

  • Provide strategic leadership for the developing and sustaining an active career volunteer network of alumni, parent, and family partners.
  • Oversee all aspects of the employer partnership program, leading a team of professional staff.
  • Support new and existing Center initiatives and other College priorities.
  • Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree preferred.
  • 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in career services or in alumni relations/advancement, or other directly relevant experience.
  • Experience managing staff or otherwise demonstrated capacity to supervise.
  • Experience in alumni relations and volunteer management activities; demonstrated ability to develop relationships with key alumni leaders.
  • Experience developing and collaboratively managing volunteer networks at a University or non-profit organization.
  • Experience managing employer relationships in a recruiting context, or directly overseeing a recruiting program within a career center or for corporate, non-profit, or governmental entity.
  • Experience in academic program administration, including planning and development, implementation, and assessment, as well as budget management and operational oversight.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with and mobilize others (staff, faculty, students) to achieve shared results.
  • Outstanding written and oral communication skills, discretion, sound judgment, and leadership skills.
  • Comfort working with technology such as career services management platforms and peer to peer or student to alumni networking platforms. Proficient with technology tools such as Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.

Benefits

  • Flexible work/life balance
  • Summer hours
  • Winter break
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Time off
  • Annual paid holidays
  • Health benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Tuition assistance
  • Retirement benefits
  • Wellness programs
  • Employee discounts
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